Government / Politics
Colorado Close To Adopting Smart Growth Policies
The Colorado Legislature is on the verge of passing a historic package of "smart growth" measures.
L.A.'s Challenge: To Secede Or Not To Secede
Will secession rip apart a city that is finally beginning to be strong, flexible and responsive?
Mayor Hahn Involved In Dividing Up L.A.
The Mayor of Los Angeles and the City Council want a say in what goes before voters in 2002 regarding secession.
Public Sector Role In Growth: Lead Or Get Out
Azusa, CA City Manager Rick Cole, offers a blunt perspective of some of the dilemmas inherent in planning, and how they should be solved.
Should Rail Service Get A Bailout?
The U.S. Senate is considering a multibillion-dollar package for passenger-rail service.
Indian Gaming In Arizona Has Mixed Impact
Legalized gambling in Arizona has been successful revitalizing small reservations, but far less successful in larger reservations.
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan could be the largest construction project in the history of New York City if different interests and officials can agree on a common vision.
HUD Directs Mortgage Relief
HUD will direct all FHA-approved lenders to provide loan relief to families affected by the recent terrorist attacks.
Colorado: Sprawl Is Top Issue
Colorado lawmakers are feeling heat on the issue of growth control.
National Planning Legislation Update
APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Baltimore Studies How To Attract Residents
A mayoral council on 'City Living' is charged with figuring out how to attract new residents to Baltimore.
Stopping Sprawl By Limiting Affordable Housing?
A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate is campaigning against sprawl -- by overturning affordable housing rules.
Primer On Imputing Census Data
Now that the Census Bureau can't use sampling, they've turned to 'imputing.' The differences are intriguing.
Halted Bridge Study Should Be Completed
A much-needed study to investigate the need for a new bridge over the Potomac River was halted. This editorial makes a case for why this study should be completed.
Damaging Changes In Section 8 Housing Program
Senate VA-HUD appropriations bill makes damaging changes in Section 8 Housing program for low-income households.
U.S. House To Consider Protection For Farmers And Land
New legislation is aimed at helping farmers as well as providing environmental benefits.
Los Angeles' Charter Demystified
Los Angeles' new Charter was supposed to clarify and delineate the roles of the Mayor, Council, and City Attorney. Has it worked?
Capitol Hill's Livability Spokesperson
After only two full terms in the House, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, quite remarkably, has become a sort of congressional Mr. Livability.
Broward County's Rules For Naming Streets?
Broward Country, FL, deals with the tricky issues of naming streets after people. Naming streets after a politician create additional complications.
Takings Is Still A Messy Issue
Bill Futon compares Takings to a poker game between planner and developers, where the court holds all the cards.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
