Government / Politics
Stopping Sprawl By Creating Farm Markets
Congress can help to contain sprawl by creating new markets for small farms in the 2002 Farm Bill.
Do Government-Sponsored Enterprise Efforts Work?
Institutional relationships can bolster the government-sponsored enterprise efforts to serve minority and low-income populations.
Central Valley Cities Enter Regional Planning Agreement
Fresno County and the cities of Fresno and Clovis are celebrating an agreement which they hope will dictate regional growth for the next 20 years and protect farmland.
Federal Agencies Ignoring Rural Areas
Federal agencies are ignoring the Rural Development Act that requires them to consider real estate in rural areas.
Redevelopment Gone Bad
A St. Louis suburb mayor sues the city council claiming libel and slandor. The issue? A redevelopment project gone bad.
Does Centralized Planning Work?
The failure of the most centralized land use planning system in modern history provides lessons for planners.
HHS To Focus On Rural Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services promises to have a new focus on rural programs.
Land Use Control 'Bought' On Unannexed Land
City purchases restrictive land use covenant over land not in the city limits.
New Ohio Law May Encourage Sprawl
The new law will give townships more say in annexation attempts by Ohio cities, but opponents fear it gives too much power to townships and will increase suburban sprawl.
Rebuilding The Road To Hana, Maui
There are only two ways into the isolated town of Hana on the island of Maui. But a government decision ripples through the local economy.
Boston's Premier Land Use Law Firm
If you need a zoning approval or a liquor license in Boston, go to McDermott, Quilty & Miller.
Philadelphia's Anti-blight Proposal
Mayor John Street's anti-blight proposal has some members of the city council concerned about a lack of oversight.
Durham Trying To Rid City Of Commercial Eyesores
Residents want the city to pass an ordinance to allow the demolition of abandoned commercial buildings, but property owners say the rule would be problematic.
Illinois Court Ruling Supports Condemnation
Illinois' condemnation powers get a boost from an appeals court ruling that enables staff or attorneys to negotiate prices for condemnations.
Maryland Creates Cabinet-level Position To Combat Sprawl
On May 29th, Gov. Glendening announced that sprawl was no longer welcome in Maryland. Included in that announcement was the creation of a new cabinet-level position--a Secretary of Smart Growth.
San Diego Winning The Fight Against NIMBYism
Gail Goldberg, the city's Planning Director, outlines the new general plan that has begun to change the public's perception of population and density.
Colorado To Tackle Sprawl Once Again
Gov. Bill Owens wants to call lawmakers into a special session on growth in September, hoping to reach agreements on the state's many growth issues.
Will Los Angeles Break Up Into Smaller Cities?
The neighborhoods of Los Angeles, CA, will play an important role in determining if the "City of Angels" will break up into smaller cities.
Book Review: 'The Ungovernable City'
'The Ungovernable City: John Lindsay and His Struggle to Save New York' by Vincent J. Cannato is about the 103rd mayor of New York, John Vliet Lindsay.
Bush Vs. The Planet
This Chronicle column praises President Bush for rejecting the Kyoto Treaty and, in doing so, retaining his political integrity.
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)
