Government / Politics
Fannie Mae: Driving Homeownership Or Monopoly?
Does Fannie Mae's unique position as a quasiofficial company give it an unfair advantage against private business? Perhaps, but it's a formidable political force.
Bush's Environmental Miscalculation
This New York Times editorial examines President Bush'senvironmental policy decisions in the context of recent politicalhistory.
Big Changes In Takings Law
The Supreme Court rules that government can be required to compensate owners for takings, even when property owners buy land with pre-existing zoning regulations.
Saving San Diego With Regional Planning
A Union Tribune editorial charges that San Diego's quality of life is under attack by unmitigated growth.
Supreme Court Ruling Puts Different Spin On Takings
The U.S. Supreme Court gives property owners a new legal weapon to use to challenge zoning and environmental restrictions.
Federal Funding Ban On Light Rail Continues In Houston
House lawmakers dealt a major setback to expansion of light rail in Houston on Tuesday, rejecting efforts to restore federal funding for the system.
Should Los Angeles Follow New York And London?
With residents in the San Fernando Valley favoring secession from the city, David Fleming suggests that Los Angeles should adopt a system of Boroughs to ease local governance tensions in the city.
The Nation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced its 2001 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
Maryland's Governor Takes Hard Stance Against Sprawl
Gov. Glendening's campaign to restrict suburban sprawl has ignited a battle over farmland in Carroll County slated to be developed into housing.
Broken Detroit: Death Of A City Block
With this five-day series, The Detroit News launches a continuing examination of why Detroit has inadequate services, a shrinking population and vast tracts of abandoned or vacant property.
Planning Updates From Washington
APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.
L.A. Says Valley Secession Not Viable
In a rebuttal to LAFCO's study, L.A.'s report cites 5 major factors that would risk financial damage to L.A. and the Valley.
Slow Growth Movement At Odds With Cultural Shift
A booming immigrant population is presenting a challenge to the slow growth movement in the state.
Ethics In The Planning Workplace
When should planners speak up over objections of principle, and when should they simply follow orders?
Denial Of Land Use Plan For CA City
Santa Clarita has requested to widen its 'sphere of influence' outside its borders. LAFCO will probably deny the request.
Should Colorado Follow Oregon's Lead?
In this op-ed, Daniel G. Jennings calls for Colorado citizens to take planning into their own hands -- and to look to Oregon as an example of good citizen planning.
The Politics of Free-Market Environmentalism
The free-market approach to environmentalism is slowly winning supporters.
North Carolina Lawmakers Aren't Fond Of Smart Growth
So far this year, "smart growth" has gained little momentum in the legislature, and most growth-related legislation has been defeated, withdrawn or allowed to languish.
North County Needs A Voice In Regional Planning Debate
An editorial argues for North San Diego County's importance in regional planning as the Regional Government Efficiency Commission moves toward its state-mandated Aug. 11 deadline for recommending the best way to decide major housing, transit and land-use
Nine Things To Save Los Angeles
Los Angeles Time columnist Bill Boyarsky offers his list of nine things the new mayor should do to save L.A.
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)
