Government / Politics
How State Policies Affect The Health Of Cities
This paper examines city-suburban fiscal disparities and shows that state tax policies may be exacerbating urban fiscal conditions.
Grading The States 2001
In a special report all 50 states are graded on how well they manage the systems that deliver public services.
New York Population Tops 8 Million
According to Census figures, New York City accounted for more than two-thirds of the state's growth. The Bronx rebounds from urban blight.
Florida Lagging In Growth Control
Despite national trends, the state may stop short of radical change in its growth management laws this year.
New Jersey Commission Approves New State Plan
The updated State Development and Redevelopment Plan is intended to curb suburban sprawl and rebuild cities.
DC Mayor Debates Free Mansion
Location of donated property irks city residents.
To Sample Or Not?
The Census Bureau makes it decision to not use sampling. Was it right?
Planning News From Washington
Brownfields tops Senate environment panel agenda and Urban Agenda Act introduced.
A Florida City's Consultant Confusion
A Hallandale Beach City Commissioner who constantly complained that City staff is wasting funds on a consultant studying ways to revitalize a declining area, learns no consultant was ever hired.
When Planners Go Bad
Ontario, CA police caught a planner accepting bribes. Now it looks more like a pervasive pattern of corruption.
Cuomo HUD Reports Criticized
In the last day of the Clinton administration, HUD spent $200,000 on reports that have been criticized for being aimed at promoting then-Secretary Andrew Cuomo's political career.
California's Infrastructure Crisis
Experts throughout the state agree that California's infrastructure problems are likely to cause a large decline in quality of life.
Irreverent Humor Of A Contrarian Planner
"Common Sense" is a collection of over 75 published essays on the politics of land use planning.
Fight Over Census Redistricting Brewing
In the next three weeks the Census Bureau must decide to use the actual 2000 census count or rely on sampling.
Your Census Questions Answered
As debate over the U.S. Census heats up, the Wall Street Journal presents an information Q&A on the major issues.
Urban Agenda Act Introduced
On the first business day following the inauguration, Sens. Arlen Specter and Richard Durbin introduced their New Urban Agenda Act.
Florida's Growth Policy Reform
A sweeping new growth-management strategy drafted by the state's growth task force is headed to Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature.
Planners Urged To Redo Laws
Expert says it is time for New Mexico to reform its planning laws.
Government's 50 Greatest Endeavors
Brookings report offers insight in the accomplishments of the federalgovernment. Read the results, then take the questionnaire.
Reject New Development Where Schools Are Crowded
Governor Jeb Bush's Growth Management Advisory Committee, in its review of Florida's Growth Management Laws, recommends linking development approvals to school capacity.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
