Government / Politics
Strong Regional Agency Proposal Failing
An effort to replace the San DiegoAssociation of Governments with a stronger agency is failing.
Breaking Up Los Angeles
A six-year campaign to break Los Angeles from the San Fernando Valley will finally go to the voters.
Census 2000: Cities Rebound -- Somewhat
Results from the 2000 Census showed that many cities long left for dead actually registered population gains in the 1990s.
Private-sector Innovation On Tap
Practical advice on how local governments can tap private-sector innovation to provide safe and affordable drinking water.
Managing Big Cities In The New Economy
Being a big city Mayor may be the toughest job in America. Smart City talks with the mayors of Austin, Texas and Louisville, Kentucky.
Meet New York City's New Chief Planning Commissioner
Meet Amanda Burden -- the new head of New York's city planning commission. She's the new breed of Bloomberg public servant.
Regionalism Vs. Localism
Dan Walters looks at the recent academic trends in promoting regionalism in spite of residents who are hesitant to become a part of "bigger government."
What Difference Has The ADA Made?
More than a decade after its passage, the Americans With Disabilities Act has had a noticeable impact — but there's still work to be done.
Water And Public Subsidy in Albuquerque, NM
V. B. price writes that the current drought is no time to "shower" developers with subsidies in Albuquerque, NM.
Ballot-Box Zoning Begets More Ballot-Box Zoning
Once they take hold, land use ballot measures are like dandelions. You cansnip away at them, but they keep coming back and multiplying.
Proposed L.A. Breakup Is Bold Model
This opinion column examines the proposed breakup of Los Angeles as an option to consider for Philadelphia
Eco-terrorism Backlash
Oregon is home to the first organization dedicated to eliminating eco-terrorism.
California's 6,000 Public Agendas
With more than 6,000 different elected entities and funding sources throughout the state, how can you plan effectively?
Army Corps Of Engineers Suspends 150 Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is suspending 150 water projects following intense criticism.
Southern California's Planning Agency 'High Risk'
An audit of the agency responsible for regional planning in Southern California rates it a 'high-risk' recipient for public funds.
American Metropolitics: Broder Ponders Orfield's New Book
Columnist David Broder highlights some of the surprising findings of Myron Orfield's new book. "American Metropolitics: The New Suburban Reality,"
Banff Struggles To Control Commercial Growth
An Appropriate Use Framework, prepared by the Town of Banff and Parks Canada, is used to screen new business licence applications for appropriateness within Banff National Park.
Hartford Residents Fed Up With Noisy Ice Cream Truck
A neighborhood dispute over the clattering jingles of an ice cream truck is about to become a First Amendment courtroom battle.
Greenwich Beach Fees Deter Non-Residents
After being forced by the State Supreme Court to allow non-residents into its beaches, Greenwich, CT, has constructed a fee system that some contend is still illegal.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
