Government / Politics
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.
Legislative Planning Update
The American Planning Association publishes its regular update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.
Are Cities Abusing The Power Of Eminent Domain?
In this op-ed, the author wonders if our forefather's definition of "public use" included casinos, auto plants, shopping malls and health clubs.
L.A.'s Unofficial State Of The City Address
A respected businessman gives a no-holds barred review of urban development in Los Angeles.
Jane Jacobs Warns: Big Canadian Cities Risk Death
At a gathering of mayors, renowed urbanist Jane Jacobs warned Canada risks the death of its biggest five hub-cities.
Supreme Court Rules On Houston Redistricting
At issue was a 1997 plan that created a large, primarily white district, while leaving several minority districts intact.
L.A.'s Mayoral Candidates Discuss Urban Planning
Los Angeles' planning department is considered to be 'weak' by many. Would L.A.'s mayoral candidates change anything?
Compassionate Conservatism And The Environment
Jim Motavalli reviews the Bush administration's environmental policies.
Michigan Republican Advocates Smart Land Use
Legislative package calls for a statewide effort to manage growth in Michigan.
Planning Updates From Washington
The APA's bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Orlando's Convention Center - Lavish Or Wasteful?
The county's expansion of its world class convention center came with a $750 million price tag. Was it worth it?
Bush Bans Park Expansions
The Bush administration has imposed a freeze on new proposals for expanding the U.S. national park system.
Florida's Growth Management Bill Gets Left Behind
The state's much-talked about growth management bill, which imposed new development standards in order to control growth, died during the legislative session's last hours despite heavy lobbying from the Governor's office.
Which U.S. Cities Grew And Why
This survey uses 2000 Census data to examine the clear patterns that describe which cities grew in the last decade and which did not.
Conflict Of Interest Rules Affect Land Use
New California conflict-of-interest rules went affect public officials who make land use decisions.
Developers Challenging Growth Measure
A North Livermore developer has filed suit to overturn a recent growth measure passed by voters in November.
Urban Sprawl Becomes Major Issue In Ohio
For nine candidates for the Columbus city council, sprawl has become one of the foremost issues.
Streamlining The Development Process
Commissioners in Hollywood, FL have approved changes that aim to allow developers to break ground sooner.
Increasing Ethnic Diversity In Nation's Largest Cities
Analysis of Census 2000 data reveals patterns behind the increasing diversity in large U.S. cities.
EPA Chief Faces Tough Challenges
Newsweek's Howard Fineman reviews the career of EPA head Christine Todd Whitman and the challenges she faces.
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
