Government / Politics
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.
Florida County Says No To Philadelphia Trash
Philadelphia trash not welcome in Florida County.
Smog And Mirrors
The Bush administration says allowing more smog will solve California's energy crisis. The energy industry states that environmental regulations are not affecting power production. Paul Krugman asks, "What exactly is going on here?"
Washington Planning Legislation Update
APA publishes its bi-weekly update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners and communities.
Realtors Like Martinez At HUD
The National Association of Realtors endorses the selection of MelMartinez as the new HUD Secretary.
The EPA's Dirty Secret
A Wall Street Journal editorial suggests that the EPA recent actions have been less than ethical.
Rap On Interior Nominee Is Unfair
Gale Norton, Bush's Interior nominee, is a defender of property rights. This does not mean she is anti-environment.
HUD's Major Management Challenges
A new series of reports provides an overview of major management challenges and program risks government agencies.
The Gated City
Is America still the land of the free? Not in Washington, D.C. Public offices and even the city's streets are no longer accessible.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Bush moves quickly to stall Clinton's last minute environmental and historical regulations and set asides.
Interior Nominee Seen As A Disaster
Gale Norton is the Interior Secretary nominee. Some environmental groups see her as a 'natural disaster.'
Planning Updates From Washington
The American Planning Association publishes its biweekly update on legislative and public policy issues.
Alabama Counties Seek Planning Powers
Alabama has set a 2001 goal for counties to regulate county development through the implementation of planning and zoning requirements.
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
