Housing
Front Porches Regaining Popularity
The number of new homes with porches increased has nationwide over the past 10 years.
Welcome to the 'Urban Century'
To coincide with the World Urban Forum, the Ottawa Citizen devotes most of their Sunday, June 18th newspaper to covering a host of urban issues, including slums, urban gardening, and the case for and against cities [links to 9 articles].
New Towers Designed To Become San Francisco Landmarks
Approved twin towers at the base of the San Francisco entrance to the Bay Bridge are designed to withstand earthquakes and hurricane gales.
Baltimore Headed For A Housing Shortfall
The slow reaction to job growth in many Maryland counties jobs may lead to a critical housing shortage.
Corruption Plagues Miami-Dade's Housing Agency
The Miami Herald chronicles how the nation's most ambitious public housing effort in decades has become plagued by corruption and greed.
Some Residents Lament As Developers Reign In L.A.
Los Angeles faces projections of a population increase of up to 5 million people by 2030. The city's residents and planners are trying to come to terms with growth as a necessity, but the city's developer-friendly attitude has angered many residents.
Housing That's Green And Affordable
AIA "Show You're Green" Award Honors Innovators in Affordable Green Housing
Brad Pitt Engages In New Orleans Rebuilding Effort
Brad Pitt, known mostly for his acting, has recently taken on the challenge of rebuilding an environmentally sustainable New Orleans.
The Most Expensive Home In The U.S.
The home of a Saudi prince outside of Vail is on the market for $135 million, highest real estate price in U.S. history, and possibly the world.
Hot Housing Market Is Finally Cooling Down
The Wall Street Journal's quarterly analysis of 26 U.S. metro areas reveals falling prices and rising inventories in a number of overheated housing markets.
San Diego Reaches Compromise On Inclusionary Zoning
The city will amend its three-year-old ordinance to settle a lawsuit brought by the local the Building Industry Association.
Building Up, Not Out
Singapore and Vancouver are two examples of cities where high-rise residential development is the norm.
U.S. Housing Market Round-Up
The Wall Street Journal reviews real estate articles from across the US about the top-ranked places to live and where housing prices are falling.
Minnesota Cities Say No To Cul-De-Sacs
Cul-de-sacs remain popular with homebuyers (and therefore developers), but some American cities are taking steps to limit or even prohibit their use.
NYC To Count Neglected Buildings
Responding to a housing crunch, Manhattan volunteers will count all abandoned properties in the city this weekend in an effort to utilize any and all buildings available. The count is aimed at identifying new sites for affordable housing.
Is Duplicating New Orleans' French Quarter A Good Idea?
While some believe imitation to be the ultimate form of flattery, others describe it as a foolish attempt to replicate the past.
New York City's 10 Worst Landlords
NY's Village Voice publishes its non-scientific list of the 10 worst landlords in the city. The worst landlord will surprise you -- HUD. The story also includes "Apartments in Hell" -- photos from the very worst of the apartments.
Sacramento Creates Infill Housing Council
The council will work with city officials and developers identify workable sites for infill housing as an alternative to sprawl.
Are Oakland's Schools Prepared For Downtown Housing Boom?
With tens of thousands of housing units springing up downtown and nearby classrooms already at capacity, the local school district is figuring out how to meet the coming demand.
Top 10 Overpriced Places In The U.S.
Sure, housing is expensive in these top 10 cities, but what's driving the cost of living in many of these places through the roof is a lack of job growth and competitive salaries.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
