Housing
The Need For Gay-Friendly Senior Housing
Gay elder communities have quietly begun to spring up internationally and around the country.
Hurricane Season Affects South Florida Labor Force
Groundbreakings in Miami-Dade County could be delayed by a shortage of construction workers, many of whom migrated north to repair homes damaged by last year's flurry of hurricanes.
The Most Expensive Hotel In Las Vegas
Developer Steve Wynn has returned with his $2.7-billion 'Wynn Las Vegas' hotel that may again elevate the standard for luxury in Sin City.
Planning Post-industrial Vancouver
City of Vancouver releases costing of plan for industrial lands adjacent to downtown.
Location, Location, Access?
New York real estate market expected to remain hot despite recent subway disruption.
Immigrants & The City
As European whites evacuate for the suburbs, immigrants fill their urban spaces.
Debate Over Proposed Greenbelt For Toronto
Progressive Conservative leader accuses Liberals of rushing through a poorly designed greenbelt policy without adequate consultations.
Largest Shopping Center Sell-Off In History?
In what could be the largest single shopping center portfolio offer in history, CalPERS is selling 92 properties with a value of $2.8 billion.
Downtown Living Takes Off In College Town
Tennessee town and its university see more students and year-round residents moving to the urban center.
A Penny Goes A Long Way
Panel proposes a dedicated funding stream from real estate tax for affordable housing.
Looking Back at Federal Housing Reform
The Brookings Institution reports on the progress and success of public housing reform and vouchers.
Seattle's University District Looks At A Taller, Denser Future
Vibrant mixed neighborhood, or big box condo complexes - residents wait to see what's in store.
Rediscovering Urban Life
Houston's center is beginning to flourish but there are still challenges ahead.
Study Of Housing Satisfaction
A new study evaluates satisfaction with HOPE VI 'New Urbanist' housing versus other public and private housing.
Housing Boom Continues Around Washington
D.C. suburbs experience another year of double digit increases in housing assessments.
New Pittsburgh Downtown Plan Emphasizes Housing Over Retail
A new plan to revitalize Pittsburgh's long-ailing Fifth and Forbes corridor is anchored by space for hundreds of new housing units, de-emphasizing retail space.
Another Take On A Better Suburbia
Village Homes in Davis, CA, while not strictly adhering to New Urbanist principles, offers a highly liveable alternative to typical suburban development.
The Name Brand Suburb
Los Angeles-based KB Home offers to brand the suburban community in ABC's popular soap opera, 'Desperate Housewives'.
Miami's Construction Boom
Projects will double the tax budget of one of the nation's poorest cities, but the jump in taxes is not a net gain.
Unsprawl Case Study: Prairie Crossing, IL
The first 12 models of homes at Prairie Crossing represent the firstcommunity-scale demonstration project for the U.S. Department ofEnergy's Building America program.
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
