Housing
Across The US, Universities Courting Wave Of Retirees
Retirement communities in college towns, even in some cases on campus, are a growing trend as boomers age.
Priced Out Of The Nation's Capital
Developers and housing advocates disagree about the merits of mandatory affordable housing provisions
BLM's Affordable Housing Program Unpopular
Municipalities show little interest in Bureau of Land Management's program to make land available at discounted rates for affordable housing.
Valuing The Suburbs
Some home improvements that increase density in the suburbs can actually lower the value of a home.
Regional Planning Councils May Gain More Say Over Growth Control
Florida cities want more control over shaping the future of the fast-growing state.
The Story Of Lot 1311
The Arizona Republic examines the anatomy of a major housing development by following the story of Lot 1311 in Phoenix.
Inner-Ring Suburb Evolution
The new journal, Opolis, features an article on the evolution of suburbs in Philadelphia's inner-ring.
US Economy Heading for 'Perfect Storm'
Economists warn that America has no better than a 10 percent chance of avoiding economic "armageddon."
Cramped Style
How regulators derailed California's most environmentally progressive development.
Renter Income Lagged Rents In Most States And Large Counties
An analysis of the American Community Survey (ACS) supplementary surveys in 2002 and 2003 that reports on median gross rents, housing cost burdens, and the ability of the average renter to afford the median rent at the national, state and local level.
Suburban Retailers Say Hello To Downtown
Home Depot finds a welcoming market in Manhattan.
Affordble Housing Burden Still Falls On Poorest Cities
Richest quarter of the state's cities are the site of only about one-twentieth of all affordable units.
Munich Citizens Vote To Preserve City Skyline
A plebiscite called by the Bavarian capital's residents has put an end to new high-rise blocks that have encroached on historic views of the city
What Bush's Re-Election Means For Housing
Settlement cost-reform, increased regulation of Fannie Mae likely.
Little Rock Named Meanest City Toward Homeless
Opening of Clinton Library may be related to non-profit group's declaration.
Housing Crisis In Baltimore
Could inclusionary zoning be the answer?
California Housing Prices Driving Away Younger Population
A quarter of all Californians are considering moving to bring down housing costs.
36 Urban Planning 'What Ifs'
Thirty-six thoughts on reviving ailing cities.
The New American Home: Hurricane-Proof
The 'New American Home' was built in accordance with the 2001 Florida Building Code, and withstood the recent Florida hurricanes.
National Policy Needed To Help Cities Reinvent Themselves
Urban areas have been devastated by conscious and deliberate policies of government - now a reverse policy set is needed.
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.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
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
