Housing
Detroit's Fiscal Crisis
A decline in population drives Motor City into a financial crises.
Super-Size My House
Zoning loopholes in New York allow construction of massive new homes or additions to existing ones.
Global Outlook For Real Estate In 2005
Several prominent commercial real estate firms publish their combined outlook for commercial property in 2005.
A Drab Downtown's Comeback
Years of wishful talk and hopeful planning among city leaders are finally yielding physical change in this Broward County city.
Sprawl's Impact on Dependable Agricultural Land
Report on the impact of sprawl on a shrinking supply of high quality, dependable agricultural land in Canada.
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.
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
