Housing
Clarifying The Influence Of Dillon's Rule On Growth Management
This paper probes the definition and use of Dillon's rule and finds that it neither prohibits nor hinders action to limit sprawl.
Stapleton: Is This New Urbanism?
Quebec Square at the former Stapleton airport is a high-profile new urbanist project that some critics say ignores new urbanist principles.
Affordable Housing: Build More Or Keep What We Have?
In New York City, over 100,000 units of affordable housing developed in the 60's and 70's now get the chance to experiment with privatization.
Should Vacant Houses Be Required To Have Windows And Doors?
Neighbors are tired of living next door to boarded-up houses. Philadelphia considers a bill requiring boards to be replaced with windows and doors.
Leaving L.A.'s Redevelopment Agency
Jerry Scharlin, the outgoing administrator of Los Angeles' redevelopment agency, reflects on the agency and problems with redevelopment.
Mixed-Use Developments Are Key To Boston's Success
Mixed-Use developments are lifting downtrodden Boston neighborhoods.
Is 'Infill' Worth The High Cost?
The popularity of urban "infill" developments demonstrates that more people would like to live, work, and shop in close proximity. But developers say financial and regulatory obstacles make "infill" projects expensive.
Grocery Site Goes To Single-family Homes
Scottsdale, AZ bought the 13-acre grocery site in 2001 expressly to control its development.
Wynn's Las Vegas Comeback
Even as business at Las Vegas casinos slows down, Steve Wynn, the architect of modern Las Vegas, is making his comeback with a new hotel.
Mold: Behind The Hype
The health risks of mold in buildingsmake scientists nervous — but not because they think mold is toxic.
The Professional Achievement Award That Never Was
Professional Builder Magazine gives, then withdraws, award to APA for its Growing Smart Project.
Fastest Growing 'Boomer' Suburbs
The suburbs of major metropolitan areas are aging faster than the nation as a whole.
Tucson To Impose Water Fees On New Development
The Tucson City Council will impose a fee to connect new homes to the water system to make new development to pay for excess capacity.
Growing A Central City's Population
D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams wants to increase the District's population by 100,000 over the next decade.
Denver: A Housing Boom Or Housing Glut?
Denver is experiencing a housing glut, with downtown lofts, condos, and apartments all coming on the market at the same time.
Arizona's Rural Lifestyle Is In Jeopardy
Lately, there have been more than a few ominous developments for those trying to maintain the wildness of the remote mountain lands of southern Apache County in Arizona.
How To Kill A College Neighborhood
Changes in Minnesota tax law, and potential for 50% return on investment prompt conversion of Duluth neighborhood to student rentals.
New Home Charge To Pay For Basic Services
The California budget crisis has gotten so bad some cities are considering charging owners of new homes annual assessments for basic services.
Why Can't We Be Clever About Planning?
A columnist for the Globe and News wonders why human ingenuity so often doesn't extend to urban planning problems.
Studentification: Housing Hell In The UK
Exponetial increases in off-campus housing, and lucrative rental income spark heated debate in the UK.
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
