Housing
What Weak Stock Markets Mean To Real Estate
We may be seeing a new -- and counter cyclical -- relationship between equity and real estate markets.
The American Sports Complex: Putting Place Back Into Space
In the array of "urbantainment" offerings, professional sports have been able to lend cities a renewed sense of belonging and self-definition.
Downtown L.A.'s Bold Plan
A massive redevelopment effort could bring thousands of new homes and possibly a stadium to downtown Los Angeles. Will the bold plan revitalize downtown or lead to gentrification and increased housing costs?
City's Housing Plan Challenged
Housing advocates have filed a lawsuit against Pasadena, CA alleging the city has failed to comply with a state law that requires cities to plan housing for low- and very low-income residents.
Community Character: You're Scared Of Democracy
The American Planning Association's Stuart Meck blasts WSJ columnist regarding Growing Smart Project.
The Mobile Home Capital Of The World?
With more than 84,000 mobile homes, Polk County, Florida has emerged as a locus for mobile home living.
The Five Most Dangerous Words In Real Estate
What are the five most dangerous words in real estate? 'This time it's different'. ULI's mid-year real estate forecast cuts to the chase.
Arizona's Next Massive Frontier For Growth
The largest private ranch in Arizona -- 70,000 acres -- is being sold in pieces in anticipation of future development.
Soboroff: An Environmentalist's Worst Nightmare
Respected L.A. developer Steve Soboroff has taken over the Playa Vista mega-project. And he's a developer willing to compromise.
Engaging The Private Sector In HOPE VI
ULI publishes six case studies of how private sector developers have successfully used federal HOPE VI housing program funds.
Twin Towers For Downtown St. Petersburg
One of the biggest condominium projects in the history of St. Petersburg -- $97 million and 200 units in tall twin towers -- could begin construction as early as August.
L. A. Downtown Stadium By 2003?
In an effort to bring the NFL to Los Angeles, a group has proposed a downtown stadium adjacent to the Staples Center.
Sports Complex Proposed For NYC's Olympic Bid
New transit line, parks, and offices in Manhattan's West Side, and a $1 billion sports and entertainment complex are some of the new proposed project in New York City.
HUD: 'Room For Improvement' In Mortgage Process
A majority of people inquiring about a home loan receive equal treatment but there is still room for improvement in the number of minorities facing discrimination by mortgage lending institutions, according to a new report released by HUD.
Revival Of The Courtyard Complex
New urbanist-looking courtyard apartment complexes are being revived in Southern California.
More Babies Than Immigrants Fuel County's Growth
According to the Census Bureau, San Diego County's population growth was fueled largely by new babies. Census figures suggest that number of people moving out is higher than the number of people moving in but some experts are skeptical.
Greenfields Vs. Infill Development
Development Magazine compares two similar projects -- one in the suburbs, the other cose to the CBD. Which has more risk?
Denver Redevelops Defunct Airport To Showcase New Urbanism
Can the Stapelton project in Denver, CO. -- the largest urban development in the country -- be a "poster child for smart growth?"
Urban Sprawl Disguised As Smart Growth?
Rob Reiner and Robert Pregulman say the Ahmanson Ranch project, promoted as a "Smart Growth" solution to Southern California's affordable housing crisis, is just "classic urban sprawl" and is neither affordable nor will it solve the area's housing crisis.
Group Struggles For Affordable Rental Housing
Long Islanders begin to rethink historically exclusionary zoning as a growing number of residents and businesses suffer it's consequences.
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
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
