Housing

Pleasant Hill Looks At Transit Oriented Development

Plans would replace a parking lot for a BART station with a mixed use development.

March 10, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Sprawling South Carolina

The state is developing land at four times the rate of its population growth, mostly in cities and along interstate highways.

March 10, 2001 - The Public Purpose

Why Public Buildings Are Important To Planning

Our public buildings -- courthouses, post offices, town halls, libraries, schools -- are a reflection of who we are as a community and as a people.

March 10, 2001 - Wayne M. Senville

Sprawl Hits The Wall

A recently published report examines sustainability in Southern California and forcasts the end of sprawling in Los Angeles.

March 9, 2001 - USC Southern California Studies Center

The Malling Of Manhattan

Are our cities turning into suburbs?

March 8, 2001 - MetropolisMag.com

Dallas' 10-Year Progress Report

In 1991 a report warned that Dallas would be gridlocked by 2001. Ten years later, the Dallas News looks at the city's progress.

March 6, 2001 - Dallas News

Rural Housing In Trouble

President Bush's budget provisions raise concerns for rural housing.

March 6, 2001 - Housing Assistance Council

What's Wrong With Kansas City?

If you are unhappy with a city's services, is deannexation worth considering, or is it going too far?

March 5, 2001 - The Kansas City Star

The Changing Face Of Seattle's Public Housing

The city's housing authority is razing old housing and replacing it with vibrant, mixed-income urban neighborhoods.

March 4, 2001 - The Seattle Times

The Most Expensive Home In The U.S.?

Microsoft's Gates applies for a permit to add a room to perhaps the most expensive home in the U.S.

March 2, 2001 - The Seattle Times

A Candid Look At California's Housing Crisis

State Director of Housing and Community Development Department Julie Bornstein speaks on the current housing situation.

March 2, 2001 - The Planning Report

Planning For Density

California Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal speaks on increasing housing density to battle housing shortages.

March 2, 2001 - The Planning Report

Federal Funding For Smart Growth?

The new Bush administration has said it wants to allocate funds for "smart growth" initiatives.

March 1, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

HUD's Native American Housing Conference

The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will sponsor its first comprehensive homeownership planning conference for urban Indian areas March 27-28 in Seattle, WA.

March 1, 2001 - HUD News

Breaking The Mold In Sprawl Valley

Achieving balance between growth and quality of life in Goodyear, AZ.

February 28, 2001 - The Arizona Republic

Impact Of Apartment REITs On Multifamily Housing

The advantages of REITs’ unique structure, singular ownership, and professional management have all positively influenced the industry.

February 28, 2001 - Urban Land Magazine

Boston's Cardinal Law Fights For Affordable Housing

Bernard Cardinal Law plans to show his support for 'anti-snob' zoning laws.

February 28, 2001 - Boston Herald

Hottest Real Estate Markets For 2001

Many of the markets that registered the strongest demand last year now have a relatively limited number of units available.

February 27, 2001 - Urban Land Magazine

Hollywood Housing Renewal On The Move

Historical apartment complexes are in demand in Hollywood. Vintage buildings are being bought and restored.

February 27, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Seedy Chic In Pasadena, California

Old Pasadena has a successful shopping and entertainment district, and it includes pawn, porn and tattoo shops.

February 26, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.