Housing
A Tale of Two Washington Cities
Downtown revitalization efforts achieve different degrees of success in two Washington State cities.
Sprawl: Learn How To Deal With It
The Brookings Institute features a policy brief by Anthony Downs on how local cities can effectively deal with fast growth.
Cisco's High-Tech Campus Sprawl?
San Jose approves Internet company's plans for a sprawling development in rural Coyote Valley, stunning observers.
A New Building, An Old Problem
Overcrowded school district implements innovative plan to create space.
For The Greater Good
Proponents of Eminent Domain go to battle with small landowners in the name of "public purpose."
HUD Awards $85.7 Million in Housing Assistance
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo today awarded $85.7 million for 8,500 housing assistance vouchers that housing agencies and non-profit organizations will use tokeep families together and help persons with disabilities.
Urban, Suburban Growth Key In Vote
According to the Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse, urban and suburban growth issues are on the November 7th ballots in 17 states.
Problems With Cisco-Greenbelt Truce
The alliance between Cisco Systems and the Greenbelt Alliance surrounding a proposed 20,000 worker campus meets opposition from other environmental groups.
Colorado's Boom Towns
Five boom towns in Colorado are among the top 20 fastest growing communities in the United States.
Growth Restrictions Increase Cost Of Housing
According to the National Association of Home Builders tight restrictionson growth are pushing up the cost of housing past affordable levels formany young American families.
Best HUD Budget in 20 Years
HUD says the landmark budget will provide affordable housing orhomeownership assistance for nearly 7.5 million families in the coming year.
County Must Answer for Lack of Affordable Homes
A Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled that Sonoma CountySupervisors failed to address their obligations to affordable housing inthe region.
L.A.'s Booming Korean American Mall
Built in 1929, the historic Chapman Park Market on Sixth Street, is experiencing a resurgence, drawing a new generation of Korean Americans.
House of the Rising Slum
Leaving growth management in the hands of California’s local governments is a guarantee of increasingly large-scale slums.
Cities Ranked By Population Growth
A new Census study reports that city populations boomed in the South and West, and shows new city population rankings.
Homeless Man Sues Over Closed Housing List
Homeless man claims the Richmond Housing Authority violated state and federal fair housing laws by blocking persons with disabilities from a waiting list.
A Model Garden City is Still Thriving
"Garden city" movement's first experiment is a precursor of today's push for environmentally sensitive cities.
Place Doesn't Matter Anymore
Imagine owning a business with 100 employees--most of whom have never met except online or in conference calls. Are you a digital nomad?
New Urbanism In Baton Rouge
Public/private initiatives are integrating new urbanist principles into Baton Rouge’s city center.
CO Growth Control Opponents Raise Record Funds
Opponents of a Colorado growth control initiative have will become the biggest initiative fund-raisers in Colorado history.
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
