Housing
U.S. Must Increase New Housing Production
HUD Secretary Andrew Cuomo on Monday told thenation's top housing researchers, policy-makers, academics, and industry representatives that, toensure all Americans live in affordable, decent and safe housing, the U.S. must increase its production of ne
Thousands of Public Housing Units to Be Razed
"As many as 7 percent of the Chicago Housing Authority's 38,000 public units will be demolished next year, and 1,000 units will be built or renovated under a plan for the first full year of the agency's overhaul."
Experts Meet To Solve U.S. Housing Problems
Top U.S. housing experts meet to examine the federal government's critical role in ensuring an adequate supply of affordable, decent and safe housing for the nation.
California's Housing Crisis Affects Us All
In this L.A. Times opinion article, Jan Breidenbach, executive director of the Southern California Assn. of Nonprofit Housing, and Peter Dreier, Professor of Politics and Public Policy atOccidental College, highlight the plight of low-income families.
Special Atlanta Urban Growth Series On CNN
This story is an adaptation of CNN's special urban planning report, "Where We Live," which will air Sunday, October 1 at 10 p.m. EDT.
Niagra's Mall That Might Have Been
When a proven developer approached the downtrodden City of Niagara Falls with an impressive proposal, city leaders sent him packing.
Real Estate in California: A Belief System
One of every 10 free-standing single-family homes in the US is in California; one of every 100 in the world. This is a California tale from Sonoma.
Drug Store Chains Expanding In Inner-city
With their new 'general store' concept, drugstore chains are expanding rapidly in inner-city communities.
Denver's Housing Market Is Slowing
Denver's red-hot housing market is showing sudden and dramatic signs of slowing.
OK Given To Demolish In Venice
A Superior Court judge has ruled against the city of Los Angeles. Developers may demolish a low-income, aging, complex, and replace it.
Chicagoland's Affordable Housing Deficit
Producing affordable housing in Chicago-especially affordable rental housing-is a continuing challenge for both developers and public officials throughout the region.
The Downside of Smart Growth
At an annual housing conference at UC Berkeleyhousing researcher Robert Lang of the Fannie Mae Foundation warned that by enacting smart growth revitalization strategies without ensuringaffordable housing and subsidy programs, gentrification occurs.
L.A.'s Hot Zones
HUD designated certain Los Angeles neighborhoods as Hot Zones for protection from possible predatory lending practices and also allocated resources to protect consumers from unscrupulous lenders.
Tapping into the Tax-Credit Trend
Resourceful developers are finding what amounts to low-cost equity while taking advantage of a major market trend.
Renters Get Warning For Large Hikes
New legislation forces landlords to notify tenants 60 days in advance for rent increases over 10 percent.
Chicago's Changing Michigan Avenue
The story of the Chicago's Michigan Avenue continues to change as retail formats evolve.
Housing Assistance for Low-Income Elderly
HUD announced fourgrants totaling $27.5 million to provide 270 affordable housing units and rental assistance for the elderly in Reseda, Sylmar, Moreno Valley and Bakersfield.
San Diego's Regional Growth Uneven
Researchers find San Diego's regional growth leaving the majority of workers behind.
Goodbye Mall, Hello Main Street
The downtowns of tomorrow will lookmore like traditional downtowns.
Trying To Shape The City
A recent Washington Post articles series about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teaches an important lesson: Don't fool with Mother Nature.
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
