Housing
The Suburbanization Of America
Knute Berger worries about the suburbanization of the nation.
Affordable Housing Incentives In Southern California
A coalition of developers and businesses is proposing ways to build affordable housing without assessments and fees.
Cities Should Pay Penalties For Housing Shortage
Editorial proposes imposing fines on California cities that do not comply with state requirements on housing construction.
The Many Meanings Of 'De-malling'
Tim Schooley writes about the different meanings of the term 'de-mall' and discusses the future of malls.
Ottawa: A Blueprint For Growth
The Ottawa 20/20 Smart Growth Summit makes recommendations for managing growth in Ottawa, Canada.
HUD Award Encourages Housing For People With Disabilities
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $900,000 in an educational grant to help communities ensure that more apartments and condominiums are built to be accessible to people with disabilities.
A New Plan For Louisville Estate
The largest piece of undeveloped property in Louisville would be developed over the next 25 years under a plan that includes mixed use developments and green space.
2001 HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards Announced
HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards go to Phoenix, AZ, Macon, GA, Chicago, IL, Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, Kind County, WA, and Boston, MA.
More Renovation Projects In Slowing Economy
An interview with architect Martin Santini, founder of the architectural firm Ecoplan that specializes in business renovation.
Bill Requires Developers To Prove Water Availability
A new California law requires developers to prove there is enough water available for new homes.
Housing Costs Increasing In Canada
Survey shows majority of Canadian developers expect costs increases in the next twelve months.
Housing Market Cooling Down
In Boston, the once red-hot rental market is experiencing a serious downturn -- creating a renter's market unheard for years.
Colorado Housing Costs Go Through The Roof
Colorado see the highest increase in housing wage -- the income needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment -- of any state in the nation.
Is Sprawl A Health Hazard?
Suburban sprawl makes it difficult for people to walk. A research project will study "neighborhood design, car use, and physical activity" to find out if health problems related to an inactive lifestyle can be linked to sprawl.
Impact Of Terrorism On Real Estate
A white paper by the National Association of Realtors predicts a recession and a slowdown in the housing market.
Demolition Option For Detroit's Tiger Stadium
Detroit city officials have received proposals for the demolition of the unused Tiger stadium.
Perceptions Of Manufactured Housing
Is manufactured housing an affordable housing alternative?
Efforts To Reopen Buildings Around Ground Zero Continue
Efforts to reopen buildings in the "Red Zone' -- the fenced-in area around the site of the World Trade Center disaster -- are making progress.
City Encourages Downtown Housing Development
Downtown Jacksonville housing developments are being spurred on by financial incentives from the city.
Best Practices In Affordable Housing
A new Internet directory of best practices in affordable housing will be launched in October.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
