Land Use
The Life And Death Of The Shopping Mall
Once thriving, America's indoor shopping malls are on the decline, and many predict their death may finally come within the next few years.
Plans to Elevate Honolulu's Proposed Light Rail Meet Opposition
The American Institute of Architects has come out against plans to include elevated tracks as part of the layout of Honolulu's proposed light rail system.
'Superferry' Takes Off, But Controversy Persists
The 866-passenger Hawaiian Superferry has begun operations despite months of controversy over its environmental consequences. With an environmental impact statement due in 18 months and plenty of opponents, the Superferry is not yet in the clear.
The German Urban Planning Workhorse
One German planner's influence has been seen in projects across the world. Now he's refocusing his eyes on his home country.
Is New Urbanism The Way To A Green Future?
This article from Time discusses the burden development places on the environment and how New Urbanism seeks to mitigate this burden.
The Path To Preserving L.A.'s Industrial Lands
Preserving industrial land in Downtown L.A. is the focus of a broad city report to be released in January. The city recommends classifying specific areas into four land use categories to guide development in the area increasingly sought by investors.
The Year's Best In Livable Streets
Streetsblog has announced the winners of its livable streets awards, commending such public works as bike lanes and low emissions policies.
California's Land Use Stories Of The Year
The sudden end to a hot housing market and planners' response to climate change were the top land use stories of 2007, according to California Planning & Development Report.
Designing The Female-Friendly City
As women become a larger segment of the nation's urban population, more planners are recognizing the importance of addressing the concerns of women through urban design.
How Temporary Uses Can Revitalize Neighborhoods
Temporary, interim, or intermittent uses are part of a growing trend, evident both in Europe and the U.S., that creatively responds to new planning needs.
A Planner's 2008 Planning Wishlist for Pakistan
A Pakistani planner offers an urban planning wish list for the most urbanized country in South Asia.
Saving Lives With Urban Planning
With auto accidents the leading cause of death for teenagers, there's yet another reason to build communities that don't make us dependent on our cars.
Growth In Focus After City Halts Water System Expansion
The desert city of Tucson, Arizona, recently decided to halt the expansion of its municipal water system. This decision has been taken as an oppotunity by planners to discuss the city's future growth.
New Urbanism Examined By Time Magazine, Andrés Duany
Time's environmental reporter examines the American neighborhood with help from New Urbanist founder Andres Duany, who comments on suburbia and its carbon footprint, the role of the car, home size, public space, and ratings of green building.
Governors Island Redesign To Focus On Parkspace
A design has been chosen for the redevelopment of Governors Island in New York. The winning proposal plans to convert most of the island into parkspace.
Developer Sues After City Blocks Tacked-On Big Box Plans
Developers who submitted a plan for a retail development and then added a big box store to the plan after it had been approved have sued the city of Blacksburg, Virginia, for instituting new planning rules that requires extra governmental approval.
'Mr. Open Space' Should Have Been Called 'Mr. Rational'
The late Larry Livingston became known in planning circles and elsewhere as "Mr. Open Space." But, Bill Fulton writes, the tag was based on a misunderstanding of a fiscal analysis he prepared regarding housing development in a particular city.
A Look At Redevelopment With and Without Eminent Domain
In this video from Reason, comedian Drew Carey looks at the use of eminent domain in Los Angeles and compares it with the efforts of nearby Anaheim to work with developers and avoid seizing land through eminent domain.
Slum Living In Tijuana
Architect Teddy Cruz takes a drive through the convoluted and complex city of Tijuana in this article from The Next American City.
Lawsuit Settlement May Bankrupt City
After denying plans for a subdivision, the city of Half Moon Bay, California, was sued. The city lost and now must pay a settlement of nearly $40 million -- more than three times the city's annual budget. Many worry the city may have to fold.
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.
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