Land Use

Restoring and redeveloping aging piers in San Francisco is helping to create a vibrant pedestrian promenade. But some feel the costs and developmental restrictions associated with the renovations are hindering the full potential of the area.

December 3, 2006 - The San Francisco Chronicle

CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta takes a look at several New Urbanist communities changing that are encouraging walking and physical activity.

December 3, 2006 - CNN.com

The former presidential candidate successfully lobbied Los Angeles officials to crack down on sidewalk parking around UCLA.

December 1, 2006 - The Los Angeles Times

A law banning large retail stores, intended to keep WalMart Supercenters out of the city, is approved by San Diego officials.

December 1, 2006 - Yahoo News and Associated Press

The Brookings Institution sheds some light on the growing number of "exurbs" in the United States.

December 1, 2006 - The Brookings Institution

Planner and essayist Richard Carson provides insight into the growing property rights movement.

November 29, 2006 - Public Management Magazine

A YouTube video features a nine-part talk given by Andres Duany in 1991 in San Antonio, Texas, after visting downtown and RiverWalk.

November 28, 2006 - You Tube

Many wonder if the government's action will work to slow down the pace of construction in its rapidly growing cities.

November 26, 2006 - Forbes

Federal employees are often located in suburban areas away from transit, going against a policy of locating offices in downtown locations.

November 25, 2006 - The Hartford Courant

Farmers in Spain led hundreds of sheep down city streets to protest urban encroachment on farm lands and livestock trails.

November 24, 2006 - CNN

A tour of Delhi, India, one of the world's fast-growing megacities.

November 23, 2006 - Urban Tours by Rental Car

An exhibition has opened in Beijing, highlighting the city's attempts to revamp their city planning in preparation for the 2008 Olympics.

November 23, 2006 - China Daily

An automobile tour through Bangkok explores the city that epitomizes urban decentralization in Asia.

November 21, 2006 - Urban Tours by Rental Car

This article in North Carolina's Independent Weekly looks at a proposal to chop the top off a historic hill in Raleigh to make way for commercial development. Environmental groups are opposing the plan.

November 21, 2006 - The Independent Weekly (North Carolina)

Broad changes to Scotland's planning systems were recently approved. A proposal to give communities a third party right of appeal did not pass, leaving many residents concerned that they will have little say in the planning and development of their communities.

November 20, 2006 - The Scotsman

As industrial areas convert to condos and a new baseball stadium eats up a large chunk of their former stomping grounds, it's getting harder and harder for strip clubs to find a place to operate in Washington D.C.

November 20, 2006 - Washington City Paper

City Watch Los Angeles examines the different types of real estate developers, and identifies the key factors that make for a "good" developer.

November 19, 2006 - Los Angeles City Watch

Palm Beach County residents, 1000 Friends of Florida and environmental activist Rosa Durando have filed paperwork with the State of Florida this week to challenge County land use amendment approvals, and gain standing to participate in negotiation.

November 18, 2006 - Palm Beach Post

Kentucky Fried Chicken became the world's first logo visible from outer space by unveiling a record-breaking 87,500 square feet, updated Colonel Sanders logo in the Area 51 desert. Will cities need to begin regulating space advertising?

November 17, 2006 - Michael Castellon's Blog

A new guide helps citizens to identify the differences between good and bad subdivisions in Monanta.

November 16, 2006 - Montana Smart Growth Coalition