Land Use
New Loudon County Growth Controls
A dramatic vote in favor of far-reaching growth controls in Loudon County surprises observers.
Calculating The True Cost Of Agribusiness
"Raising Less Corn More Hell" asserts that modern farming methods actually are counter-productive to countering world hunger.
APA Supports Kelo Decision
A article in APA's Planning & Environmental Law describes the arguments in APA's Amicus Curiae and the decision written by Justice Stevens.
In Local Fruits, Vegetables, A New Prosperity Beckons
Michigan Food Council aims to connect food, people, and jobs.
Michigan Public Land Review Draws Praise, Little Criticism
In each county, DNR meets with public about its plans to keep or sell property
Big Cities Haul Trash To Rural Towns
As urban landfills close, large cities are looking to smaller cities to house its waste.
Rethinking Free Parking
Alan Ehrenhalt revisits Donald Shoup’s "The High Cost of Free Parking"
City's Strategic Plan Attracts Town Center Developer
Within one year of adoption of its Strategic Plan, the City of Largo, Florida has attracted a $145 million investment for development a mixed-use town center.
Tejon Ranch's Future
As California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger weighs in on the Tejon Ranch conservation plan, one must keep in mind all that this historic land mass brings to the environment.
Living For The City
NAACP, Institute report lists Detroit's top challenges, links them to fighting sprawl.
Eminent Domain Decision Backlash
State and federal lawmakers consider new limits on takings in the wake of court decision.
Los Angeles: The Model For Density In The West?
Social critic D.J. Waldie opines on the future of the West -- which, for better and worse -- will look a lot like Los Angeles.
Density Is Hot, Freeways Are Not, In The New Los Angeles
The pedestrians of the nation's second largest metropolis are gradually beginning to get the attention they deserve.
Eminent Domain Decision Will Promote Sprawl
The Supreme Court decision to allow use of eminent domain for economic development will spur urban sprawl.
An Interview With L.A.'s Outgoing Planning Director
After 12 years as Planning Director of Los Angeles, Con Howe is stepping down. He offers parting words about planning in Los Angeles.
Trends In 'Active Adult' Communities
As baby boomers hit retirement, they're already doing many things differently - foregoing Florida and Arizona is one of them.
A Debate On Eminent Domain
John Norquist and Bart Peterson, the mayor of Indianapolis, discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on eminent domain.
Chicago's 'Millennium Park Effect'
Chicago's Millennium Park is a 'theme park for adults' and is being hailed as an example of how civic leadership can get things done.
Smart Growth Parking Best Practices
The Maryland Governor's Office of Smart Growth has published an overview of parking strategies that meet the challenges faced by projects in the context of smart growth.
Is The 'Epitome of Sprawl' Such A Bad Place?
Orange County Register columnist Steven Greenhut lashes out against New Urbanist who consider successful Orange County the poster child for sprawl.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
