Land Use
Would You Pay To Protect Open Space?
An emerging national trend indicates that citizens are increasingly willing to pay to protect open space.
Sprawl In Your Backyard
Balancing progress and preservation in a Pennsylvania county.
When Does A Liquor Store Become A Nuisance?
Neighborhood residents find that closing an unruly local liquor store -- is a lesson in planning gone awry.
The Age Of Regionalism
What's the best new way to deal effectively with problems of poverty, crime, racial segregation and sprawl? Start thinking regionally.
Developing A Downtown 'Crown Jewel'
Aggressive development of the last section of prime, undeveloped land in the heart of downtown Columbia, Maryland, is challenged by residents.
Reusing Atlanta's Railroad Right-of-Ways
Atlanta's old railroad arteries run through some of the city's most expensive real estate. But the railroads have no plans to give up the land.
Arizona As The New Canvas For Exurban Mega Growth
The southwestern state is home to a population surge second only to Nevada's in percentage growth.
Controversial Smart Growth Bill Delayed
Implementation of a controversial bill that developers backed was halted so that the public could comment.
Happy Trails For All
When new homes are built next to wilderness areas, buyers and nature lovers battle over noise, parking and access. The city of Calabasas, CA, has figured out a solution.
Sales Taxes For Special Uses Unpopular
Two sales taxes for open space and transportation are defeated in Ventura, CA, despite popular support for the goals.
Documenting Smart Growth's Impacts
Study confirms that smart growth will improve Atlanta's air quality and reduce auto use.
A New Era For Zoning And Preservation
A ballot measure requiring governments to pay landowners for value lost due to development restrictions passes in Oregon.
Take My Island, Please
An oil company, a redevelopment plan and a couple of eagles add up to trouble.
Are The Boomburbs Still Booming?
The Fannie Mae Foundation updates growth trends in "boomburbs" in a new Census Note.
Ontario's Anti-Sprawl Plans
Ontario, Canada, plans to curb urban sprawl with a new growth management strategy.
Child-friendly Urban Planning
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation considers the impacts of sprawl on children.
Homebuyers Prefer Walkable Neighborhoods -- Sometimes
Commentator Joel Schwartz questions the methodology and findings of the NAR/Smart Growth America report.
Homebuyers Prefer Walkable Neighborhoods
A new report finds longer commutes are increasing demand for walkable neighborhoods.
Comparing Smart Growth In 15 Cities
A new analysis of growth compares Portland's attempt to curb sprawl and protect rural land with 14 other US cities, including Seattle and Boise.
Housing Follows The Trains
Public subsidies, new zoning rules and shifting demographics are fueling a housing boom near transit stations.
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
