Land Use
The Suburban Benchmark For Economic Success
Commentator Joel Kotkin compares the immigrant experience in France with the U.S. The diversity of the American suburb is a testament to how immigrants embrace 'The American Dream.'
For State Farmers and Their Land, New Respect
Michigan State University study concludes farmland should be regarded as a solid base for a new economic strategy.
A Primer On Lender Liability For Land Use Investments
Traditionally, lenders have made great efforts to ensure that they did not take on the risks associates with ownership of their borrowers' real estate. Now, lenders are embracing land ownership to stay competitive in the marketplace.
Smart Growth In Coachella Valley
The Coachella Valley Association of Governments hosted a smart-growth forum to discuss how to handle the Valley's expanding population.
'Managed Retreat' For Louisiana's Wetlands
According to a report by the National Academy of Sciences, restoring Louisiana's wetlands is "impossible".
Linking Schools And Smart Growth
Why do schools seem to have more in common with an industrial park than a neighborhood-meeting place?
A Theme Park For The Holy Land?
American Evangelicals and Israeli officials plan to unveil this month a $60 million park where Jesus walked.
Paleo-Urbanism
Columnist and pastor Eric Jacobsen explores New Urbanism and the emerging, and perhaps much more important, Paleo-Urbanism.
Is Eminent Domain Being Abused As A Hot Button Political Issue?
Mark Alan Hughes takes on politicians who plan to use legislation limiting the use of eminent domain as a means to mobilize voters. Hughes points out that Kelo didn’t really change anything about the use of eminent domain.
Atlanta's Green Beltline Gets $2 Billion Boost
The massive redevelopment proposal -- which would create an innovative 22-mile loop from an abandoned railroad into parks and transit that connect historic neighborhoods -- now goes before the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
America's Brewing Revolution Against Eminent Domain
Homeowners' attorney Scott Bullock talks about the Supreme Court's Kelo v. New London decision and America's brewing revolution against eminent domain.
Is Sprawl Universal?
Witold Rybczynski reviews Robert Bruegmann's new book, Sprawl: A Compact History.
Developers Eye Boston Waterfront Seafood Hub
A group of local investors tentatively have their eye on restoring Boston's once prominent seafood industry.
New Book Examines Sprawl
A new book by Robert Bruegmann, "Sprawl: A Compact History", examines the history and impact of sprawl.
Connections Between Economic Development and Land Taxation
This article summarizes current research on relationships among economic development, infrastructure, and the tax system.
The Ultimate Kelo Backlash: Ending Eminent Domain
The House passes a bill that would prevent private development of land seized through eminent domain. A similar measure is introduced in the Senate.
Development Handbooks Vs. Zoning
In Sparks, Nevada, development handbooks are taking the place of traditional zoning.
Florida Wetland Permits Debate Heats Up
Environmental groups are warring with Congressmen on making wetland permitting more 'accessible'.
The Quality of Sprawl
Bob Day, president of the Australian Housing Industry Association, challenges the idea that sprawl is bad, and suggests that policies that promote urban density are the foundation of the country's housing affordability crisis.
The New Suburbanism
Author and commentator Joel Kotkin and consulting firm, The Planning Center, team up to produce what they are calling 'A Realist's Guide to The American Future.'
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.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
