Land Use

Arden Realty

Arden Realty's CEO reflects on trends in the commercial property market in Southern California.

December 6, 2002 - The Planning Report

The Battle For Beach Access

A discussion with Robert Garcia of the City Project on the recent battles for public access to California's beaches.

December 6, 2002 - The Metro Investment Report

Maryland Sprawl Series: Suburb - Density - City - Village

The Baltimore Sun continues its weeklong series on sprawl and Maryland in an effort to influence the incoming gubernatorial administration.

December 5, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Measuring Sprawl: The Best And Worst Cities

The product of three years of research, this comprehensive report ranks the impact of sprawl on 83 metropolitan areas. The study finds that sprawl leads to more driving, traffic deaths, and air pollution.

December 5, 2002 - Smart Growth America

Sprawl Threatens White-pine Lumber

Sprawl threatens the survial of the nation's eastern white pinelumber in southern Maine.

December 5, 2002 - Portland Press Herald

Ellen Straus: Land Trust Pioneer

Ellen Straus died at her home in Marshall, Calif. She was a pioneer in helping farmers protect land from sprawl and helped found an influential land trust.

December 4, 2002 - The New York Times

Sprawl Or Density?

The Baltimore Sun explores the argument for higher density development as a way to combat sprawl.

December 4, 2002 - Sun Spot

Renovated Mall Still Treacherous Ground For Pedestrians

The recent upgrade of a shopping mall near St. Louis cost $237 million, but still lacks sidewalks for those who want to walk to the stores.

December 4, 2002 - St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Report Rates Sprawl In 83 Major Metro Areas

Smart Growth America has released a report on sprawl and its impact on 83 major metropolitan areas.

December 4, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Land Use Is Top Priority

La Crosse, Wisconsin is gearing up for a new comprehensive plan with 18 objectives, in which land use figures prominently.

December 3, 2002 - La Crosse Tribune

Fight Sprawl, Or Learn To Live With It

Curtis P. Stiles and Joseph Anthony Perez provide a citizen's primer on recognizing and fighting sprawl in Ventura County, California.

December 2, 2002 - Ventura County Star

Are Planners Apolitical?

Many planners lack the political skills or desire to make their projects a success.

December 2, 2002 - The Planning Report

A Connection Between Septic Systems And Sprawl

Anthony Flint investigates how a change in the allowable rate of percolation of septic systems could open up thousands of acres for development in Massachusetts.

December 2, 2002 - The Boston Globe

What Dallas Should Learn From Portland

Dallas and Portland have remarkably similar geographies. There are some important lessons Dallas could learn from Portland.

December 1, 2002 - D Magazine

Seattle Gets To Farmland Preservation

Leaders in the Seattle region, who see farming as an essential component of the economy and quality of life, are revitalizing agriculture.

November 30, 2002 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Los Angeles Adopts Mixed Use Zoning

A new, just-approved ordinance in Los Angeles will make it easier to build mixed use projects.

November 29, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

The Battle For Local Control Of Housing Elements

The California State Association of Counties provided the latest battlefield in the war of words over the state housing element law.

November 27, 2002 - California Planning and Development Report

Turning Edge Cities Into Real Cities

Edge cities in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and elsewhere are becoming real cities. Planning Magazine investigates.

November 27, 2002 - Planning Magazine

Smart Growth Equals Smart Greenhouse Gas Reduction

A major side benefit of smart growth type efforts by states is greenhouse gas reduction.

November 26, 2002 - National Governor's Association

Do Texas Counties Need New Powers To Cope With Urban Sprawl?

Should Texas counties be given the key to the planning tool box.

November 26, 2002 - Texas Legislature Online

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.