Land Use

Counties Control The Brakes To Halt Sprawl

For Maryland's Smart Growth initiative to work, the state's counties need to exercise their authority to contain sprawl.

October 17, 2001 - Sun Spot

Professor Warns Of The Cost Of Sprawl

Sociology professor Robert D. Bullard, spoke about the far-reaching impact of sprawl.

October 17, 2001 - The Buffalo News

California Governor Signs Land Use Legislation

Unlike past years, Davis approves all controversial bills, even the Hearst Ranch/"certificates of compliance" bill.

October 16, 2001 - California Planning and Development Report

Expanding Affordable Housing Through Inclusionary Zoning

This paper examines the effectiveness of inclusionary zoning programs as tools for not only providing affordable housing, but also ensuring that such housing is built throughout a jurisdiction.

October 12, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

California Bill Aims To Close Land Loophole

A California bill awaiting approval is aimed at closing a state law loophole that, according to the bill supporters, that enables speculators to earn profits at the expense of taxpayers and not-for-profit groups.

October 12, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

The New California Gold Rush

How land speculators are exploiting a loophole in state law to "make millions at taxpayers expense."

October 12, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

New California Law Links Growth To Water Use

California has a new law that associates water-use planning with land-use planning for developments of over 500 units.

October 11, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Growth Management Act Makes A Difference

Washington's 1990 Growth Management Act aims to protect rural areas from sprawl. The Act is making an impact on growth and lifestyle in the state.

October 8, 2001 - The Seattle Times

Zoning And Internet-based Business

An Appeals rules that Tampa's anti-adult business zoning ordinance does not apply to Internet-based businesses.

October 5, 2001 - The New York Times

Smart Growth Is Still Smart

How will the events of September 11 affect the national conversation about how and where we should grow?

October 5, 2001 - New Colonist

New York Real Estate Market Surges

After losing up to 20% of available office space in lower Manhattan, the NY real estate market surges back to life.

October 4, 2001 - Wall St. Journal

PBS Documentary On City Planning In New York

PBS is featuring an outstanding documentary series discussing New York City and the history of planning.

October 2, 2001 - PBS

Fortifying America: Planning For Fear

Edward J. Blakely discusses the implications of planning and gated communities in the aftermath of terrorism.

October 2, 2001 - Planetizen

Walking And Biking Are Victims Of Sprawl

Biking and walking fall to sprawl as growth isolates schools from homes.

October 1, 2001 - The Tampa Tribune

A Cautionary Tale Of New Urbanism

In Santa Monica, CA, the city-planning vogue of New Urbanism has run up against a more powerful force -- the demand for easy traffic flow.

October 1, 2001 - Milken Institute

Land Use And Environmental Racism

Raising the issue of "environmental racism" a South Camden, N.J. citizens group asks a federal court to close a cement plant.

October 1, 2001 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Landmark Land-use Ruling Has Statewide Impacts

Appellate court ruling that Villas at Pinecrest Lakes must be demolished due to inconsistency with Martin County's Comprehensive Plan is a landmark decision that will have an impact on growth management decisions and developers statewide.

September 29, 2001 - Sun-Sentinel

New Urbanism Comes To Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania new urbanism association aims to change Philadephia's sprawling subdivisions.

September 29, 2001 - Sun Spot

Home Depot Ballot Box Planning

The Home Depot takes its case directly to voters for a new store in Mountain View, California.

September 28, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

Developer Withdraws Proposal For Developing Cranberry Land

A.D. Makepeace Co. has withdrawn its plan for a 6,000-acre development project in anticipation of being rejected at upcoming town meetings.

September 27, 2001 - The Boston Globe

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.