Land Use
Detroit Archdiocese Hosts Anti-Sprawl Conference
The sprawling suburbs of Detroit were the focus of a min-conference convenedlast week by the Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit.
Limiting Cul-de-Sacs In North Carolina
Several communities in North Carolina have limited the use of Cul-de-Sacs, arguing that overuse has caused traffic congestion.
Can U.S. Cities Learn From Bogota, Colombia?
Bogota's Mayor used planning to fight urban devestation, drug cartels, and pollution. Can U.S. cities learn from the example?
Cities Must Spread Out
Joel Kotkin argues that in this post-terrorism era, cities must change if they are to survive.
Expert Blames Zoning For Causing Sprawl
Land-use expert Randall Arendt says while many cities have comprehensive plans that aim for conservation, they have zoning laws that promote development and sprawl.
The Perfect Small Town?
West Chester, Pennsylvania is the model of a walkable, new urbanist community with a classic main street.
Low Densities Are No Answer To Terrorism
The sprawling 1950's postwar urban pattern has made us extremely vulnerable in an age of international terrorism.
Builders Seek To Ease Growth Limits
Builders in Prince George's County are trying to ease growth limits connected to crowded schools.
California's Protected Urban Areas
Some organizations in California are successfully protecting urban open space areas in the face of rapid growth and sprawl.
Boston's First-ring Suburbs Are Hurting
The lure of newer, more-distant suburbs are luring residents from older suburban communities closer to Boston.
Smart Growth Proposal Approved In Green Bay, WI
Green Bay, WI, City Council has approved a Smart Growth comprehensive plan.
Paying For So. CA Farmland To Lie Fallow
MWD is paying farmers not to farm to provide water for coastal areas. The purchase of 16,000 acres is near Blythe.
Wisconsin's Smart Growth Plan: Two Years Later
A look at the effectiveness of Wisconsin's Smart Growth legislation two years after it was enacted.
Detroit Archdiocese Tackles Sprawl
Church strengthens Michigan's Smart Growth movement.
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.
Professor Warns Of The Cost Of Sprawl
Sociology professor Robert D. Bullard, spoke about the far-reaching impact of sprawl.
California Governor Signs Land Use Legislation
Unlike past years, Davis approves all controversial bills, even the Hearst Ranch/"certificates of compliance" bill.
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.
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.
The New California Gold Rush
How land speculators are exploiting a loophole in state law to "make millions at taxpayers expense."
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.
City of Fort Worth
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