Land Use
How The Fast Food Industry Spread Sprawl
In his book "Fast Food Nation" author Eric Schlosser exposes the dark side of the fast food industry and says it contributes to spreading urban sprawl.
State Honored For Protecting Farmland
Pennsylvania has been honored for protecting more farmland than any other state, including Maryland, a state that has long been a model for fighting sprawl.
Shrinking Philadelphia
Philadephia predicted rapid urban growth. It turns out that residents are fleeing to the suburbs. What does this mean for planning?
Sprawl, Farmers Clash
As rapid development explodes across Washtenaw County, MI, residents are fighting back.
Industrial Ecology Of Manhattan
Manhattan has led the way in the shift from unused industrial facilities to multimedia and new media centers.
Small Town Mayor Fights Goliath--LAX
El Segundo's mayor is gathering a lot of support in the suburbs to fight LAX expansion.
San Jose's Last Frontier
Cisco Systems's plan for a 20,000 worker research and developmentcenter has caused a controversial battle.
Money Available To Halt Urban Development
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmland Protection Program offers $30 million to protect farmland from urban developmen.
Consultant Pokes Holes In Smart Growth Strategies
Wendell Cox delivers his controversial message: Smart Growth is "downright stupid."
Auburn's Master Planning Process
The City of Auburn is embarking on a master planning process which identifies a new convention center.
Retailer Drops Plans For Giant Store
Facing intense opposition from residents, retailer Ikea dropped plans for a giant store in a suburb of New York City.
Sprawl Vs. Development
The land between San Francisco and Sacramento in California has become too valuable for crops. Farmers are crying "Sprawl!".
Is Urban Sprawl A Health Risk?
Experts are blaming sprawl for causing stress, childhood asthma, and obesity. Several studies investigate the relationship between sprawl and public health.
If Cities Are A Problem, Suburbia Is No Answer
Geneva Overholser of the Washington Post Writers Group writes about sprawl, new urbanism, and smart growth. "The truth is that smart growth has an uphill battle against the mother lode of dumb growth, suburbia..."
Lawmakers Get Feedback On Growth
Legislative advisory panels suggest recommendations to Illinois legislature on how Chicago and other Illinois cities could grow without sprawl.
U.S. Ranked 11th In Environmental Sustainability
Finland, Norway, and Canada are the top countries in achieving environmentalsustainability.
Smart Growth Finds Tradition An Obstacle
Realtors, along with Peter Calthorpe, comment on the current state of "smart growth" for the suburban and urban markets.
The Most Dense City You've Never Heard Of
The City of Maywood in Los Angeles is the most densely populated city in California. Chances are you've never heard of it.
Transit-oriented Housing In San Francisco
San Francisco needs housing but the question is where to put it. How about along a transit route?
Arizona's Cancer: Suburban Sprawl
Arizona is suffering from "wildcat" subdivisions that leave large swaths of suburban land exempt from zoning.
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
