Land Use
Growth Is Houston's Top Problem
An economist warns that Houston will be choked if it doesn't deal with its growth.
New Flood-Plain Maps May Cost Residents
New FEMA maps put greater area in 100-year flood zone.
How Much Is Too Much?
The Southeast's anti-spawl bond measures help communities buy undeveloped land before it's too late . . . but at what cost?
California Land Use Measures
The WSJ summarizes the outcome of major California land use measures.
Forest Legacy, Within Reach
New York Times editorial proposes two adjustments to the final version of President Clinton's plans to ban road-building in millions of acres of national forests
Master Planning: The Big Picture
Urban Parks Online provides areview of master-planning projects in six widely varying urban public spaces.
Arizona Growth Control Measures Defeated
Arizona voters defeated two growth control measures on the ballot. Many citizens say what is needed is a compromise measure.
California Redevelopment Projects Get Bigger
Redevelopment is supposed to be out of fashion and more difficult these days. But some cities and even counties are moving ahead with gigantic redevelopment projects.
Zones Of Contention
Efforts to protect waterfront neighborhoods from pollution are are starting to lock out good businesses.
Clinton Creates New National Monument
President Clinton created a new national monument in northern Arizona and expanded a national monument in Idaho.
Communities Struggle With Telecom
Rapid expansion of telecommunication companies has many communities struggling to adapt their telecom land use policies.
Oregon Tribes Fight To Win Back Public Lands
The Klamath and other native American indian Tribes hopes to reclaim 700,000 acres in southern Oregon. They say they'll restore damaged areas.
Office Sprawl In The Edgeless City
Suburbs now rival cities as top sites for offices. Downtowns are losing share to new "edgeless cities."
LA Changes Its Mind About Telco Hotels
Los Angeles city officials are reconsidering earlier plans to limit telco hotels in downtown Los Angeles.
Post-Election Land Use Results By State
Brookings provides an update and analysis of regional and local land use measures across the United States.
California Land Use Ballot Measure Results
California Planning and Development Report publishes the results of 60 California land-use-related ballot measures.
Subdivide And Conquer: A Modern Western
See the film that explores the consequences of sprawl, its history, and alternatives for creating more livable communities.
Farmland Threatened By Government, Not Sprawl
Farmland is threatened by governmentpolicy more than sprawl, according to a report from the Reason Public Policy Institute.
Growth In New Urbanism
The New Urban News publishes its October/November, 2000 issue. Growth in new urbanist projects continues at sustainable pace.
Sprawlzilla!
Coloradans for Responsible Growth have created a hilarious animated cartoon: Sprawlzilla.
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 Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
