The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Who Builds More Density: Houston or Portland?
<p>Does Houston's unzoned, free-market approach or Portland's more comprehensively-planned approach build more density? A comparison looks at what's happening in the more planned, high-growth, Sunbelt cities.</p>
In Second Life, 'Main Street' Dominates Corporate Stores
<p>The marketing departments of many large companies that have setup stores in the virtual world, Second Life, are finding that it's hard to compete with places developed by residents.</p>
Can Planners Fix Scotland's Housing Shortage?
<p>Scotland's shortage of affordable housing is causing many to rethink planning and policy regulations.</p>
A New Model For Urban Infill
<p>When residents of Denver's Curtis Park neighborhood learned of a plan to build an apartment complex on a small lot, they formed the Curtis Park Investors Group (CPIG) to purchase the land. Then they built something else.</p>
India To Draft National Climate Change Plan
<p>Government will draft a policy to address deforestation, melting glaciers, and energy-efficient economic growth but officials did not mention cutting greenhouse gas emissions.</p>
San Francisco Parking Initiative: Aparkalypse Now?
<p>A "graphic look" at the pro-parking referendum sponsored by Gap founder Don Fisher.</p>
The Importance Of Parks In An Urban World
<p>Green spaces and parks are becoming increasingly important as more and more people inhabit urban areas.</p>
Handling 'Superdensity'
<p>In the coming age of "superdensity", planners and architects are going to have to rethink the way they plan new developments, according to a recent study.</p>
Honolulu Rail System Moves Closer To Funding
<p>The city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has received initial approval for a $20 million federal grant for engineering studies on a planned rail system in the city.</p>
NYC Asking $1 Billion For Manhattan Waterfont
<p>The space above Hudson Yards, which could be home to over 12 million square feet of new offices and residences, is up for sale.</p>
Congress To Fund More Affordable Housing
<p>A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to build or rehabilitate 1.5 million affordable homes in the next 10 years. Housing advocates say this is the first step towards solving a growing problem.</p>
Seattle Moves To Preserve Historic Downtown Structures
<p>With a wave of new development underway downtown, the City of Seattle has nominated 37 structures as historic landmarks, and has plans for even more preservation efforts.</p>
Long Commutes Discourage Volunteerism
<p>A new study demonstrates that long commutes negatively impact a community's pool of volunteers and decreases social capital.</p>
Study Reveals Biking Trends In Portland
<p>Portland, Oregon, is one of the country's most bike-friendly cities, but in a recent survey of cyclists, bike riders say that the city could be doing more.</p>
Friday Funny: Proposed San Diego Tower Has Controversial Design
<p>The developer of a new 40-story building in downtown San Diego is going back to the drawing boards after criticism that the building resembled a phallus.</p>
The Arts and Austin's Second Street District
<p>Austin's artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses contribute to the vibrancy, help define the identity, and sustain and grow the city's diverse cultures, especially in the burgeoning Second Street District.</p>
Who Is A 'Stakeholder'?
<p>After eight years of existence, neighborhood councils in Los Angeles are still struggling to define who should be involved in their process of advising the city.</p>
EPA To Provide Smart Growth Assistance
<p>The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide technical assistance to communities in six states to plan for more efficient, affordable, and environmentally sensitive growth.</p>
What To Do With 700 Miles Of Waterfront
<p>In this Q&A, the new president of New York's Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance talks about what metropolitan New York can and should do to revitalize its 700 miles of waterfront.</p>
Building Incentive's Appeal Is Unlucky Break For Las Vegas
<p>A highly favorable tax incentive for green building in Las Vegas could cost the city up to $50 million per year -- an unintentionally high price tag for a program few were expected to take advantage of.</p>
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Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
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Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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