The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Where's The New Deal For Canada's Cities?
<p>As Canada's political landscape has changed over the past few years, so too has the federal approach to Canada's cities.</p>
Land Grabs In India Spur Criticism
<p>The Communist government in West Bengal, India, has seized the land of thousands of farmer to make room for a car factory. Many criticize the government's emphasis on industrialization.</p>
Feds Vs. Regional Transit Planners
<p>State and federal transportation officials have voiced concerns about the feasibility of a transit plan put forward by regional transportation planners in Portland, Oregon. The two sides continue to clash.</p>
New Housing Prohibited In Crowded School Areas
<p>In Harford County, Maryland, an ordinance has been approved that would strictly limit the development of new homes in areas with overcrowded schools.</p>
Atlanta To Demolish Nearly All Its Public Housing
<p>As the city plans to demolish most of its public housing, the only publicly-subsidized units remaining will be offered to senior citizens. Displaced residents will be given counseling and vouchers enabling them to live anywhere in the country.</p>
Planning And The 'New People Power'
<p>Local governments and citizens are finding that tackling community problems requires new forms of deliberative democracy.</p>
One Billion Dollar Plan Unveiled For Atlanta's Signature Street
<p>The ambitious plan proposes to transform Peachtree Street with new streetcars, parks and other amenities. But skeptics wonder if such a massive overhaul is feasible -- or even necessary.</p>
Making Public Policy at 2 A.M.
<p>Bill Fulton, smart growth expert and a City Council member in Ventura, California, recounts a marathon eight hour city council meeting and two controversial land use projects the council approves.</p>
Building Boom In Colombia's 'Secret' City
<p>A construction boom is transforming Cartagena. Some are concerned that tourism and rapid development will degrade the city's charm.</p>
Painting Bush Green
<p>How the White House is portraying President Bush as a longtime supporter of the efforts to combat global warming.</p>
Romanian County Seeks Stake In Dracula's Castle
<p>A county in Central Romania has expressed interest in purchasing the castle used by the 15th Century medieval ruler who inspired the tale of "Dracula" -- seeing the castle as an opportunity to increase tourism in the Eastern European country.</p>
Anti-Sprawl Development Guidelines Approved In Alabama
<p>Sweeping guidelines have been approved in Shelby County, Alabama, that will strictly govern the development of housing subdivisions. The new regulations require a mixture of uses and an increase in walkability and green space.</p>
L.A.'s Grand Avenue Project Approved
Plans for a broad mixed-use, transit-oriented development have received approval from the Los Angeles City Council and County Board of Supervisors, moving closer to the creation of a what civic leaders hope is a cultural center in downtown L.A.
Condo Development Angers Miami Museum Lovers
<p>As another highrise condo development towers in Miami, local historic preservation advocates complain that the historic Vizcaya Museum's garden views will be permanently damaged.</p>
L.A. Also Looks To Create Ctiywide Wi-Fi Network
<p>Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced plans to create a citywide network providing free wireless Internet access. L.A. will join more than 300 cities nationwide that offer wireless access.</p>
When Public Parks Go Private
<p>Public parks across the nation are increasingly depending on private funding. So what's wrong with that?</p>
New Orleans Unified Plan Leaves Neighborhoods Stranded
<p>The Unified New Orleans Plan was supposed to unite seven separate, and often competing, official Hurricane Katrina rebuilding plans. But it has not been able to sidestep the controversial need to align the physical city to its shrunken population.</p>
Why A Bullet Train Is No Silver Bullet
<p>James E. Moore, chairman of the department of industrial and systems engineering at USC, argues that high speed rail linking major metro areas is not a solution for California's transportation needs.</p>
FEMA, Public Opinion Could Save Famed New Orleans Church
<p>A historic New Orleans Catholic church lauded for its engineering ingenuity is now at the crossroads of recovery and respect.</p>
Tenant Holds Out Against Eminent Domain For Phoenix Light Rail
<p>As plans push forward for the construction of a light rail system in Phoenix, Arizona, one man has refused to vacate the final property local governments need to acquire through eminent domain to complete the project.</p>
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