The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
What Makes A Good Developer?
<p>City Watch Los Angeles examines the different types of real estate developers, and identifies the key factors that make for a "good" developer.</p>
Housing Market Is Fine For High-End Homes
<p>As signs of a housing bubble continue to emerge, one corner of the market seems unperturbed -- the market for homes that sell for $5 million and up.</p>
Where Have All The Traffic Signs Gone?
Planners in Europe are experimenting with removing traffic signs to encourage human interaction between motorists and cyclists and pedestrians.
D.C. Gets New Transit Head
<p>John Catoe, a Washingtion D.C. native who won praise as second in command at the Los Angeles MTA, was tapped to run the capital's transit agency -- a job that comes with both major headaches and perks.</p>
What To Do With The Stadium When The Team Leaves?
<p>Contrary to popular belief, the City of Oakland made very little profit, if any, on having the Oakland Athletics play at the McAfee Coliseum. The baseball team's pending move within Alameda County frees the stadium for more lucrative events.</p>
First U.S.City To Ban Smoking - Belmont, CA
<p>While other cities ponder various types of smoking bans, a small suburb on the San Francisco peninsula has gone 'all the way', banning the activity in all places except single-family detached residences.</p>
How To Keep New York Afloat
<p>With sea levels rising, once-a-century floods may become once-in-20-years events. One solution: huge storm-surge barriers.</p>
A Battle Over Growth In Palm Beach County
<p>Palm Beach County residents, 1000 Friends of Florida and environmental activist Rosa Durando have filed paperwork with the State of Florida this week to challenge County land use amendment approvals, and gain standing to participate in negotiation.</p>
Boston Moves To Save Restaurant Incubator
<p>City officials want to save Nuestra Culinary Ventures in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, which is facing imminent closure due to longstanding budget woes.</p>
Congestion Pricing Returning To Stockholm
<p>The capital's congestion charge scheme is being reintroduced with a proposal to appease drivers by using the proceeds for highway improvements.</p>
Ohio's First Suburb's Consortium
<p>The largest inner-ring suburb advocacy group in the country has an ambitious agenda for Ohio's new governor.</p>
FEATURE
Podcast - Enrique Peñalosa Discusses The Importance Of Public Spaces
Planetizen Podcast, 18 November 2006 - Enrique Peñalosa Discusses The Importance Of Public Spaces
Friday Funny: First Advertising Visible From Space
<p>Kentucky Fried Chicken became the world's first logo visible from outer space by unveiling a record-breaking 87,500 square feet, updated Colonel Sanders logo in the Area 51 desert. Will cities need to begin regulating space advertising?</p>
Design For Affordable Housing Project Beats Out Luxury Condos
<p>Despite high-rise condo projects featuring name-brand architects sprouting up all over Philadelphia, an innovative design for low-income housing steals the top prize from the city's AIA.</p>
FEATURE
Atlanta's Gridlock To Rival L.A.'s?
According to a new study, even with the proposed changes to MARTA and metro Atlanta's freeway infrastructure, traffic congestion could soon rival that of greater Los Angeles, if significant changes aren't made soon.
The Best And Worst World Heritage Sites
<p><em>National Geographic Traveler</em> recently conducted a survey of 419 experts to rank the 830 sites placed on the United Nations' list of natural and cultural treasures known as the World Heritage Sites List.</p>
Pedestrian Safety Is The Focus In Seattle
<p>After several recent fatalities, including the death of a city council deputy, local officials have launched a citywide pedestrian safety initiative.</p>
Globalizing Agriculture Drops Pops Worldwide
<p>As certain agricultural markets are globalizing, many small farming communities from South Dakota to Mississippi to Australia are facing a strong decline in population that shows little sign of rebounding.</p>
Does Runoff Have To Run Off?
<p>Can we green our streets and still preserve urbanism? Seattle and Portland may show us the way.</p>
Urban Ecosystems That Can Save Cities
<p>Well planned urban landscapes can do more than beautify a city, they can provide ecological stability and protect urban areas from threats.</p>
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