The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Plenty Of Sun, But Not Affordable Housing, In Key West
The average home price has nearly tripled in the past five years, leaving little room for low-income workers serving the wealthy.
The Evolving -- And Possibly Permanent -- Face Of Graffiti
Acid and shoe polish have proved an indelible combination for New York's lone generation of relatively clean subway cars.
Politicians Afraid To Say We Should Drive Less
In this news analysis, Marc Sandalow says that politicians are bemoaning higher gas prices but are afraid to tell the voters the one thing they can do to reduce prices: drive less.
Ohio Eminent Domain Task Force Can Learn From NJ
A single redevelopment law must control the use of eminent domain by Ohio municipalities, townships, and counties, writes Stuart Meck in this editorial.
Atlanta Shopping Village Gets Second Chance To Revitalize Neighborhood
Westside Village, a failed pet project of former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell, has been given a new lease on life through public incentives and private investment. Officials hope the revitalization of its downtrodden neighborhood will follow.
Roman Masterpiece Covered By Modernist Building
The Ara Pacis Augustae (Latin for "Altar of Augustan Peace") is covered by a Modernist building, designed by American architect Richard Meier.
Friday Funny: Beaver Falls Prey To Analysis Paralysis
Dam builder Dennis Messner has overanalyzed his upcoming construction project, calling himself an "integration-minded postmodernist". Pretty advanced thinking for a beaver.
A Housing Alternative To Living In Quezon City's 7-Story Garbage Dump
Bryan Finoki tackles the spatial and socio-economic problems of shantytowns, focusing on recent tragedies in the Philippines. (Includes photos.)
LA's Grand Avenue Project: 'Please, Somebody Stop Gehry'
Los Angeles Times readers respond to Frank Gehry's plans for downtown Los Angeles' Grand Avenue project.
How Jane Jacobs Challenged 'Olympian' Planners
Jane Jacobs had no college degree in architecture or urban planning. How did she defiantly challenge influential figures such as urban-renewal "czar" Robert Moses?
Four Californias? An Idea Whose Time Has Come?
A columnist who has advocated for the division of California into several states takes the idea a step further, examining potential political and demographic conditions as he divides California into fourths.
Has Maryland's Growth Management Law Exacerbated Sprawl?
Researchers study the effectiveness of growth management laws in the Smart Growth pioneer state.
Jane Jacobs' Blocks
Her focus on the literal building blocks of cities inspired countless leaders in the field, many of whom are mentioned here.
Put Your Gas Where Your Mouth Is?
Plenty of senators are criticizing America's addiction to oil and the need for greater fuel efficiency, yet what are they driving?
U.S Breaks All Records For Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2004, U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases increased by 1.7 percent -- the largest rate of increase ever recorded for any country.
Jane Jacobs' Legacies
Urban historian Christopher Klemek discusses the significance of Jane Jacobs' writings and activism.
Jane Jacobs: Urban Theorist and Community Activist
Renowned urban theorist Jane Jacobs was also an energetic community activist. (Includes links to obituaries published by several news sources.)
BLOG POST
Imagine a 3D Google Earth World
Chris' last posting is big news!<br /> <br /> Imagine a google earth world where millions of enthusiastic users build replicas of their homes and the stores/ buildings in their neighborhood and then they become veiwable by anybody else. Wiki style, people can work collaboratively to improve and constantly update buildings. What would normally cost billions of dollars for 3D design company to make available then become part of a 3D vitual town/yellow pages. And it would be built for free and rapidly.<br /> <br /> Like <a href="http://secondlife.com/whatis/">Second Life</a>
Who Pays the Property Tax?
<p>A critical aspect of the property tax, but one that is rarely addressed in public debate, is its 'economic incidence,' or who actually bears the burden of the tax, as opposed to its statutory incidence, or who literally pays the tax.</p>
BLOG POST
(Google) Sketchup Now Free
<img src="http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/download?mid=f2991e0c12644c9ff87d99a411d2b1c5&rtyp=t" alt="USC Tower / 3-D Warehouse - Google SketchUp" align="right" /><a href="http://www.publish.com/">Publish</a> is <a href="http://www.publish.com/article2/0,1895,1954625,00.asp">reporting</a> that Google has released a free version of the popular 3-D drawing program, SketchUp, <a href="http://www.planetizen.com/tech/archives/2004/07/09/111/">reviewed so well</a> on TechTalk earlier by Ken (Snyder).
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
