The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Spending at neighbors’ stores changes the world.

January 6 - Michigan Land Use Institute

APA Senior Research Associate James Schwab discusses lessons to be learned and explores what we already know about tsunamis from prior research.

January 6 - American Planning Association

Proposed highway in Maryland has many adament supporters and opponents.

January 5 - The Washington Post

A review of five new bridges featuring latest technology, materials, and designs.

January 5 - Wired

The American Planning Association publishes a collection of over 100 articles and reports exploring affordable housing.

January 5 - American Planning Association

Government agencies have been preparing coastal communities for the possibility of a devastating tsunami.

January 5 - Oregon Department Of Geology & Mineral Industries

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January 5 - Scott Page

Realtor Magazine names the top 25 opportunities in real estate, including changes in the market, new technology, and evolving buyer expectations.

January 5 - Realtor Magazine Online

Randy Gragg reviews last year's significant events in urban planning and architecture.

January 5 - The Oregonian

The E.U. launches a mandatory greenhouse emissions market.

January 5 - The Financial Times

Scientists identify danger zones in coastal cities.

January 5 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Top 10 issues to consider when building a city-wide Wi-Fi network.

January 5 - Strategic Technology Collaborative

Condominiums are the hot new real estate product in the Twin Cities&#151;with nearly 11,000 new units expected in the next few years.

January 5 - Star Tribune

Texas publishes plans a massive $175-billion transportation blueprint for the next 50 years -- built largely with private funds.

January 5 - The Los Angeles Times

Towns and cities are wary of participating in Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's affordable housing strategy.

January 4 - The Boston Globe

More communities are proposing rules that would require big box retailers to set aside money for future demolition.

January 4 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Urban sprawl and traffic threaten black bears in Central Florida.

January 4 - Sun-Sentinel

Columnist John King offers his forecasts for best 2005 urban designs in Northern California.

January 4 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Is demolition the best solution for urban blight?

January 4 - National Public Radio

Our current society -- based heavily on the subdivision and development -- benefits from more people.

January 4 - The Baltimore Sun