The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Who Is Craig Manson?
Grist Magazine interviews Craig Manson, President Bush's point person on species and parks.
Affordable Housing Mandates Backfire
Do affordable housing mandates work? A new report by the Reason Foundation argues that they actually cause housing prices to rise.
The Age Of The Great Dispersal
Despite "Smart Growth" entreaties, outward migration continues.
What To Do With Ugly Apartment Buildings?
Facing a tightening supply of elegant older buildings, real-estate developers are turning to 1970's-era ugly buildings and transforming them into the hottest new-home addresses around.
Colorado River Not The Most Polluted, But Getting There
The Colorado River is in the news again as doubts emerge over it's long term health, with a new report citing active pollution sources and naming it 'most endangered'.
Apple's Urban Design Not As Popular As Its Computer Design
Apple's new downtown San Francisco store has only lived up to expectations on the inside.
Thinking Of Buying A New Car? Think Again!
The British Guardian newspaper offers some tips on evaluating the true cost of owning a car.
Geologist Predicts Southern California Earthquakes
Southern California's San Andreas fault may be about to produce several earthquakes, according to University of Oregon geologist Ray Weldon.
Rise Of The Megacities
These megacities are "part science fiction and part theme park."
Environmental Buildings Skipping LEED Certification
Building owners with environmentally friendly features are forgoing the "green" certification process from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Sustainable Development: UK Trying Hard, But Must Do More
The UK's Sustainable Development Commission's releases it's review of the Government's progress over the past five years towards the creation of a sustainable society.
Should Wal-Mart Locations Be Decided By Voters?
Residents should have a say in whether they have a Wal-Mart in their backyard, argues the Christian Science Monitor.
America's 10 Most Endangered Rivers
A new report charges that Congress and the White House are making a bad situation worse as the nation's rivers and streams are becoming more polluted.
Stakeholders Scrutinize Proposed Trans-Texas High-Speed Rail Corridor
The Texas Department of Transportation gets regional comment regarding its proposed 4,000-mile-long network of passenger and truck lanes, high-speed rail and data infrastructure corridors.
UK Report Warns US-Style Growth Patterns Unsustainable
A panel setup by Prime Minister Tony Blair concludes that Britain is "far adrift" from meeting its environmental responsibilities.
The Changing Face Of Suburbia In South Africa
A formerly all-white South African suburb of Johannesburg has transitioned into a 'sprawling racial melange.'
Inclusionary Zoning Policy Could Exacerbate Affordability Crisis
A report written by San Jose State University economics professors contends that new zoning rules requiring builders to sell dwellings at below-market prices will likely squelch residential construction.
Don't Replace Seattle's Viaduct
A citizen's group proposes reconnecting the waterfront to the city instead of replacing the viaduct.
Moscow's Building Boom
A number of very large projects will change the face of Moscow forever.
The War Against Wal-Mart Is Silly
Planners may rail against Wal-Mart, but residents vote with their cash.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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
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