The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Western Washington's Light Rail Woes
More roadblocks to getting the light rail built in Western Washington.
Tunnel Little Help To Commuters
Opening the 1-1/2-mile Big Dig tunnel appears to have done little to shorten drive times.
An Old Plan For A New Baghdad
A group of researchers suggest Frank Lloyd Wright's sensitivity to Islamic culture in his 1957 Plan for Baghdad as a model for rebuilding in post-war Iraq.
A 'Safety Valve' For The Affordable Housing Crisis
In search of relief from San Diego's affordable housing crisi, U.S. residents are looking at housing options in northern Mexico.
$1.8 Million Grant To Save Philadelphia
Four historic Philadelphia neighborhoods receive grant toward revitalization efforts.
Smart Growth Dream Will Give You Nightmares
Smart Growth advocates' vision of the future of urban development is more like a nightmare for the average citizen, writes Chris Fiscelli.
Is The Environmental Movement Under-stating Its Success?
Former Bush Administration EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman writes about the environmental movement and successes in improving air and water quality in the U.S. over the past 30+ years.
Human Wealth Increases Urban Plant Diversity
Family income and housing age are key predictors of plant diversity within cities, according to a new study.
FEATURE
Smart Growth Dream Will Give You Nightmares
Smart Growth advocates' vision of the future of urban development is more like a nightmare for the average citizen.
Planning For Shade
Planners, architects and dermatologists discuss how planning for more shade can help prevent cancer in Toronto.
Cars With Brains
U.S. Department of Transportation engineers are hoping that new technology will make driving safer.
What Does It Take To Transform A City?
Smart City features an interview with Milwaukee Mayor and soon to be CNU president, John Norquist.
An Architect Who Builds What He Designs
Architect Dan Rockhill designs houses and builds them himself.
Celebrating The Old-Fashioned Trolley
A commuter enumerates 9 reasons why she loves taking the trolley to work.
Making Sidewalks Accesible At What Cost?
After a four-year battle, the City of Sacramento reached a agreement on a lawsuit over sidewalk accessibility.
How New Jersey's Levittown Became 70% Black
A look at New Jersey's Levittown (now called Willingboro), how it became majority African-American, and why residents' housing values keep falling.
Urban Ecology On NPR
There's more to urban ecosystems than rats and cockroaches. Talk of the Nation features a discussion.
Is Renaming Of Major Streets A New Trend?
Los Angeles debates whether to change the name of a major street.
ASLA Announces 2003 Professional Awards
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced the recipients of its 2003 Professional Awards, the Community Service Award, and the Landmark Award.
Buffalo Comprehensive Plan: A Blueprint For The Queen City
Buffalo's first master plan in more than 25 years calls for investing $3.1 billion in public and private funds over the next decade to build new housing, spur economic development, modernize schools and enhance "quality of life."
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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.
