The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A Trash-To-Park Story
A nationally-known trash heap will be transformed into an urban park ten times the size of New York's Central Park.
Red Light Cameras Don't Work
The FHA questions the effectiveness of cameras installed at intersections to reduce the number of cars running red lights.
Smart Growth Or Sprawl? Depends...
A 650-home development planned for Majestic Oaks, a 433 acre cow pasture that was rezoned for residential use 15 years ago is environmentally friendly, according to its developer -- but not according to a planner living in the area.
Gehry Creates New Waves
Architecht Frank Gehry's billowing, silver surface graces Bard College's Fisher Center for Performing Arts.
No Fly Advertising Zones Over Disney
Do Mickey and Goofy own the aerial advertising airspace over Disney?
A Commute Race: Bike Vs. SUV
A 19-pound racing bike goes up against a Range Rover for a 15-mile commute to work in the Bay Area. Guess who arrived first?
Filling In The Gaps Of Kansas City's Urban Fabric
Midwest-based Urban Coeur Development is combining historically rehabilitated lofts and commercial space with new construction townhomes to create a new boulevard park community in the heart of Kansas City's downtown neighborhoods.
'Hybrid' New Urbanism Comes Up Short
Two 'hybrid' New Urbanism projects in San Antonio fail to live up to NU goals, charge urban planners.
Awards Recognize Outstanding Achievements In Planning
Two New Westminster, B.C. planning projects recieve recognition at the 2003 Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) Awards for Excellence in Planning.
Impacts Of U.S.-style Urbanization
In the second of a series on place and placelessness, The Globe and Mail explores the effects of U.S.-style urbanization in other countries.
Can State And City Governments Afford SUVs?
City and state governments, once ethusiastic purchasers of SUVs as extravagent perks for officials, are kicking the gaz-guzzling habit as face budget deficits.
Higher Density Makes Traffic Worse
As population densities rise, vehicle use also rises, writes Wendell Cox.
An Exodus To Vegas
Las Vegas has become home to the fastest-growing Jewish population in the United States, but being observant can be tough.
Industry Meets Academic Research At The Park
The university-owned 'research park' proves to be a profitable land use model in Arizona, fostering much-needed technological collaboration.
The Psychology Of Cheating In Carpool Lanes
The incidence of cheating in carpool lanes is on the rise, despite a $271 fine.
Toronto Families Choosing Downtown Living
More and more parents are moving their families downtown to give their children a taste of Toronto.
No-frills Homes Sell Out In Tijuana
In Tijuana, Mexico, thousands are eager to trade up for 460-square-foot starter houses.
Too Many Big Boxes Stand Empty
While nearly 300,000 square feet of large building space stands vacant throughout rural Hernando County, the County Commission will consider rezoning 37 acres of greenery and wetlands that could accommodate another 300,000 square feet of co
On Parole? Then Stay Out Of This Neighborhood
In name of safety, a California town tries to ban parolees.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
