The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Rural Areas Become Test Cases For Smart Growth
As subdivisions begin sprouting in formerly rural areas, counties trying to preserve the quiet life are being dragged into the debate over sprawl.
Small Town Response In The Big Apple
A centralized call center utilizing GIS gives City residents the kind of access to local government services normally found only in small towns
Los Angeles Admits 3,600 Sewage Spills
The city's Bureau of Sanitation concedes in a federal court filing that it is responsible for thousands of spills.
Mass. Seeks To Develop Abandoned State Properties
Gov. Romney may tread where local authorities have historically held sway
The Nation's Newest And Largest Park
A former military base in southern California is being turned into one of nation's largest municipal parks.
Ten Worst Cities And States For Pedestrians
A major research study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the states and cities with the highest pedestrian fatality rates.
HOV Slug Lines
'Slug lines' are checkpoints where drivers pick up enough passengers to legally make use of carpool lanes. There's even slug etiquette.
The 'Mythical' World Of Transit-oriented Development
A detailed report examines the Orenco/231st TODs outside of Portland and suggests that policy makers should lower their expectations of what TOD can deliver.
The Nation's Most Dangerous Cities For Pedestrians
Fort Lauderdale and Miami streets are the most dangerous cities in the country for pedestrian, a new study reports.
Fixing San Francisco's United Nations Plaza
A famed planner calls San Francisco's plan to redesign United Nations Plaza no answer to drunks and homeless.
Earth Day Green Quiz
How well-informed are you about environmental issues? Test your knowledge with this green quiz from the Economist.
Historic Preservation And The NFL
A $500 million plan to redesign and preserve the 81-year old Pasdena Rose Bowl is part of attempt to lure an NFL franchise to Los Angeles.
Environmental Crisis In Iraq
Protecting the environment in Iraq more than a luxury; it is vital for the country infrastructure.
Segway Begins Community Study In Celebration
Segway is undertaking a 100-participant study in Celebration, Florida.
Searching For 'Sensible Sprawl'
A coalition of environmental groups advocates the establishment of a state-level Office of Smart Growth in Michigan.
Suburban Design Is Bad For Your Health
The design of neighborhoods is to blame for resulting epidemic of obesity in America.
The Rowhouse Vs.The Detached Home
Under-appreciated and maligned, the attached rowhouse offers great advantages over the detached single-family house.
The Phenomenon Of Residential Density
Julie Campoli and Alex MacLean have developed a catalog of more than 300 aerial photographs that illustrate a wide range of density neighborhoods around the country.
Major Proposal For Buffalo's Waterfront Brownfields
Huge domed amusement park proposed on Buffalo Outer Harbor.
Environmental Concerns On The Decline
Over the last year, American became less likely to favor aggressive action to correct environmental problems.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
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
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.
