The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Decentralization No Answer To Terrorism
Scattering people and offices will not make American cities less vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
Californians Favor Development Control
Survey shows California residents prefer more development control, and would vote for new initiatives.
Protecting Ranch Land From Development
Environmentalists and ranchers are working to protect and preserve ranch land and buildings.
Arizona: Seeking New Stadium Site
Plans for new Arizona Cardinals stadium in Tempe is abandoned. Officials are now seeking a new location.
Alex Marshall: Mass Transit Can Revive New York City
Alex Marshall, author of "How Cities Work: Suburbs, Sprawl and the Roads Not Taken" expresses his views about mass transit.
History Of The Chicago Bungalow
A new exhibition at the Chicago Architecture Foundation traces the fascinating history of Chicago's bungalow.
Buildings Of The Times
A history of the buildings that housed the headquarters of the New York Times.
Profile Of L.A.'s New Transit Boss
Roger Snoble, 56, the new chief executive of L.A.'s Metrpolitan Transportation Authority, is committed to high-tech.
Physicist Creates System For Attack-Proof Buildings
A physics professor at the University at Buffalo in New York has created a system that reduces the physical force of impacts. The system could be used to protect buildings from terrorist attacks and earthquakes.
Industrial-Tourism Program Under Scrutiny
A federal program that provides funding to turn unused industrial sites into tourist attractions is under scrutiny for abuse.
The Tragic Beauty Of 'The Walls'
Herbert Muschamp writes about the tragic beauty of "The Walls" -- the wreakage of the World Trade Center towers that has become a landmark.
Experts Agree On Practical Benefits Of Skyscrapers
Architectural experts at a symposium on skyscrapers that tall buildings offer practical benefits.
Growth Slowdown Forecast For San Diego County
The San Diego Association of Governments has forecast a growth slowdown in San Diego County, CA, but warned that the county still faces a housing crisis.
Roads Too L O N G In The Planning
With transportation projects on hold--some from the 1960s--the Governor says that the review process must be streamlined.
CDC Sprawl Study May Be Fake
The Thoreau Institute charges that a recent study warning about the health dangers of living in the suburbs is fake.
Centergy: Atlanta's Tech Corridor
Despite the weird names, Yamacraw is an important component of 'Centergy' -- the centerpiece of Altanta's technology economic development initiative.
Mass Transit: Fare Increase Should Be Last Resort
This editorial recommends that before considering a fare increase, Metro should try to generate more state and local support.
Atlanta's First Aquarium In A Mini-city
A long-proposed aquarium may become part of a $2 billion mini-city that will include apartments, condominiums, shops and offices.
Caltrain To Plan Construction For Bay Area 'Baby Bullet'
Caltrain is working on an overhaul plan and construction schedule for a high-speed train service between San Jose and San Francisco.
Remote Real Estate Becomes Popular
In a lousy market, the smart money is on real estate. And the more remove the real estate, the better.
City of Mt Shasta
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)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
