The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Comeback Company Town
Marktown, a small company town in Indiana, known for its narrow sidewalks, is beginning to reemerge after years of community and economic decline.
A Civic Gift
Michigan preservationists reclaim history and revive local economies.
$764 Per Square Foot
The sale of the G.M. Building at 767 Fifth Avenue will go down as the most ever paid for a US office building.
Kicking The Car Habit: My Experience
Downsizing from two cars to one is scary.
Is Your City 'Cool'?
Some cities are hip. Others aren't. But 'unhip' cities are trying to change their image and attract young professionals.
'Commons' Commentator Dead At 88
Garrett Hardin wrote the seminal essay "The Tragedy of the Commons".
Big Homebuilders Getting Bigger
A survey by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reveals that big builders are beginning to occupy a large chunk of the housing business.
Fear and Hope for the Future of California's Housing Market
Real Estate experts and economists convene in San Diego to discuss and debate the sustainability of California's recent rise in housing prices.
Jerusalem's Growing Web Of Walls
Israelis are erecting a network of barriers in East Jerusalem after years of deadly attacks. The barrier is changing lives on both sides.
New York: A City Of Stories
A personal history of New York City.
Genius Grant Awarded For Research Into Ancient Cities
Anthropological archaeologist Guillermo Algaze wins a MacArthur fellowship for understanding society in early cities.
The Many Meanings of Sprawl
Florida's growth management law seeks to limit sprawl but no one can agree what sprawl means.
Is Your Town A Sprawl City?
Atlanta, Ga., leads the country with more sprawl than any other place in the U.S., according to SprawlCity.
Access To 'Good Jobs' Promotes Wage Growth
Increasing access to employment at larger, high-wage firms can raise earnings prospects for low-wage workers, a new study shows.
Shopping For A Home With A Short Commute
More and more homebuyers in Los Angeles are eschewing suburban homes and the long commutes that come with them.
Property Owners Battle State Over Coastal Policy
A coastal policy bill restricting the state's control over lands below Lake Erie's "high water mark" sparks a clash between property owners and the state of Ohio.
Britain's 50 Worst Towns
A tour guide publisher releases a 'crap map' of Britain's 50 worst cities and town.
Water Supply A Mirage In Phoenix
Phoenix, a desert city, is becoming infamous for its conspicuous consumption of water.
Obesity And Life Styles: Your Hamburger Or Your House?
Utt, O'Toole & Cox summarize the arguments against linking sprawl and obesity.
Taliesin West And Power Lines
Frank Lloyd Wright fought power lines near Taliesin West.
City of Mt Shasta
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.
