The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The revival of the Rampart District, a generation after it became one of the most violent districts in Los Angeles and seven years after its famous police scandal, shows how diverse are the factors that determine urban evolution.

July 17 - The Los Angeles Times

While a London-style congestion charge is unpopular with voters, experts agree that a congestion pricing scheme for major arterial roads is the only way to solve the city's traffic problems.

July 17 - The Sydney Morning Herald

In advance of the anticipated September release of Daniel Libeskind's plans for Denver's Civic Center, a group of Denver-based architects and planners discuss what their own proposals would look like.

July 17 - The Rocky Mountain News

With tens of thousands of housing units springing up downtown and nearby classrooms already at capacity, the local school district is figuring out how to meet the coming demand.

July 17 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A new service will allow drivers to auction off information about when they will leave their parking spaces to other drivers looking for a spot to park.

July 17 - National Public Radio: Day to Day

Maryland Governor Robert Ehrlich may be trying to sabotage a controversial proposed transit line in suburban Maryland to hide the fact there may not be any money left for it, according to the former chair of the Metro Advisory Board.

July 17 - The Washington Post

FEATURE

Pedestrian pioneer Alan Durning describes what his family of five is learning by living without four wheels in Cascadia's largest city. Can they survive without the essential currency of the modern American community?

July 17 - Alan Thein Durning

The Arlington Carshare Program 2006 Report provides a summary of the program and provides a second-year evaluation of the Carshare Program based on member surveys conducted by Arlington in March 2005 and 2006.

July 17 - Arlington County

How residents of Lawrence, MA, are campaigning for greater resident control of public resources.

July 17 - Shelterforce Magazine

Universities and colleges have the potential to drive massive urban change but are failing to address global challenges like climate change, according to a new study by researchers at the POLIS Project at the University of Victoria.

July 17 - The Toronto Star

Gail Goldberg speaks about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead as she tackles planning for the nation's second largest city.

July 16 - LA Downtown News

Government officials are finding themselves at odds with an ever more vocal public over major urban development proposals.

July 16 - HK Magazine

Activists in Chicago are seeking private funding for a pedestrian bridge.

July 16 - The Chicago Tribune

A small town in Idaho is looking to capitalize on the success of a cult film by drawing more visitors.

July 16 - The New York Times

As the demand for organic foods increases, suppliers are importing crops from overseas, calling into question some of the environmental benefits.

July 16 - San Diego Union Tribune

A couple build their house using corrugated metal shipping containers.

July 15 - The Los Angeles Times

Innovative group helps working families live closer to town.

July 15 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Inmates of Minnesota's county jails have built 250 homes for rural families making up to 80 percent of the state median income.

July 15 - National Public Radio (NPR) via KnowledgePlex

Sure, housing is expensive in these top 10 cities, but what's driving the cost of living in many of these places through the roof is a lack of job growth and competitive salaries.

July 15 - Forbes Magazine via MSN

A partnership of the City of Columbus, the Central Ohio Building Industrial Association, a local housing group, and others, is sponsoring an affordable housing project built to green standards.

July 15 - The Columbus Dispatch