The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Charles Longino, a professor of gerontology, identifies the best retiree locales that are close to major metropolitan areas by using FBI and U.S. Justice Department crime statistics and housing costs.

April 26 - The Wall Street Journal

One of Canada's national newspapers, the Globe and Mail, pays tribute to Jane Jacobs with several articles.

April 26 - The Globe and Mail

USA Today reports that public transit systems across the United States are seeing an increase in ridership, presumably due to rapidly increasing gas prices.

April 26 - USA Today

With growth of so-called "mega-churches" continuing unabated, congregations are outgrowing their current environs and are getting creative about new buildings in which to worship. But the trend is not without controversy.

April 26 - The Wall Street Journal

An increase in supply and decrease in demand has slowed sales in one of America's most expensive single-family housing markets.

April 26 - The Boston Globe

A frustrated Houston commuter painstakingly analyzes his travel habits and uses a series of mathematical formulas to determine the optimum commute and save the most time.

April 26 - OmniNerd

In the face of large-scale manufacturing job losses, Ontario's Kitchener-Waterloo region still manages to lead the nation in economic development and innovation.

April 26 - The Globe and Mail

The Idaho Statesman presents an editorial outlining a four step roadmap to obtain necessary public transit funding from a reluctant legislature.

April 26 - The Idaho Statesman

Scientists debate whether last year's record Atlantic hurricanes can be attributable to greenhouse gases.

April 26 - CNN

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April 25 - David Gest

A study of the Northeast Ohio economy provides a different way of analyzing and tracking the impact of economic development initiatives by mathematically analyzing economic data and determining there are eight key factors of regional economic growth.

April 25 - The Fund for Our Economic Future

A grassroots coalition in Oakland used its organizing and design skills to produce a housing proposal the city couldn't refuse, despite the mayor's stiff opposition.

April 25 - Shelterforce Magazine

The revered writer, activist, and intellectual urban pundit, author of The Death and Life of Great American Cities, has died at the age of 89.

April 25 - The Toronto Star

Voters reject tax to stop the thinning sands of the Outer Banks in North Carolina.

April 25 - Richmond Times Dispatch

Mike Krusee, Texas House Transportation Committee Chair, says tolls are more efficient and equitable than gas taxes.

April 25 - tollroadnews.com

Anthony Perrotti owns hundreds of crime- and drug-infested apartments in the New Haven area, yet claims to have done little wrong. What gives?

April 25 - New Haven Advocate

Why is a Denver neighborhood organization so eager to spread the word about a locally unwanted land use?

April 25 - Denver Westword

A new government study sheds light on the cause of most crashes -- and the results are startling. Prior analysis of crashes showed "driver inattention" to be responsible for only 1 out of 4 crashes.

April 25 - Associated Press via San Francisco Chronicle

Neal Peirce writes that there is a way to rebuild New Orleans in a responsible, sustainable way: make low-lying areas parkland, and build denser neighborhoods on higher ground. But there appears to be no political will to make it happen.

April 25 - The Seattle Times

The bold designs are part of the ongoing redevelopment of downtown L.A., sparked by Gehry's 2003 Walt Disney Concert Hall.

April 24 - The Los Angeles Times