The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Portland, Maine, At A Crossroads
The first article in a week-long series examines how Portland, Maine's growing reputation as one of the most livable cities in the United States is quickly altering the social demographics of a once working and middle class city.
Is Commercial Architecture Ruining St. Petersberg's Skyline?
Are commercial architects ruining St. Petersberg's historic panoramic views as a result of penny-pinching investors?
Cash For Development Rights?
A deputy district attorney charges she was fired after protesting a Lennar development project. The lawsuit uncovers a series of questionable payments from the city of the developer.
In San Francisco, Planning Commission Limits Downtown Parking
In an attempt to reduce car use and traffic congestion, the SF Planning Commission passes legislation to limit residential parking in downtown -- and ban freestanding parking garages.
Virgin Airlines To Go Green?
CEO Richard Branson says his company is looking into alternative methods for jet fuel as a way to save costs.
New Orleans' Dispersed Black Residents Face Voting Barriers
Red tape and foot-dragging on the part of FEMA may prevent thousands of Black voters dispersed by Hurricane Katrina from voting in local elections.
Nation's Smallest Parcel?
A postage stamp-sized parcel of land in Jackson Township, Indiana is selling for $1,500. It's 0.0000000159 of an acre.
A Community Emerges Around Denver's New Airport
The area around Denver International Airport is rapidly expanding into a fully developed city, with two dozen or more projects in development.
Global Warming's Dire Effect on World's Freshwater Supply
The greatest and most immediate effect of global warming may be on the world's fresh water supplies
Why Detroit Needs Light Rail
Besieged by growing traffic snarls, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners has voted to consider a light rail system in the greater Detroit area.
Paradise Valley Tries For A Perfect Plan One More Time
Yellowstone gateway looks to guide rapid growth, change.
Revisiting Elia Kazan's 'Wild River'
The 1960 film, depicting the origins of the Tennessee Valley Authority, has been restored and got a rare screening at a recent film festival.
Alternative Anchors
With ambience becoming more important than ever, the gathering place is beginning to replace the anchor.
New Exhibit Shows History Of British Suburbia
The Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture is hosting an exhibit that chronicles the last 100 years of suburbia in England.
Builing A New Orleans For The 21st Century
Community leaders and developers all agree that New Orleans must be built towards the future, but there are many ideas about how to go about doing it.
City Looses Unusual 'Taking' Case
Thirty years after urban renewal effort, jury rules that a city's condemnation threat constitutes temporary taking.
A Rapidly-Growing Field: Disaster Research And Planning
Hurricanes in the US, an earthquake in Pakistan, and last year's tsunami have focused interest on a field now in high demand: disaster research.
Business Wisdom in the High Country
A Santa Fe CDC responded to skyrocketing housing costs by becoming a lender and broker while it also preserved and built homes. In the process, the organization developed a more retail-oriented approach to ensuring people’s financial security.
Designing Spaces To Fight Obesity
In an attempt to compel a "captive" audience to become more physically active, architects are responding to clients' desires to include opportunities for exercize in the buildings' designs.
Wal-Mart Winning In Economically Shattered Town
Supercenter opponents are losing their battle against Wal-Mart in a small Midwestern town.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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.
