The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Taking Risks with Urban Design
The City of Rotterdam is experimenting with a new approach to creating exciting, interesting public places: stop making them so safe.
Everybody Wins with Public-Private Partnerships
The expansion of the Washington Metro relies heavily on self-imposed landowner taxes.
Major TOD Project Planned For Microsoft's Hometown
King County Dept. of Transportation's Transit Oriented Development (TOD) group is soliciting proposals for development in Redmond,WA.
Active Living By Design
A national trend to reshape suburban communities to encourage walking and cycling is taking root. [Correction noted.]
City Backs Developers' Creek Relocation Plan
City of Rancho Cordova, CA, is at odds with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over developers' plan to relocate a creek to make space for a "town center".
Lawmakers Pony Up for Major Transportation Spending
The next generation of TEA-21 passes overwhelmingly by House of Representatives.
Madison's Most Ambitious Development Project Ever
A Madison, WI, development project could be the city's biggest most expensive. Is it too much?
Balancing Environmentalism and Security
Critics argue that a U.S. border fencing project may harm sensitive ecological areas.
My Side Of The Mountain
Local governments and private property owners battle it out over preserving scenic character.
$300 Million Retail Center Planned For Moscow
The project is expected to change the face of northwestern Moscow.
The Green Side Of A Parking Lot
Surface parking lots in New York City are fertile ground to sprout new high-priced high-rises.
Golden Gamble In Grass Valley
Mining company proposes to reopen and operate a gold mine within city limits of Grass Valley, CA.
Mercury Pollution Increasing
Study finds that Mercury pollution is more extensive in Northeast.
Innovative Ballpark Proposed For TND
The developers of Meriam Park in Chico, California, are proposing to embed a professional baseball stadium into the urban fabric of a new town center.
Maryland Assembly Shoots Down Granny-Flat Bill
A bill that would have made it easier to build accessory dwelling units across Maryland in order to provide affordable housing was shot down amid fears of overcrowding and traffic.
New York's Thruway Tolls Set To Rise
Despite rising revenues, New York's Thruway Authority says fare hikes needed to pay for projects.
Disneyland Adjacent
A development plan looks to capture some of the $3.6 billion Disneylandbrings into Southern California every year.
HOPE VI: On The chopping Block Again
Once again HOPE VI is on the chopping block, and this time it appears the Bush administration really means it.
Architecture Out Of The Box
When trucking company owner Malcolm McLean invented the shipping container in the 1930’s, he probably had no idea that he had also provided the world with a source of inexpensive, rugged, and easily adapted housing.
The Political Cost To Wal-Mart Supporters
Voters in the Southern California city of Rosemead oust two council members who supported Wal-Mart's plans to open a store in the city.
City of Moorpark
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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
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