The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Cleveland has the highest poverty rate among America's big cities, according to newly-released Census data.

August 30 - The Plain Dealer

Many say that pedestrian cellphone use contributes to unsafe conditions, as well as the privatization of public space.

August 30 - The New York Times

In Southern California's booming market, $10 million buys only a "starter mansion."

August 30 - The Los Angeles Times

BLOG POST

A report by California Performance Review Commission, recommends that state agencies "should take an inventory of software purchases and software renewals...and implement open-source alternatives where feasible." According to <a href="http://news.com.com/California+considers+open-source+shift/2100-7344_3-5327581.html?tag=nefd.top">CNet</a>:<br /> <blockquote><br /> California joins numerous government bodies that have adopted or considered procurement policies that favor open-source software as more cost-effective and secure. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts cast its lot with open-source last year, as have government agencies in Britain, Korea and elsewhere.</blockquote>

August 29 - Abhijeet Chavan

BLOG POST

Governing Magazine has a special report on "E-Governing" in their September, 2004 issue, <a href="http://www.governing.com/articles/9egdata.htm">Dealing in Data</a>. <br /> <br /> This is certainly true,<br /> <br /> <blockquote>"Governments have been trying to break down the silos of data that have been built up agency by agency, government by government."</blockquote><br /> <br /> But I wonder about this evaluation, which seems to be the foundation for most of the article:<br /> <br /> <blockquote>"There is one basic prerequisite that has to be met before any data merging can take place. Government agencies have to take the information that lives on paper and convert it into digitized form. "</blockquote>

August 29 - Chris Steins

Will the open-air mall be the future of retail development? A battle in Glendale, CA may herald the future.

August 29 - The Los Angeles Times

Cities in Contra Costa County, CA, find smart growth appealing.

August 29 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Author David Oates walks along the Portland metro area's urban growth boundary.

August 29 - The Oregonian

Study concludes that warmer temperatures may have in part be caused by human activities.

August 29 - Environmental News Network

A city adopts ordinance to discourage big-boxe retailers.

August 29 - The Salt Lake Tribune

A regional advisory agency in Chicago advises local governments that traffic calming measures are not always the best approach to slowing traffic.

August 28 - The Chicago Tribune

If a police officer or teacher lives in the neighborhood where theywork, will there be a reduction in crime in that neighborhood?

August 28 - HUD News

What can be done to save rural communities? Young people leave these towns, often never to return.

August 28 - Clarion Ledger

Does the placement of schools encourage sprawl.

August 28 - The Austin Chronicle

Rep. Earl Blumenauer (District 3, Oregon), discusses the significance of holding the nation's preeminent transportation and land use conference in Southern California.

August 28 - The Planning Report

Since the residents of Toole, UT first welcomed Wal-Mart fourteen years ago, the community has changed in many ways.

August 27 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Flying cars are possible within 10 years. The first step will be flying taxis, according to a Business Week report.

August 27 - Business Week

In what could be a response to Rem Koolhaas' Seattle Central Library, architect Frank Gehry might design a library in Deerfield, IL.

August 27 - The Chicago Tribune

Recent graduates share their surprises after entering the working world.

August 27 - Planning Magazine

The City Council of Mission, KS, unanimously passed zoning ordinance amendments which include more stringent controls on any potential big-box development within its downtown corridor.

August 27 - The Kansas City Star