The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Does local control over environmental projects result in better outcomes than higher levels of government?

October 30 - California State University, Sacramento

Ontario, Canada, plans to curb urban sprawl with a new growth management strategy.

October 29 - The Globe and Mail

The Denver Post dispells 9 myths about Denver's $4.7 billion, 12-year comprehensive transportation plan.

October 29 - The Denver Post

Twenty-five years of redevelopment efforts in "Original Aurora", the downtown of Colorado's third largest city, are coming to fruition with an emerging arts district.

October 29 - Aurora Daily Sun & Sentinel

A high-profile interdisciplinary graduate planning workshop introduces a unique range of topics about the built environment.

October 29 - Harvard University

A new report from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute evaluates the benefits of rail transit in a study of major U.S. cities.

October 29 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

Architect Frank Gehry is finishing plans for a new home in Venice, California, and 'quietly wooing the neighbors.'

October 29 - The Los Angeles Times

Stephen Hese analyzes the environmental record of John Kerry and George Bush.

October 29 - The Japan Times

Some influential Christian fundamentalist politicians oppose environmental protection laws on the grounds that ecological destruction will bring about the Apocalypse.

October 29 - Grist Magazine

DesMoine's Drake neighborhood breaks ground on a new, "New Urban" development.

October 29 - Des Moines Register

What are the long-lasting effects of human habitation and what can be done to make it more sustainable in arid regions in the future.

October 29 - The Christian Science Monitor

UN climate chief says more needs to be done to counter global warming.

October 28 - Reuters

Erosion is eating away at the Eskimo village of Newtok, Alaska. The village grocer has stepped up to lead the relocation.

October 28 - The Los Angeles Times

A report by Canada's commissioner of the environment criticizes environmental progress.

October 28 - The Globe and Mail

Chicago approves a record $1.82 billion deal to lease the Chicago Skyway to a Spanish-Australian consortium.

October 28 - The Chicago Tribune

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October 28 - Chris Steins

The Oregonian gets George Bush and John Kerry to respond to questions about their stand on environmental issues.

October 28 - The Oregonian

The CSM argues that the high court can't let cities and states take someone's land simply to avoid raising taxes.

October 28 - The Christian Science Monitor

Presidential candidates quietly vie for the crucial support of traditionally conservative voters who are also serious about conservation.

October 28 - The New York Times

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation considers the impacts of sprawl on children.

October 28 - Australian Broadcasting Corporation