The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Bush Administration Policies Draining Wetlands
Environmental groups release a report that claims thousands of acres of wetlands have been drained by developers under a policy adopted by the Bush administration.
A Review Of Suburban Nation
A review of "Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream" by Andres Duany, Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, and Jeff Speck, published in 2001.
The Venice Of The East's Canals Threatened
Once known as the "Venice of the East", Bangkok's canals are now a victim of urban sprawl.
Many Definitions Of Sprawl
A selection of opinions about urban sprawl.
New Urbanism And Natural Law
An essay by Phillip Bess on "the moral authority of the urban transect."
A Radical Vision For San Jose, CA
Anticipating the next economic boom, San Jose, CA, embraces New Urbanism for Coyote Valley plan.
The Economic Impacts Of An NFL Stadium
An Economic Research Associate study finds that a proposed stadium in Arlington, TX will generate $15.82 billion in economic impacts for the city over 30 years.
Eight Principles Of Smart Growth
Smart Growth in a nutshell by the New Hampshire Office of Energy and Planning.
The Saga Of Penn's Landing
Will a retail-entertainment complex on Philadelphia's Penn's Landing ever happen?
Jobs-Housing Imbalance Promotes Sprawl
By attracing jobs but not new residents, suburban jurisdictions promote sprawl.
Satellite City Should Be Sustainable
Brian Schmidt criticizes San Jose's plan to build a satellite city.
Electronic Eavesdropping At City Hall
Construction of San Jose's new city hall is delayed after questions are raised about electronic eavesdropping and collusion.
The Geography Of Trade and Terrorism
Can regional economic development encourage free trade and discourage terrorism?
Design as a Competitive Advantage for Cities
Design is a too-often overlooked asset that adds value to cities.
Bush Administration's Hypocritical Forest Policy
The Bush administration is willing to let state and local governments to have a say on national forest policies but only as long as they're saying what the administration wants to hear.
A Powerless Planning Director?
A columnist reports that Philadelphia's planning director suggests that she is "powerless" to design a better building across from City Hall.
Michael Graves Profiled
Fast Company profiles architect and designer Michael Graves on his greatest desgin -- his company.
Reducing Our Dependence On Foreign Oil
Unlike current energy plans proposed by President Bush and Senator Kerry, both supply and demand sides of the transportation issue will have to be addressed to make a meaningful impact in reducing the dependence on foreign oil.
Amtrak's Dismal On-Time Performance
July marks the fourth consecutive month of declining on-time performance. One Amtrak train arrives 35 hours late to El Paso.
Friday Funny: London Underground Games
Build your own London Underground Tube line and race trains.
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Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
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FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
