The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Bush's Fire Strategy Is 'Inflammatory'
New York Times editorial criticizes the Bush administration strategy to reduce the risk of wildfires.
The Fate Of Farming In Florida
In southern Miami-Dade County, the row crop industry is dying, and the chances for large-scale farms' survival have never been as slim.
Poverty Among Plenty: Connecticut's Urban Failure
Amisdt the nation's wealthiest state, Hartford struggles as one of its worst cities.
New Building, Thriving Downtown Give Racine Better Identity
Environmentally sensitive design is a heartening architectural trend.
School-area Roundabouts Pass The Test In Wisconsin
A study of two modern traffic roundabouts in the Green Bay metropolitan area is now available online from the Brown County Planning Commission.
Development vs. Sustainability is a False Choice
Bjorn Lomborg, director of the Environmental Assessment Institute in Denmark and author of "The Skeptical Environmentalist," argues that serious environmentalists should put development ahead of sustainability if sustainability is ever to be an achievable
America's Trash
A "virtual rubbish bin" looks at what's in the trash generated by an average U.S. resident -- the highest in the world -- and shows where it goes.
A National Anti-sprawl Backlash?
As popular wisdom conceeds that smart growth controls increases housing prices, anti-sprawl efforts face a backlash.
Failing Company May Shirk $1 Billion Toxic Cleanup
Federal officials fret that taxpayers, not polluters, will incur the costs to remediate contaminated sites.
Detroit's 'Bookmobiles' Provide Literate Service
Detroit Public Library delivers books and technology to downtown neighborhoods.
600,000 Tunnel Tourists Turn Out In Boston
600,000 people showed up to tour Boston's new, nearly-complete, 1-1/2 mile-long Central Artery.
Charlie Rose Interviews Rem Koolhaus
Architects Rem Koolhaus, Renzo Piano and Santiago Calatrava on the Charlie Rose Show tonight.
Squabbling Counties Hope To Revamp Boundaries
Officials of two Oregonian counties seek to resolve ongoing taxation and revenue disputes by amending their jurisdictions.
A New Approach To Public Land Management
The U.S. Government is trying a new approach to management of public lands: Denying public access. And maybe that's a good thing.
Sacramento Takes On Snout Houses
Sacramento planners, aiming for "neighborly city streets" propose limiting houses with protruding garages.
The Tale Of Two Oakland Communities
The San Francisco Chronicle examines the challenges facing two communities in Oakland, CA as they try to improve.
Differences At The World Summit
Doubts emerge at the 10-day World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg.
L.A.'s 'Bicycle Freeway'
Despite challenges, a bikeway along the Los Angeles river across the entire City of Los Angeles, might actually happen.
World Summit: Growing Divide Between Rich And Poor Nations
President Bush, who will not be present at the World Summit on Sustainable Development attended by 100 world leaders, faces strong criticism from developing nations.
The Pitfalls Of Urban Design
An examination of what can happen when public spaces are not designed with public safety in mind.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Clovis
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.
