The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Billboards Vs. Local Redevelopment Plans
The City of New Rochelle has reached a compromise with billboard companies after being sued for banning them entirely within city limits.
When Land Use Regulations Are Not Enforcable
In Kern County, California, businesses can disregard land use regulations without consequence.
Transit-friendly Complex In Ft. Lauderdale
An office complex where bus riders, carpoolers, bike riders and train users would get special treatment is inching its way toward approval in Broward County.
Rebuilding The Pentagon: An Interactive Guide
An interactive guide to ambitious project to restore and rebuild the Pentagon.
Bohemians, Gays, And The 'Creative Class'
To prosper, British cities should attract the "creative class" says Richard Florida.
How To Become a 'Biotech Hotbed'
Cities and states compete for biotech industries.
Designing For Security
The American Planning Association, the American Institute of Architects and American Society of Landscape Architectshave formed a coalition to advocate the need to balance security and aesthetics.
Employers Begin Chasing Population Growth
Future growth and development patterns will turn the relationship between jobs and people on its head.
People Power Will Save The Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley, according to a recent Milken Institute study, represents roughly six percent of the entire tech output in the nation.
The 'Cup-Fiti' Trend
Late at night vandals are leaving plastic-foam cups spelling out messages in chain link fences overlooking freeways in Phoenix.
A 'Biobelt' In St. Louis
A St. Louis response to the Brookings Institution report that claims no new regions can develop biotechnology.
Transit-Oriented Development: Moving From Rhetoric To Reality
This paper proposes new reforms and strategies to help TOD projects overcome barriers and reach their full promise.
Town's Anti-Solicitation Policy Ruled Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court rules that the anti-solicitation ordinance in Stratton, OH, is too broad.
Ann Arbor To Require Higher Cleanup Standards
Ann Arbor City Council is expected to require cleanup standards higher than Michigan state requirements.
The Growing Parking Spot
Cities in California eliminate parking spaces for compact cars as parking spaces grow larger to accomodate sport utility vehicles, minivans and other light trucks.
Grassroots Approach To Master Planning
Residents of rural Fulton County have taken it upon themselves to develop a master plan to limit development in Georgia's largest undeveloped area.
Does New Urbanism Make Good Neighbors?
Corporate campuses can blend in to the community with good design. A comparison of two corporate campuses in California.
Brookings Institution Report Misinterprets The Future Of Biotech
Response to the report recently released by the Brookings Institution that claims that no regions except existing leaders can succeed in developing biotechnology.
Exit Strategy For 'Big Box Blight'
Charlotte city planners have a new requirement for big box planners: an exit strategy.
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust's list identifies parts of American history that are threatened by neglect, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy.
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.
