The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Preserving The World's Great Cities
Architectural Record interviews the author of a new book contrasting the thoughtless destruction of historic cities with stories of those who fought to save them.
Fort Worth Learns From Portland Streetcar's Success
Developing new public transit systems will be expensive - but worth it.
Fight Over Residential Uses In Southlake Town Square
Affluent bedroom suburb is fighting the concept of a true downtown.
The Fight For A Park In Brooklyn
A grass-roots group pushes hard and wins a 70-acre greenbelt in one of the nation's densest urban areas.
The Future Of Architecture: No Architects
Could new technologies, such as nanotechnology, make architecture irrelevant?
The Growth Of Biotechnology Centers In The U.S.
Biotechnology is at the heart of a fast-growing new sector and it has become a focal point of economic development strategies.
Regional Needs Conflict With Desire For Local Control
The needs of a growing region often conflict with desires of individualcommunities.
Multifamily Homes Showcased In Seattle
American Institute of Architects and Seattle Times highlight innovation and creativity in high-density housing.
Congress Plans For More Forest Protection
Scientific research and strong public support prompted Congress to action protecting National Forests from development.
Chicago Ready To Revamp 1957 Zoning Law
After 50 years of zoning out, Chicago is reforming its code.
Phoenix: World's Best Example Of A Heat Island
Phoenix's rapid development over the last four decades have made it the "prime example in the world" of a heat island.
Orfield Diagnosis, Hughes Prescription
Myron Orfield brings his metropolitics to Philadelphia: we're not in Minnesota anymore.
New Ecoresorts: Are They Really Green?
Are the new giant ecoresorts sustainable?
Schley Mountain: A Land-Use Case Study
An extensive special report examines land use in New Jersey by looking at The Hills, a 5,100-unit collection of townhouses and single-family homes, commercial strips and office buildings, that's home to about 10,000 people.
Power Struggle Over Annexation
A county and city differ over annexation and services issues.
Restoring A River
Scientists and engineers plan to use a new approach called "adaptive management" to reverse the damage suffered by the Colorado River ecosystem.
City Restores Olmsted's Legacy
A million-dollar project will restore Frederick Law Olmsted's parkway system in Buffalo, NY,
The Economic Benefits Of Being A 'Slow City'
A "slow city" can benefit from being unique.
Preserving A Small Town Identity
The community of Montverde, Florida is fighting to keep its small town charm
Best Practice Community Programs
Read about 19 community programs that are really working. These success stories are examples of American ingenuity at its best.
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.
