The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
What Difference Has The ADA Made?
More than a decade after its passage, the Americans With Disabilities Act has had a noticeable impact — but there's still work to be done.
UK Town Planners Urge Review Of Greenbelt Policy
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), the professional body for urban planners in the UK, has started a debate about the future of green belt policy.
Water And Public Subsidy in Albuquerque, NM
V. B. price writes that the current drought is no time to "shower" developers with subsidies in Albuquerque, NM.
Kentucky's Flirt With Loss Of Transit Funding
A decision to halt emissions testing in Jefferson County threatens federal transit funding throughout Kentucky.
Development Options After Loss Of Downtown Jobs
As the owner of the flagship department store in Portland, OR, clears out its downtown offices, the ponders the possibilities.
Downtown L.A.'s Bold Plan
A massive redevelopment effort could bring thousands of new homes and possibly a stadium to downtown Los Angeles. Will the bold plan revitalize downtown or lead to gentrification and increased housing costs?
Boston's Central Artery: A Victim Of Planning?
An editorial calls for more participation in planning Boston's Central Artery, or it is doomed to become the victim of planners.
Ballot-Box Zoning Begets More Ballot-Box Zoning
Once they take hold, land use ballot measures are like dandelions. You cansnip away at them, but they keep coming back and multiplying.
Proposed L.A. Breakup Is Bold Model
This opinion column examines the proposed breakup of Los Angeles as an option to consider for Philadelphia
Eco-terrorism Backlash
Oregon is home to the first organization dedicated to eliminating eco-terrorism.
Growing Safe
Is your comprehensive plan hazardous to your community's health?
Five Unusual Houses
A documentary film "Home Movie" features five unusual houses and their unconventional owners.
Affordable Housing 'Boom' In Illinois
Michael Suhadolnik fills a void by building low-cost, energy effiencient housing with New Urbanism style.
Ashland, OR: Small Town With Big Town Flare
Micropolitans like Ashland, OR, offers urban compactness and conveneices without being a metropolitan center.
Expanding Ann Arbor's Historic District
Some homeowners worry abou the cost of a proposed expansion of historic district in Ann Arbor, MI.
Bay Area Should Adopt Smart Growth
Smart growth, says Steve Heminger, is good business for the Bay Area and its people.
Orlando To Mandate Reclaimed Water Irrigation
Faced with an ever-growing population and a shrinking water supply, Orlando officials are expected to pass a law that will require developers to hook up to "reclaimed water" lines -- and for homeowners to use the water for their lawns.
Study Says Urban Life Safer Than Rural
Suburban and rural living is not safer than living in urban areas according to a study by a University of Virginia professor.
City's Housing Plan Challenged
Housing advocates have filed a lawsuit against Pasadena, CA alleging the city has failed to comply with a state law that requires cities to plan housing for low- and very low-income residents.
Hi-Tech Town Gets Hi-Tech Parking Meters
San Francisco is moving to replace its quarters-only parking meters with high-tech machines that accept different denomination coins and are touted as being more accurate and less susceptible to theft and tampering.
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.
