The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Playa Vista Project Back In The News
After nearly 25 stormy years, giant Playa Vista is taking shape as its first residents move in; but controversy is far from over.
North Carolina Builder Emerges As Housing Leader
The Regency Housing Group has quietly made itself one of the largest builders of affordable apartments in the country since its founding seven years ago.
Transportation Secretary Hails L.A.'s Alameda Corridor
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta called Los Angeles' new Alameda corridor "one of America's most significant transportation projects."
Solving Northwest's Gridlock
Joel Connelly writes about urban sprawl and transit issues in the Pacific Northwest.
The End Of The Master Builder?
The age of the "master builder" has been replaced with a new "planning democracy."
Ridership Of Amtrak's Acela Express Growing
In the Boston-Washington corridor, the ridership of Amtrak's Acela Express is steadily growing.
Profile Of Three Planners
PLANetizen is pleased to offer profiles of planners from across the U.S.
2002 APA Conference: Day 1
Daily updates and photos direct this week from the national planning conference in Chicago.
General Accounting Office Reports Amtrak Numbers
The General Accounting Office says Amtrak is successfully competing with airplanes on shorter routes.
Dulles Rail Project Moves Ahead
A $3.3 billion transit project -- one of the largest in the country -- to build rail to the Dulles International Airport is moving ahead.
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Profiles of the Next Generation of Planners (2002)
PLANetizen is pleased to present profiles of three urban planners.
Pleasantville: 'A Perfect, Peaceful Place'
Richard Roman designs three to four perfect towns every year.
Eco Friendly Urban Village Going Up In San Antonio
The San Antonio Development Agency and Solar San Antonio have partnered to create a community in the spirit of recently enacted city and state laws that encourage higher-density housing in more energy efficient, nonpolluting urban environments.
Transportation Bill May Lead To Sprawl
Opponents to the new road building measure cite concerns over increased development in rural areas.
L.A.'s Alameda Corridor Open For Business
The 20-mile rail cargo expressway linking the nation's busiest harbor complex to train yards near downtown Los Angeles opens today on budget, on schedule and free---relatively--of the problems that usually accompany giant projects.
Fresno Considers Opening Pedestrian Mall To Auto Traffic
Fresno,CA, is considering a plan to allow automobile traffic through a pedestrian mall.
California Zoning Plan Threatens Developers
Alarming California's pro-growth establishment, Gov. Gray Davis is pushing a bill that would give state government significant new power within two years over how and where its cities grow.
Roundabouts Heading For The NC Triangle
Local governments together with the North Carolina DOT are planning to replace ugly or unsafe intersections throughout North Carolina with roundabouts.
New England Town Moves To Preserve Open Space
The Town of Freeport, Maine approved an ordinance requiring developers to custer homes and preserve open space.
A Massive Project: On Time And Within Budget
The $2.4-billion, 20-mile Alameda Corridor in So. CA is open, running on time and within budget.
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.
