The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A New Jersey gubernatorial candidate is campaigning against sprawl -- by overturning affordable housing rules.

September 3 - New Jersey Courier News

Urban sprawl threatens 95 million acres of farmland in the next several decades, according to a USDA report.

September 3 - The Star Democrat

Tourism is an important industry in Mexico but rapid tourism-related growth without proper planning has resulted in environmental damage. New mega-projects aim to address environmental concerns.

September 3 - The New York Times

Trees in front of billboards in West Hollywood, CA, were illegally trimmed and damaged. Culprits face felony charges. Were billboard companies involved?

September 3 - The New York Times

The International Herald Tribute focuses on Santa Monica -- the place to visit if you're coming to Los Angeles.

September 3 - International Herald Tribune

Scientists and officials in California map open space corridors that are critical for protecting wildlife in the state.

September 2 - The New York Times

Neighborhoods around Boston are facing dramatic changes as the battle for housing -- any housing -- heats up.

September 2 - The Boston Globe

Interstate 70 runs through a beautiful canyon in Glenwood Springs, Colorado -- and is the country's most environmentally sensitive road.

September 2 - Dallas News

Communities that receive RC or EZ designation will be able to use a revitalizing business tax incentive package valued at $22 billion nationwide.

September 2 - HUD News

Denver was ranked behind only Los Angeles for poor air quality in 1977. It is now the first city to come all the way back to clean-air status.

September 2 - The Denver Post

Throughout the region, companies are scrambling to prepare for a transit strike that could disrupt the commute for thousands.

September 1 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A nearly perfect plan has been created for Cincinatti's riverfront. So what's wrong?

September 1 - The Cincinnati Post

Now that the Census Bureau can't use sampling, they've turned to 'imputing.' The differences are intriguing.

September 1 - Wall St. Journal

Is the one-ignored story of the debacle of Los Angeles' Playa Vista Ballona Wetlands destined to be a major media story?

September 1 - New Times-LA

FEATURE

As long as homeownership is a fundamental part of the American dream, we won't have livable cities. America's housing policy is dysfunctional -- homeownership is increasing, but community is disappearing.

September 1 - Daniel Lazare

A much-needed study to investigate the need for a new bridge over the Potomac River was halted. This editorial makes a case for why this study should be completed.

August 31 - The Washington Post

Mike Bowers presents his ideas for addressing Atlanta's congestion problem.

August 31 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Sprawl is one of the reasons that more people are brought in close proximity to wildlife causing an increase in predator attacks.

August 31 - National Geographic

Poll of Chicago suburbanites finds traffic congestion to be a major problem. Many respondents believe improving public transportation will help but don't want to use it themselves.

August 31 - The Chicago Tribune

Fort Lauderdale approved a $74.9 million mixed-use development with a transit hub for trolleys, 92 condos, 75 rental apartments, a pedestrian promenade and 68,673 square feet of retail, on a city-owned lot currently used for beach parking.

August 31 - Sun-Sentinel