The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A study by the Fannie Mae Foundation, New York University professors, and a researcher U. S. Census Bureau finds that city programs promoting home ownership increases property values in the neighborhood.

July 31 - The New York Times

The new law will give townships more say in annexation attempts by Ohio cities, but opponents fear it gives too much power to townships and will increase suburban sprawl.

July 31 - The Cincinnati Enquirer

Santa Ana school officials needed additional land for a school. So the city gave it to them in exchange for use of the facilities.

July 31 - The Los Angeles Times

While some towns struggle to attract new industry and keep a town square alive, others try to slam the brakes on growth, as roads, sewers and schools strain under the load of new homes and families.

July 31 - The Seattle Times

Considered by many as the most beautiful city Hall in the country, Pasadena needs close to $80 million to retrofit it.

July 31 - The Los Angeles Times

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Christie Whitman proposed major changes in the regulation of industrial air pollution that would be more flexible in favor of power plants.

July 31 - The Los Angeles Times

Pittsburgh's new stadium was built in a record two years, but the design build process put significant pressure on the city's planners.

July 31 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Younger residents, living a lifestyle calling for more than one car per household face parking shortages when they move into condos designed for older residents with one car.

July 31 - Sun-Sentinel

There are only two ways into the isolated town of Hana on the island of Maui. But a government decision ripples through the local economy.

July 30 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Is Modesto, California a rural 'hicksville', or a premier Bay Area bedroom community? The media is quick to judge.

July 30 - The San Francisco Chronicle

John G. Parsons says the Loudoun County smart growth initiative is "a quiet revolution" but lacks a regional vision.

July 30 - The Washington Post

If you need a zoning approval or a liquor license in Boston, go to McDermott, Quilty & Miller.

July 30 - The Boston Globe

America Online Inc., and Loudoun County disagree on county's smart growth initiative.

July 30 - The Washington Post

D.J. Tice owns a home in the city and a farm in the country. He compares sprawl in the country versus sprawl in the city.

July 30 - Pioneer Planet

Greg Allen argues that Kansas City's light rail plan, influenced by "trendy" ideas such as "Smart Growth" and "New Urbanism" won't work.

July 30 - The Kansas City Star

Donald J. Trump wants to build the world's tallest building in Chicago.

July 30 - The New York Times

University of Maryland professor Roger Lewis discusses Germany's smart growth strategies and compares the results with urban sprawl in the U.S.

July 30 - The Washington Post

Banking establishments rejuvenate an industrial riverfront in Wilmington, DE.

July 30 - The New York Times

California faces a transportation funding shortfall of over $100 billion over the next decade.

July 29 - The Metro Investment Report

Maryland's brownfields program has only managed to develop two sites, while Pennsylvania's has been a staggering success -- 258 sites.

July 29 - Maryland Capital-Gazette