The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Do 'Hot' Architects Mean Great Cityscapes?
A hot architectural design can make an unknown city into a mecca. Can brand-name architects consistently deliver?
Traditional Neighborhood Development Coming To Central Florida
Horizon West, a large master planned community in fast growing Southwest Orange County, is hoping to develop several neo-traditional "villages" in the area, but nearby residents are concerned about the scale of the project.
Drawing Board Freeways In L.A. County
There is a Caltrans master plan that was developed in 1958. Only 61% of those roads have been built.
Preservationists Target Chicago Redevelopment Effort
Chicago Housing Authority wants to destroy failed public housing. Historic preservationists say it is part of history and should be preserved.
Cities Want To Avoid Becoming Like L.A.
Many growing cities of the West are becoming more like Los Angeles, the 'poster child of urban sprawl.'
Why Smart Growth Is Important For Kentucky
Kentucky has formed a 35-member Smart Growth Task Force to help plan growth in the state.
Global Group Watches The World's Forests
Global Forest Watch is an international group that uses the latest digital technology to monitor and map the world's forests.
Curbing Growth In Portland
Portland's urban growth boundary is meant to control growth and preserve farmland and forests. But opponents it has caused traffic problems and high home prices.
Why Isn't Solar Energy Popular In Sunny L.A.?
Los Angeles wanted to become the "Solar Capital of the World." What happened?
L.A.'s Unofficial State Of The City Address
A respected businessman gives a no-holds barred review of urban development in Los Angeles.
North Carolina's Case Study In Growth
For an experiment in managing growth, the town to watch is Currituck, N.C., just south of Virginia Beach and Chesapeake.
New Website Highlights Signage Issues For Business
The U.S. Small Business Administration's new signage website offers a one-source review of signage for businesses.
Seven Barriers To Better Development
Despite more innovative projects, there are still seven consistent barriers to better development.
New York Readies Tough New Emissions Rules
While the smog situation worsens in New York, the state is preparing tough new emissions rules.
Andres Duany Interview: New Urbanism And The Future
Andres Duany answers his critics and talks about how New Urbanism confronts the future.
Disintermediation Of The Architect?
A variety of architectural plans for stock homes and other structures can easily be purchased over the Internet, bypassing architects entirely.
California Coastal Commission Unconstitutional?
The California Coastal Commission is held unconstitutional. The executive director says the State will appeal.
Can Gambling Revitalize The Inner City?
Detroit has become the nation's largest testing ground for urban casinos. Now Oakland, CA is considering its own inner-city gambling.
Black And White: The Segregated City
U.S. cities are still highly segregated and this isolation is aggravating social problems. According to census figures, the Buffalo Niagara community is one of the most segregated regions in the nation.
Is Sprawl A Dirty Word?
As the debate over sprawl grows, some see the use of the word as loaded with negative connotations.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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