The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Breaking The Habit Of Suburbia
If the war with suburbia is over, why are we still struggling with its development habits?
Some Towns Untouched By Wave Of Diversity
The dramatic change in the diversity of the U.S. population over the last 10 years did not reach some towns.
Drilling Beneath The Great Lakes
The energy crisis has renewed interest in drilling under the Great Lakes, the world's largest supply of fresh surface water.
Streamlining The Development Process
Commissioners in Hollywood, FL have approved changes that aim to allow developers to break ground sooner.
Amtrak's New Drug Subsidies?
Reason Magazine charges that Amtrak can't turn a buck running trains so it enlists in the drug war.
Preserving Rural Farmland In South Florida
It turns out the best possible way to rescue Miami-Dade's remaining rural farmland is to incorporate as a ... city.
Campaign Of Sabotage
In this opinion article, Michael Lewyn argues that government sabotages the public transit systems it subsidizes.
Saving Our Rivers
Though we are making progress, the nation's rivers are still endangered.
Brownfield Projects Awards
Each year, the Phoenix Awards recognizes outstanding brownfields projects from across the U.S.
10 Most Improved Transit Systems
A transit trade publication, Metro Magazine, names the 10 most improved transit systems in North America.
Largest Public Works Project In The US
The plans are for 85 new schools at a cost of $1.8 billion. Completion is set for 2006 in Los Angeles.
New Businesses Vs. Historic Architecture
As Fayetteville, NC, tries to attract businesses to downtown areas, conflicts arise over what to do about historic architecture.
Neighborhood Schools Are At Risk
Neighborhood schools define a town's identity as a place with traditional values. How can they be saved?
The Three Most Luxurious Trains
The Automobile Club selects and reviews the world's three most luxurious trains.
The Architecture Firm Of The Future?
A young architecture firm, like many of its peers, has adopted a new approach to architecture practice that combines computer technology, marketing, and business strategies from outside the profession.
How To Attract Businesses To The Inner City
National experts offer Buffalo, NY, ideas for bringing businesses back to the inner city.
Senate Considers SUV Fuel-Efficiency Rules
The U.S. Senate is considering rules to require 'light trucks' to be as fuel-efficient as cars. Automakers say it can't be done.
Assessing Bush's First 100 Days
The League of Conservation Voters assesses the Bush administration's environmental stance in a report titled "Bush and the Environment: A Citizen's Guide to the First 100 Days"
Painting Bush Green
There is lot of green talk coming from the Bush administration these days. It is 'nothing but spin', says Arianna Huffington.
13 Transit Awards For Environmental Excellence
13 projects have been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) 2001 Environmental Excellence Awards.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
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.
