The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

According to a study by the EPA, aging water and sewer systems in the nation's cities, and insufficient funds to repair them could cause serious problems.

January 26 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Las Vegas faces air pollution, traffic congestion, and scarce water supplies. But the city's mayor, an unlikely New Urbanist, has big plans.

January 26 - The New York Times

Eco-friendly homebuilding begins to find acceptance in the industry.

January 26 - American Demographics

Lawmakers in Florida are calling for private investment in the constitutionally mandated high-speed rail system.

January 26 - The Tampa Tribune

Community leaders of Frankford, PA, hope new transportation center will help struggling businesses.

January 26 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Black churches are playing an ever-more important role in urban revitalization efforts -- including buying stadiums.

January 25 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Houston Chronicle blasts the light rail opponents that have filed a lawsuit against the transit agency.

January 25 - The Houston Chronicle

California state study finds 39,000 abandoned mines throughout the state. These mines, dating back to the 19th century, are safety hazards and can contaminate air and water.

January 25 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Robert J. Samuelson argues that contradictions in the U.S. energy policy are responsible for California's energy crisis. "If you want to curb pollution and global warming, you can't have cheap power."

January 25 - Newsweek

Hermosa Beach won a court victory which says that they can ban oil drilling by ocean-tapping wells within the city.

January 25 - The Los Angeles Times

Young architects willing to take risks are bringing back good urban design.

January 25 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Will smart growth result in more traffic congestion and air pollution?

January 25 - Planetizen

Chicago city officials announced a proposal to improve traffic in the city's downtown area.

January 25 - The Chicago Tribune

China will be the first to use Maglev technology in a project that will link Shanghai to the city's airport.

January 25 - BBC News

A Wall Street Journal editorial suggests that the EPA recent actions have been less than ethical.

January 25 - Wall St. Journal

Chicago city officials' new design scheme for Block 37 includes a 66-story residential tower and a 12-story Marriott hotel.

January 24 - Chicago Sun-Times

An exit interview with Acting Secretary Mort Downey of the U. S. Dept. of Transportation. He has two pieces of advice for the new administration.

January 24 - The Washington Post

Alameda County, CA, wants to generate electricity by installing solar panels on housing units of the Santa Rita jail.

January 24 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Roof gardens have been used in Europe for 25 years and can make a building more energy-efficient. Are they up to tackling the urban water runoff and urban heat island problems in U.S. cities?

January 24 - San Jose Mercury News

The location for the new Arizona Cardinal's stadium site boils down to simple economics.

January 24 - The Arizona Republic