The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

<p>In order to help residents understand the possible implications of a new multi-story transit oriented development, a developer plans to illustrate building heights by raising large balloons into the air where the buildings would stand.</p>

February 16 - The Gazette

<p>A staggering $360 million refinance of a gritty 1,800-unit complex from the 1950's is another indicator that high profits can be found in long-overlooked inner-city neighborhoods.</p>

February 16 - The Slatin Report

<p>In an effort to limit the destruction of historic university-owned properties, the Indiana state legislature is considering a bill that would add a six-month public review period to any planned demolition that may have historic significance.</p>

February 16 - The Chicago Tribune

<p>As new storm water runoff regulations begin to apply to the smaller municipalities in Wisconsin, many communities are looking to join forces to create regional ordinances and tax schemes that will enable them to comply.</p>

February 16 - Onalaska Community Life

<p>Study concludes that eminent domain has evolved into a tool for the 'rich and the powerful" to take from the 'poor and politically weak'.</p>

February 16 - Castle Coalition

<p>A new report from a Denver task force on foreclosures reveals that several neighborhoods in the city are suffering from high foreclosure rates.</p>

February 16 - The Rocky Mountain News

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February 16 - Christian Madera

<p>How accurate is the popular website that offers free estimates of home values?</p>

February 16 - The Wall Street Journal

<p>George Hincapie, former teammate of Lance Armstrong, plans to build houses and condos in Greenville County. The 300-acre development includes amenities designed for athletes.</p>

February 16 - The Greenville News

<p>As Canada's political landscape has changed over the past few years, so too has the federal approach to Canada's cities.</p>

February 16 - CPRN

<p>The Communist government in West Bengal, India, has seized the land of thousands of farmer to make room for a car factory. Many criticize the government's emphasis on industrialization.</p>

February 16 - BBC

<p>State and federal transportation officials have voiced concerns about the feasibility of a transit plan put forward by regional transportation planners in Portland, Oregon. The two sides continue to clash.</p>

February 15 - The Portland Tribune

<p>In Harford County, Maryland, an ordinance has been approved that would strictly limit the development of new homes in areas with overcrowded schools.</p>

February 15 - The Baltimore Sun

<p>As the city plans to demolish most of its public housing, the only publicly-subsidized units remaining will be offered to senior citizens. Displaced residents will be given counseling and vouchers enabling them to live anywhere in the country.</p>

February 15 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

<p>Local governments and citizens are finding that tackling community problems requires new forms of deliberative democracy.</p>

February 15 - Tom Paine

<p>The ambitious plan proposes to transform Peachtree Street with new streetcars, parks and other amenities. But skeptics wonder if such a massive overhaul is feasible -- or even necessary.</p>

February 15 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

<p>Bill Fulton, smart growth expert and a City Council member in Ventura, California, recounts a marathon eight hour city council meeting and two controversial land use projects the council approves.</p>

February 15 - Bill Fulton's Blog

<p>A construction boom is transforming Cartagena. Some are concerned that tourism and rapid development will degrade the city's charm.</p>

February 15 - The Los Angeles Times

<p>How the White House is portraying President Bush as a longtime supporter of the efforts to combat global warming.</p>

February 15 - The Los Angeles Times

<p>A county in Central Romania has expressed interest in purchasing the castle used by the 15th Century medieval ruler who inspired the tale of "Dracula" -- seeing the castle as an opportunity to increase tourism in the Eastern European country.</p>

February 15 - Bloomberg via Business Day