The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Discussing Tourism, Planning And Sustainability
<p>Michael Romanos, a distinguished professor of planning and economic development at the University of Cincinnati, sits down to talk about this experience working with cities and cultures around the world -- and in his own backyard.</p>
Paris Says No More Clothing Stores On Champs Elysées
<p>The city's commercial planning committee rejected an application from Swedish retailer H&M, saying the famous boulevard -- already home to major clothing retailers -- needs less shops and more cinemas, restaurants and cafes.</p>
Saving A Historic Structure From A Road Widening Project
<p>In Baltimore County, Maryland, historic African-American school building will be moved away from dangerous traffic.</p>
Northern California A Bright Spot For Train Travel
<p>The Captiol Corridor between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area -- Amtrak's third most popular line -- celebrates its 15-year anniversary and reports growing ridership and rider satisfaction.</p>
Small Towns Removed From Georgia's New Map
<p>The Georgia Department of Transportation is being criticized for eliminating hundreds of small communities from its new official map.</p>
Friday Funny: Carolers Take On Gentrification
<p>A group in Boston's Chinatown has written their own lyrics to some classic Christmas songs to protest the neighborhood's rapid gentrification.</p>
The Inverse Relationship Between Age And Transit Use
<p>A recent survey reveals that San Diego County senior citizens are less likely to use public transportation as they grow older. Many seniors cite their lack of experience, long waits, and a lack of adequate routes as keeping them from using transit.</p>
The Battle Over Funding For Regional Rail In Texas
<p>A regional rail system is being planned for the Dallas-Fort Worth area, but lawmakers can't agree on how the project will be funded.</p>
Using The Internet To Find A Parking Space
<p>A new Internet start-up hopes to become the eBay for parking spaces by allowing people to find and trade parking online.</p>
Will Smart Growth Work In Los Angeles?
<p>Giant mixed-use projects are coming, but are Angelenos ready to change their driving lifestyle?</p>
Miami May Ease Downtown Affordable Housing Requirements
<p>Struggling to meet its mandate that requires 15 percent of new units downtown to be affordable, the Miami Downtown Development Authority is asking officials to change the rules.</p>
Taking Homes For Parking? Think Again!
<p>A back door plan to use eminent domain to provide additional parking for a main street shopping district creates outrage in a Chicago area community.</p>
Of Skybridges And Sidewalks
<p>A battle is brewing in Salt Lake City over a proposed skybridge over Main street that would link two shopping centers near Temple Square.</p>
Group Makes Plans For Walkable Minneapolis
<p>A newly formed non-profit group is focusing on developing a network of pedestrian-friendly routes in downtown.</p>
Rewriting Philadelphia's Zoning Code
<p>With the oldest zoning laws of any major city in the U.S., it's time to retool the rules that govern Philadelphia's growth, argues a recent editorial.</p>
The Debate Over City Planning In Toronto
<p>With the city's planning and zoning rules outdated and elected officials often catering to the interests of developers or NIMBYs, many decry Toronto's "let's-make-a-deal" planning.</p>
New York Is Getting Too Big
<p>The city's strained infrastructure can't handle the forecasted growth, say experts. To remain globally competitive, the city is faced with the challenge of major upgrades.</p>
More Cities Taking Local Action On Climate Change
<p>In spite -- or because -- of federal inaction on climate change, dozens of cities and states are taking their own actions on reducing greenhouse gases.</p>
Designing The City For The 22nd Century
<p>A design competition asks planners and architects in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago to reimagine their cities for the future.</p>
MARTA Ridership Up In Atlanta?
<p>Though the numbers show that ridership on MARTA's rail service is up 10 percent, the increase could only be a result of new fare gates that have curbed turnstile-jumping.</p>
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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