The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A Checklist For Good Planning
<p>Harris Steinberg, director of PennPraxis of the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, offers 10 steps for good urban planning.</p>
Pittsburgh's Livability: It's The Small Things
<p>The credit for Pittsburgh's recent honor of 'most livable city' goes not to big marketing or development initiatives, but the sum of a lot of small things that make the city and region a good place to live.</p>
Who Builds More Density: Houston or Portland?
<p>Does Houston's unzoned, free-market approach or Portland's more comprehensively-planned approach build more density? A comparison looks at what's happening in the more planned, high-growth, Sunbelt cities.</p>
In Second Life, 'Main Street' Dominates Corporate Stores
<p>The marketing departments of many large companies that have setup stores in the virtual world, Second Life, are finding that it's hard to compete with places developed by residents.</p>
Can Planners Fix Scotland's Housing Shortage?
<p>Scotland's shortage of affordable housing is causing many to rethink planning and policy regulations.</p>
A New Model For Urban Infill
<p>When residents of Denver's Curtis Park neighborhood learned of a plan to build an apartment complex on a small lot, they formed the Curtis Park Investors Group (CPIG) to purchase the land. Then they built something else.</p>
India To Draft National Climate Change Plan
<p>Government will draft a policy to address deforestation, melting glaciers, and energy-efficient economic growth but officials did not mention cutting greenhouse gas emissions.</p>
San Francisco Parking Initiative: Aparkalypse Now?
<p>A "graphic look" at the pro-parking referendum sponsored by Gap founder Don Fisher.</p>
The Importance Of Parks In An Urban World
<p>Green spaces and parks are becoming increasingly important as more and more people inhabit urban areas.</p>
Handling 'Superdensity'
<p>In the coming age of "superdensity", planners and architects are going to have to rethink the way they plan new developments, according to a recent study.</p>
Honolulu Rail System Moves Closer To Funding
<p>The city of Honolulu, Hawaii, has received initial approval for a $20 million federal grant for engineering studies on a planned rail system in the city.</p>
NYC Asking $1 Billion For Manhattan Waterfont
<p>The space above Hudson Yards, which could be home to over 12 million square feet of new offices and residences, is up for sale.</p>
Congress To Fund More Affordable Housing
<p>A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives aims to build or rehabilitate 1.5 million affordable homes in the next 10 years. Housing advocates say this is the first step towards solving a growing problem.</p>
Seattle Moves To Preserve Historic Downtown Structures
<p>With a wave of new development underway downtown, the City of Seattle has nominated 37 structures as historic landmarks, and has plans for even more preservation efforts.</p>
Long Commutes Discourage Volunteerism
<p>A new study demonstrates that long commutes negatively impact a community's pool of volunteers and decreases social capital.</p>
Study Reveals Biking Trends In Portland
<p>Portland, Oregon, is one of the country's most bike-friendly cities, but in a recent survey of cyclists, bike riders say that the city could be doing more.</p>
Friday Funny: Proposed San Diego Tower Has Controversial Design
<p>The developer of a new 40-story building in downtown San Diego is going back to the drawing boards after criticism that the building resembled a phallus.</p>
The Arts and Austin's Second Street District
<p>Austin's artists, arts organizations, and creative businesses contribute to the vibrancy, help define the identity, and sustain and grow the city's diverse cultures, especially in the burgeoning Second Street District.</p>
Who Is A 'Stakeholder'?
<p>After eight years of existence, neighborhood councils in Los Angeles are still struggling to define who should be involved in their process of advising the city.</p>
EPA To Provide Smart Growth Assistance
<p>The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency will provide technical assistance to communities in six states to plan for more efficient, affordable, and environmentally sensitive growth.</p>
City of Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
