The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Los Angeles Magazine profiles environmentalist Joe Edmiston, who may be the most powerful unelected official in the city.

August 5 - Los Angeles Magazine

Jared Diamond, author of the controversial book and PBS series Guns, Germs, and Steel talks about how geography and the environment have influenced the rise and fall of civilizations.

August 4 - Wired

The central district has seen its share of change in architecture, but 'mcmansioning' is a turn for the worse.

August 4 - The Stranger

Idaho's housing boom is expected to survive the end of the so-called housing bubble.

August 4 - The Idaho Statesman

The Port Authorities of New York and New Jersey $100 million to build a new tunnel under New York Harbor. Only problem -- they've never heard of the project.

August 4 - The New York Times

Can housing policies and programs be used more strategically to revitalize weak market cities? A new report shows how to harness market forces for growth while protecting the poor.

August 4 - National Housing Institute

From Amsterdam, to Brazil, to St. Louis, the Project for Public Spaces adds 10 urban locations to its list of Great Public Places.

August 4 - Project For Public Spaces

BLOG POST

Interesting idea under development at the <a href="http://www.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/stories/2005/augmented_maps/">University of Cambridge</a>.<br /> <br /> "Printed maps can be designed and printed to show fine detail and yet remain easy to take in at a glance. They are also simple to use in group discussions. However, a new map needs to be printed whenever information changes. Computer-based maps on a screen can change dynamically to represent a changing situation, but are not as easy to use. Dr Tom Drummond, Dr Gerhard Reitmayr, and Ethan Eade are combining the benefits of printed maps with the benefits of computer based dynamic maps, creating a dynamic high resolution map by augmenting printed maps with digital graphical information.

August 4 - Scott Page

With consumer demand unflagging despite rising prices, home builders are quickening their pace for new homes in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

August 4 - Press-Enterprise

An unexpected populist backlash against the Supreme Court's eminent domain ruling threatens a variety of projects that depend on the use of eminent domain.

August 4 - Wall St. Journal

Mayor proposes imposing impact fees that would be used to pay for Seattle parks.

August 4 - The Seattle Times

You can't fight terrorism without a good map.

August 4 - The Christian Science Monitor

Artist and community planner Milenko Matanovic of the Pomegranate Center shares his thoughts on working towards the "ideal community."

August 3 - Grist Magazine

Chicago's latest attempt to build a massive trophy condo/hotel tower makes writer Peter Slatin's head spin.

August 3 - The Slatin Report

An editorial on how Disneyland has influenced our notions of how towns should look.

August 3 - San Antonio Express-News

The Public Policy Institute of California projects the greatest need will be in the Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

August 3 - Environmental News Network

Michigan Supreme Court unanimously supports public&#146;s right to walk Great Lakes beaches.

August 3 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Thanks to booming dairy biz, cows out-pollute cars in California's San Joaquin Valley.

August 3 - The Los Angeles Times

From New York to L.A., skyscrapers are being reinvented as residential areas.

August 3 - The Los Angeles Times

Megacities of the developing world are seen as the emerging primary battleground for America's military.

August 3 - ZNet - Z Magazine