The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Photo Essay: The Next Frank Gehry?
This rising starchitect is a "quintessential urbanist."
Sound Blasting Marine Animals
The US quest to find offshore oil and gas reserves raises concerns about 'sound blasting' marine animals.
'Aging In Place' Increasingly Difficult In Maine's Suburbs
Housing choices are decreasing as the demand for senior housing is increasing.
Community-School Planning Case Study
The massive LA school district and several nonprofits document a planning process resulting in a primary school which will include family housing, childcare facilities, an early education facility and a neighborhood park.
Calming Seattle's Traffic
Would a 20 mph speed limit for side streets help calm traffic in Seattle?
Developing The Last Of Colorado's Private Land
Colorado state's demographer, Jim Westkott, offers his analysis of development pressures shaping the state.
America's Last Four Truly Wild Areas
A project compiles satellite and land-use data to map human influence on land and identify that last remaining pristine areas of wilderness in the U.S.
Has The Sustainable Food Movement Reached The Mainstream?
Only 1-2% of America's food is locally grown today. The average American dinner is trucked 1,500 miles.
The Value Of Wilderness
Hillary Rosner points out flaws in the Wilderness Act.
Design For Environment Toolkit
The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance put together the Design for Environment (DfE) Toolkit to help companies easily integrate environmental attributes into product design.
LA's Next Planning Director Must Translate Vision Into Results
A new vision is just the start -- following through will require changing the way planning is done in Los Angeles.
Moving 12 Million Tons Of Nuclear Waste
The Department of Energy is moving radioactive waste farther from the banks of the Colorado River in Utah, where it has been temporarily stored.
Homeowners Take Advantage Of 'Green' Loan Incentives
Rewarding homeowners who have energy-efficient homes has gained momentum with loan companies.
The Case For Community Schools
Designer of un-conventional schools talks about improving outcomes for students and neighborhoods.
Study Finds Parking Availability Encourages Driving
Study recommends imposing maximum parking limits, not minimum.
Calatrava's Chigago Fordham Spire Design Drawing Concern
Worries over terrorist threats are just one concern about the newly proposed Lake Shore Drive skyscraper.
Are Zoning Laws Causing Real Estate Bubble?
Maybe zoning laws are causing the real-estate bubble.
Tunnel Safety A Main Concern For U.S.
Most US tunnels are antiquated, and ill equipped to handle a terrorist attack.
Billion Great Lakes Plan Trigger Cleanup Or Brush-off?
So far, Great Lakes restoration has many friends and few dollars.
LA To Restrict Mansionization
The new ordinance would be a first step for Los Angeles in restricting housing sizes in one neighborhood to no greater than 40% of the lot size.
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
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
