The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Asian Tsunami's Environmental Impact
A United Nations' report concludes that areas already damaged by humans suffered more than areas with healthy ecosystems.
Hawaii's Housing Boom Results In Dangerous Housing Choices
Where in the U.S. can you get an acre of land with ocean views, beach, palm trees and full-year sun for only $15,000 an acre?
Green Architecture's Destiny
One of the largest eco-friendly building complexes in the world will be powered by renewable energy sources and built with "green" materials.
Can A New Hotel Save LA's Convention Center?
A deal with the city for a new 1200-room hotel is expected to make LA's convention center more competetive.
Washington Vs. Baltimore, Baseball Style
How will the competition between the Washington Nationals and Baltimore Orioles impact their respective cities?
Eight Myths About Rail Transit In Honolulu
Rail critics identify eight "myths" about Honolulu's proposed $2.6 billion rail system.
Developing Over The Past: The Human Face Behind Archaeological Sites
A Washington Native American tribe confronts the state for building over the burial sites of its ancestors.
'Peak Oil' and the Future of Humanity
If the "Peak Oil" theory is true, something must be done. If it is not true, something must still be done to curb the instability, pollution, terrorism and war inherent in the petroleum economy.
Smart Growth Governor Revamps Game Plan
Michigan's Jennifer Granholm thinking bigger, playing tougher
Smart Growth, Slowly
A major transit-orienteddevelopment in Atlanta is moving at its own measured pace.
Farmers Harvest A New Crop -- Wind Energy
Farmers and tility companies explore tapping wind energy potential of farmlands.
Why Amtrak Matters
Proposed budget cuts to Amtrak leave advocates wondering why the U.S. generously subsidizes other forms of transportation, but not passenger rail.
Wal-Mart's Latest Loop-hole
Wal-Mart's latest solution to ordinances that limit the size of stores is to build two smaller stores side-by-side.
An Open Letter To L.A.'s Next Planning Director
The Center for Law in the Public Interest publishes an open letter to the city's next mayor and planning director calling for a new vision.
Eminent Domain Abuse In Bay Area Redevelopment?
Use of minent domain for redevelopment activities in some San Francisco Bay Area cities is controversial.
Bush's EPA Pick Comes With Outsider Insight
Stephen Johnson is praised by environmentalists but must serve an administration with focused on economic growth.
Bush Nominates New EPA Chief
President Bush nominates Stephen Johnson as the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Fixing Los Angeles
Los Angeles was never designed to be a dense, East Coast or European-style city dominated by a strong central core.
Walking, Cycling Levels Linked to Green Space Availability
Study explores the relationship between transportation options, health, and open space in urban areas.
Watching Suburbia Take Shape
The Imperial Valley is Southern California's last affordable market. It's rapidly becoming a massive suburb.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul 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.
