The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
What To Expect From The Kyoto Protocol
Is the Kyoto Protocol an ineffectual treaty or an international environmental triumph?
Should Cities Convert One-Way Streets To Two Way?
A recent trend in planning is to convert one-way streets to two way to slow traffic and make streets more pedestrian friendly.
London-style Congestion Pricing For San Francisco?
San Francisco Transportation Authority is asked to study implementing congestion charging for downtown San Francisco.
Latino New Urbanism Takes Off
Communities find cultural preferences can aid efforts to limit sprawl.
Tolls Over Taxes for Transportation Funding
Residents in the D.C. area overwhelmingly favor tolls to fund highway construction and ease congestion.
A Better Way To Build Homes
Tim Peppin's experience as a carpenter on a large housing project convinces him that there is a better way to build homes.
Technology Investor Turns To New Urbanism
After cashing in stock options worth more than $50 million, Charles M. Brewer sees investment opportunities in New Urbanism.
Why Do Carpool Cheaters Do It?
Carpool cheater confess and explain why they decide to run the risk of a huge fine to drive solo in the carpool lane.
Are Cars Bad For Babies?
A study suggests that pollution from cars may mutate genes and increase the risk of cancer in babies.
You'll Never Drive Alone
Carpooling, car-sharing companies offer driving alternatives.
BLOG POST
Old School 311
I came across this image created by the Philadelphia Daily News some time ago. It depicts all of the potential problems one might encounter in living within Philadelphia and the associated number to call. Many neighborhood organizations have copies of this image as it was difficult to immediately figure out whom to call for different problems until this information was gathered in one location. The graphic has some particularly interesting graphic depictions of urban issues. In the end, its an amazing contrast to initiatives like the 311 service implemented in New York City.
Kyoto Protocol Comes Into Effect
International treaty to address global warming comes into force today.
New Urbanism And Crime: CNU Fires Back
The Congress for the New Urbanism responds to a recent article in Reason Magazine claiming that New Urbanist developments encourage crime.
No Free Parking for Hybrids
A critique of Thomas Friedman's proposal for free parking for Hybrid vehicles as part of America's strategy for energy independence.
State Sues Developer Over 'Moonscaping'
Arizona files a suit against a southern Arizona developer alleging the "moonscaping" of land, archaeological ruins, waterways and wildlife.
New Start For Light Rail Project
A controversial $1.3 billion project to link Orlando International Airport and the city's downtown is being resurrected six years after being abandoned.
Interview With A Frontline Environmental Planner
Karen Hundt, Chattanooga's urban planner says the biggest challenge facing environmentalists is not out in the wilderness -- it's in the cities.
The Long-term Cost of Extreme Commuting
The number of "supercommuters" is expected to rise.
State Of The Southern California Region, 2004
The State of the Region 2004 has been published by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG).
Revitalizing Pittsburgh's Riverfronts
Landscape architect seeks to convert the ecrepit warehouses and shuttered plants on Pittsburgh's riverfronts into assetts.
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.
