The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

California's transportation program is in crisis and on the verge of collapse", according to the California Transportation Commission's annual report.

January 7 - The Oakland Tribune

Even as it slows down from rapid growth in 2004, the economy of the Washington D.C. area will expand faster than the rest of the nation.

January 7 - The Washington Post

Ecologically-sensitive design, building and decorating has entered the mainstream development community -- in some places.

January 7 - The Los Angeles Times

Small motels along the "Space Coast" are disappearing.

January 7 - Florida Today

One expert sees more Americans living in midsize cities near large urban centers.

January 7 - The Christian Science Monitor

Universities are investing heavily in Providence, RI.

January 6 - The Providence Journal

A 150-acre eco-friendly theme park is being developed on the outskirts of Las Vegas.

January 6 - Wired

Revitalization corporation still lacking powers needed to implement the vision.

January 6 - The Toronto Star

How do cities bring broadband to residents and businesses? Should planners care?

January 6 - Governing

Yahoo Maps feature real-time traffic information for 70 major U.S. cities.

January 6 - The Courier-Journal

The 'Graying of America' and 'Browning of America' are two of the three forces that will shape the future of housing across the nation.

January 6 - Housing Zone

New hybrid models cater to customers' demand for performance and style.

January 6 - Outside

Jeff Speck offers advice for city mayors and citizens who want to build better places.

January 6 - Commercial Appeal

Spending at neighbors’ stores changes the world.

January 6 - Michigan Land Use Institute

APA Senior Research Associate James Schwab discusses lessons to be learned and explores what we already know about tsunamis from prior research.

January 6 - American Planning Association

Proposed highway in Maryland has many adament supporters and opponents.

January 5 - The Washington Post

A review of five new bridges featuring latest technology, materials, and designs.

January 5 - Wired

The American Planning Association publishes a collection of over 100 articles and reports exploring affordable housing.

January 5 - American Planning Association

Government agencies have been preparing coastal communities for the possibility of a devastating tsunami.

January 5 - Oregon Department Of Geology & Mineral Industries

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January 5 - Scott Page