The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Suburbs Unkind To Seniors Without Cars
Is living in the city a better option for seniors?
When Sewage Becomes Political
A report cites Louisiana's pervasive water problems as part of an effort to protest a decision by the Bush administration to cut EPA's enforcement division.
Behind the local Indian buffet lies a whole community
In Emeryville, California, a burgeoning community of Indian immigrants is revitalizing everything from schools to love.
A Grass-roots Revolution In Pollution Control
A simple air-sampling device is empowering communities to take polluters to task.
Making Downtown A Neighborhood
The story of improvements in Downtown Tampa from the perspective of a neighborhood business.
World's Largest Environmental Group Urged to Reform
A report prepared by an independent panel calls for the Nature Conservancy (TNC) to institute sweeping reforms.
The Great American Asphalt Machine
Discussing important transportation issues should be part of the presidential campaigns.
Wal-Mart Abandons Mega-store Format
Wal-Mart abandons mega-stores in favor of locally-owned, downtown shops and embraces sustainable development.
All Cooped Up
Zoning changes welcome domestic chickens in single family neighborhoods.
Let the people vote for open space
A coalition of groups is pushing to put a vote for open space tax on the November ballot.
Humor: 'Strip Mall Of America'
'The Onion' takes on the strip mall.
Government Spending On Children
What does the government spend on children? Here is the evidence from Five Cities.
Reconnecting Urban Planning And Public Health
Public health and urban planning emerged with the common goal, but there is little coordination between the fields today.
A New Stadium Spurs A Building Boom In San Diego
A new stadium in downtown San Diego has spurred a massive building boom.
The Life And Death Of A Masterpiece
What went wrong with a 1988 park by the late Dan Kiley, and what can we learn from its imminent demolition?
Observing Urbanization from Space
New technology allows decisionmakers to simulate future impacts of today's land use decisions through satellite imaging.
Why Are Schools Built In The Middle Of Nowhere?
The "conventional" wisdom of school siting decisions and their effect on spawl.
Case Study Of A Successful Revitalization Effort
The Haddonfield business district is an example of how aggressive downtown revitalization efforts can pay off.
The Cheap Oil Era Is Over
The era of cheap oil is over and the U.S. is unprepared for the future.
Open Space Master Planning Needed
Landscape architects Mia Lehrer and Esther Margulies discuss the undervalued role of open space design in community building.
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
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
