The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The Smithsonian's Bonnie Lilienfeld is behind a fascinating new exhibit about Chicago's transit history.

January 11 - The Chicago Tribune

The Endangered Species Act recently turned 30. Before celebrating this landmark federal legislation, we should ask ourselves a sobering question. What has the ESA really accomplished?

January 11 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Many plant and animal species are unlikely to survive climate change, according to new research published in Nature.

January 10 - Nature

Strong anti-development policy, shortages of stock and infrastructure improvements have led to property price hikes along Australia's northern NSW coast.

January 10 - Australian Financial Review

A scientist's research challenges the "broken windows" theory.

January 10 - The New York Times

Canada's largest public housing project is about to be razed and rebuilt, with significant input from its residents.

January 10 - CBC News

17 bill signings reflect Michigan's growing legislative momentum

January 10 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Artists and authors from across the country share their vision of the future for Canada's cities.

January 9 - CBC News

A 'visioning book' illustrates the town's wish list its future appearance.

January 9 - Woonsocket Call

The moratorium was triggered by the growing "hodgepodge" of buildings, stores, and fast-food restaurants.

January 9 - Sun-Sentinel

Houston new light rail begins operations with regular service and fares. The article also has a nice Flash tour that explains aspects of the light rail system.

January 9 - The Houston Chronicle

Oregon county rejects Wal-Mart's expansion plans.

January 9 - The Oregonian

Five teams make a short list for Los Angeles' high-profile and ambitious Grand Avenue makeover.

January 9 - The Slatin Report

A study reveals that global warming could cause the extinction of a million species by 2050.

January 9 - BBC News

Taxing land values more heavily than building and improvements could protect undeveloped land.

January 9 - Land Lines, Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy

Despite public disdain and Hollywood derision, modernism maintains its grip on architecture.

January 9 - The Providence Journal

Free markets may be the ticket to a clean energy revolution.

January 9 - Grist Magazine

Howard Cohen helped reform planning practice in Toronto. Now, he is realizing his vision for the city, one development at a time.

January 8 - The Toronto Star

Subsidised homes are a major draw for top-notch faculty and students at the new Cal State Channel Islands campus.

January 8 - The Los Angeles Times

Shipping containers serve as stackable, modular, low-cost homes or shelters.

January 8 - The Christian Science Monitor