The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The Christian Science Monitor casts its vote against the right of government to put long-term moratoriums on property.

January 11 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Columbia River Gorge Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Washington state Court of Appeals decision that could threaten regional planning in the bi-state Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

January 11 - Vancouver Columbian

A local authority in the UK is using a computer generated woman to guide residents through the planning process.

January 11 - BBC News

Kimmel Center officials haven’t taken even the simplest steps to promote public transit to visitors.

January 11 - Philadelphia City Paper

A new bill would force the merger of northern Califronia's Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments.

January 11 - The Oakland Tribune

A report by the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center identifies key factors that impact the real estate market in the region.

January 11 - Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center

Small multifamily properties account for 88 percent of the unsubsidized, affordable rental housing stock.

January 11 - HUD News

Sunrise, FL., is considering a minimum height of 8-12 storeys for medium and high-density residential buildings to create a 'suburban downtown' skyline.

January 10 - Sun-Sentinel

Grueling graduate programs in architecture demand intense dedication from students but leave them unprepared for the practice.

January 10 - The Chicago Tribune

Proponents say the 14-mile monorail system can be built faster and cheaper than light rail.

January 10 - The Seattle Times

Urban sprawl almost certainly poses a far greater threat to your health than bioterrorism.

January 10 - Michigan Land Use Institute

The year's key land use case before the U.S. Supreme Court is a 32-month building moratorium an unconstitutional taking of property rights.

January 10 - California Planning and Development Report

Anti-New Urbanism has become a cottage industry, but this report stuffs its proponents back in their box.

January 10 - The Congress for the New Urbanism

A study by the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center titled "Flight (Or) Fight" looks at trends of urban decay, sprawl, and economic growth in the region.

January 10 - Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center

Lack of regional planning in Philadelphia promotes both sprawl and decay, according to the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center's Flight or Fight report.

January 10 - Philadelphia City Paper

Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani wasn't afraid to identify stupid ideas that were causing the disintegration of New York City.

January 10 - U.S. News And World Report

Boca Raton, FL, known for its strict design codes, is working on an ordinance lays down the rules for the design of front porches.

January 9 - Sun-Sentinel

The University of British Columbia launches design-a-future computer game for public to play.

January 9 - The Vancouver Sun

Roger Snoble is a planner who suddenly found himself running a major transit agency.

January 9 - Downtown News

For 17 years land owners have been banned from building on their own property at Lake Tahoe. Finally, an outcome is near.

January 9 - The Los Angeles Times