The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Building On Ideas For Urban Conservation
A building that survived the recent earthquake in the Pacific Northwest is an example of a trend towards architecture that is both innovative and environmentally sensitive.
Regional Government For Land Use & Transportation
A regional government that controls land use and transportation decisions for the Dallas-Fort Worth region should be created.
Before The Bay Is Beyond Repair
A report by the Chesapeake Bay Commission raises important issues about land preservation in the regions watershed.
Cleveland Neighborhood Springs Back To Life
Ohio City uses history to drive its future.
Wireless Vehicle Tracking
New wireless systems are capable of tracking vehicles and people all over the planet.
What's Wrong With Kansas City?
If you are unhappy with a city's services, is deannexation worth considering, or is it going too far?
What Happens When There Is No Planning
Sao Paulo, Brazil, the world's 4th-most-populous-city has opted out of long-range transportation planning. A disaster.
Are You A Slave To Your Car?
In his column, Neal Peirce examines our current relationship with our cars, and explores a possible future without them.
The Changing Face Of Seattle's Public Housing
The city's housing authority is razing old housing and replacing it with vibrant, mixed-income urban neighborhoods.
Ohio Township Faces Development Dilemma
As development spreads to a rural ohio township, calls for "smart growth" are being hindered by state law.
Cleaning Up Waterways
Ursinis College is offering courses to help citizens do more to restore and protect waterways.
What Can Portland Teach Los Angeles?
Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Portland gives his perspective on what it will take for L.A. to shape its future in a livable way.
Higher Sewage Bills For Sprawl
The city's sanitation district is being asked to use its fees to discourage urban sprawl.
The Regional Impact Of The Port Of Long Beach
Long Beach Harbor Commissioner Roy Hearrean elaborates on the importance of the port to the region's economic health.
Leader Of Redevelopment In So. CA Dies
Norman J. Priest was a member of the team that completed CA's first major redevelopment project: Bunker Hill in L.A.
Untangling California's Transportation System
Increasing traffic, collapsing roadways, and insufficient public transit may be symptoms of the state's next big crisis.
Rails To Highways?
Transportation officials are targeting a railway corridor for a new expressway needed to relieve traffic woes.
Suburban Mayors Tell Cleveland To Back Off
Leaders of neighboring communities accuse the city of forcing unwanted development.
It's A Mall World
Television looks at the history of the mall.
The Most Expensive Home In The U.S.?
Microsoft's Gates applies for a permit to add a room to perhaps the most expensive home in the U.S.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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
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.
