The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
The EPA's Dirty Secret
A Wall Street Journal editorial suggests that the EPA recent actions have been less than ethical.
Block 37: Chicago's Blind Spot
Chicago city officials' new design scheme for Block 37 includes a 66-story residential tower and a 12-story Marriott hotel.
Transportation Advice from Acting DOT Chief
An exit interview with Acting Secretary Mort Downey of the U. S. Dept. of Transportation. He has two pieces of advice for the new administration.
Largest U.S. Rooftop Solar Project Proposed
Alameda County, CA, wants to generate electricity by installing solar panels on housing units of the Santa Rita jail.
Green Roofs Slow To Take Root
Roof gardens have been used in Europe for 25 years and can make a building more energy-efficient. Are they up to tackling the urban water runoff and urban heat island problems in U.S. cities?
New Picks For An Arizona Stadium
The location for the new Arizona Cardinal's stadium site boils down to simple economics.
Dallas' New Affordable Housing Plan
The Dallas City Council schedules an intensive session to focus solely on affordable housing.
Disney's California Adventure
Disney's new theme park next to Disneyland is part of a grand plan to make Anaheim a world-class destination.
Europe's Decaying Ecosystem
Europe's ancient forests are being destroyed by pollution and urban sprawl.
State And Local Green Purchasing
The EPA has issued guidance to help federal agencies consider environmental concerns when making purchasing decisions.
Ruling Awards Disabled Better Transit
A recent ruling requiring better transit service for the disabled was hailed as a landmark decision that will affect transit agencies nationwide.
Scottsdale Arena Proposal Scaled Back
The proposed hockey arena and retail complex in Scottsdale, AZ, will be scaled back from 2.3 million square feet to 1.5 million.
Improving The Cityscape
Suggestions to improve Milwaukee's cityscape.
San Jose Drops Plans For Airport Complex
Dropping approved designs for an airline passenger complex, San Jose now has a new proposal.
Houston's Transit Board Stunned
On the eve of its groundbreaking, the Houston MTA was ordered to halt work on it's light rail line.
Rap On Interior Nominee Is Unfair
Gale Norton, Bush's Interior nominee, is a defender of property rights. This does not mean she is anti-environment.
Old Neighborhoods In The New Economy
Cities are focusing on enhancements that bring the knowledge workers of the 21st century. But what happens to the old neighborhoods?
U.S. Army Discovers New Urbanism
Military housing in Fort Lewis, WA, will be overhauled using latest trends in planning and architecture.
Reporting On Efforts To Stop Chain Stores
The Home Town Advantage reports on efforts to stop chain store development and has published its January, 2001 issue.
Ships And Boats
An environmental group publishes reports on environmentally-friendly shipbuilding and repair industry resources.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
