The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
The City Beneath The City
The new subway line in Athens, Greece, cost the city $1.8 billion but uncovered 10,000 priceless ancient artifacts by creating the largest archeological site in the city's history.
Rooftop Gardens
Chicago has tapped into the US EPA's Urban Heat Island Pilot Project. But greening isn't cheap.
States Compete For Workforce
Fighting to keep intellect reserves at home, states compete to retaintheir educated.
Smart Transportation
Smarter vehicles and highways may be able to do what miles of asphalt can't -- alleviate traffic.
Eleven Steps For Transforming Public Spaces
The Project For Public Spaces has identified 11 key steps to creating valued community spaces.
Highway Vs. Hearth
Freeway expansion means that some people loose their homes. What are the alternatives being considered in Southern California?
How Much Is A Tree Worth?
New report calculates the economic and environmental impact of the dramatic loss of trees in the Houston area due to sprawl and development.
Las Vegas' Transportation Plan Hits The Jackpot
Approval of two new transportation plans earmarks $21 billon dollars in spending to solving the region's traffic problems.
Miami Mayor Inks Deal To Build Stadium
Downtown Miami may see a new baseball stadium on its horizon if the Mayor's deal gets approval.
City Cracks Down On Newspaper Racks
Some publishers are upset over the City of Winter Park's strict newspaper rack ordinance.
Port Authority Bus Terminal Is A Transit Landmark
The Port Authority Bus Terminal, taken for granted today, took years of struggle.
Survey Maps Worst Texas Traffic Jams
Over 750 miles of the region's largest, most congested traffic crunches were evaluated.
Robert Moses Born This Day In 1888
The NY Times, in its "On This Day" section, provides a link to the obituary for Robert Moses, a major influence on the shape of our cities.
GPS: An Alternative for the Gas Tax?
Nine states are conducting a feasibility study to find out if global positioning technology (GPS) can be an alternative to the gas tax by tracking each car and charging drivers based on where and how many miles they drive.
Portland's Environmental Urban Design
Ecotrust is transforming a century-old industrial building in Portland's river district into a environmental marketplace.
Public Transit Shapes Housing
In San Francisco, proximity to public transit has become a major factor in purchasing a home.
Geography-Based Domain Names
A private firm will license .la domain names to Los Angeles-based companies.
Design Review Meetings Must Be Public
A judge rules that the Cincinnati Urban Design Review Board's meetings must be open to the public.
Foundation Seeks Cities To Test Planning Software
The Orton Foundation is inviting cities to participate in a beta test of a software package for community planning.
Reclaiming The Florida Everglades
Reclaiming the Florida Everglades--the "most ambitious environmental project in U.S. history"--involves reconfiguring the region's entire water supply system.
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
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
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