The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Governor Says He Still Backs Smart Growth
Minnesota Governer Jesse Ventura pledges support to smart growth and open-space conservation.
Global Talks On Toxic Chemicals Begin
Delegates from 120 countries begin talks in South Africa that may lead to ban on the production of the world most dangerous chemicals.
States Ranked By Education
Education Week summarizes state level scores on educational progress. How does your state rank?
Chicago's Soldier Field Plan May Score
Chicago Sun-Times critic comments on the plan to make-over Chicago's famous sports stadium.
North Hollywood CRA Project In Trouble
The EIR for the commercial complex next to the N. Hollywood subway station indicates air and traffic problems.
Growing Popularity Of Regional Rail Systems
High speed rail is gaining the support of state transportation departments. The major barrier is cost.
Planning-Themed Projects Funded
The Pew Center For Civic Journalism has funded 16 projects -- many with planning themes and focused on community planning.
New Jersey Gets Wake-up Call On Urban Sprawl
According to a report by the American Planning Association, people in New Jersey, the nation's most developed state, may have heard the "wake-up call" on urban sprawl.
Houston's Innovative GIS Effort
A comprehensive base-mapping project in Houston has grown from modest beginnings to a huge success.
Boston Activists Organize For Better Transit Service
Activists, politicians, environmentalists, and students organize to form the Transit Riders Union in the home of the country's first subway system.
Europe To U.S.: No Deal On Global Warming
Interviews with two experts--an environmental lawyer and a power industry executive--on the collapse of the international global warming talks at The Hague and its impact.
Senator Of Design
The legacy of Daniel Patrick Moynihan, a champion of great architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and planning.
LA's Pollution Rating Drops
Although it is still far from meeting some standards, the Los Angeles area has made significant improvements in air quality in recent years.
Redevelopment's Toll In Houston
In a city without zoning, redevelopment has become a popular tool for development. But is the human price to high?
Controversial Sale Of Boy Scout Camp
The City of Industry has purchased most of the Firestone Boy Scout camp for $16.5 million. A cloud of controversy follows.
Boston's Big Dig Gets Big Bucks
Federal officials are expected to approve $14.1 billion on a project that has been plagued with criminal probes and mismanagement.
Forest Service Halts Sierra Nevada Logging
In response to an environmental lawsuit over protecting endangered species, the U.S. Forest Service has suspended logging on 11 million acres of national forests.
Commuters Favor Public Transit For Others
The Onion reports that 98% of US commuters favor public transportation for others.
The Physics of Gridlock
"What causes traffic jams? The depressing answer may be nothing at all."
The Cost Of Living In The Suburbs
Transportation costs for residents in some of Chicago's suburbs are twice that of those who live in the city.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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