The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A new lighting system for the Jefferson Memorial will reduce electricity requirements by 80 percent.

August 24 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

A global project plans to plant 5.5 billion trees on rural farms in developing countries claiming that agroforestry has conservation benefits and provides economic diversification.

August 24 - National Geographic

The decades-long practice of stamping out all forest fires is blamed for the large destructive forest fires of recent years. A new strategy would allow planned burning and logging to prevent such disasters. Some environmental groups oppose the plan.

August 24 - The Chicago Tribune

After only two full terms in the House, Rep. Earl Blumenauer, quite remarkably, has become a sort of congressional Mr. Livability.

August 24 - The Washington Post

The decrepit airport terminal is a thing of the past. The new trend in terminals is part mall, temple, and hub.

August 24 - The Christian Science Monitor

Paris, the congested capital of France, is planning to reduce the number of lanes available to cars, and reserve more lanes for buses and bicycles. The move is intended to promote public transportation and reduce air pollution.

August 24 - The New York Times

A expert takes an irreverent look at how our ideas about stormwater have changed.

August 23 - Stormwater

Geography is being imposed on the Internet. What does this mean for cities?

August 23 - The Economist

Governor of Maryland, Parris N. Glendening, is concerned about the destruction of wetlands and is seeking coastal protections.

August 23 - The Washington Post

A Philadelphia developer invests in new housing help create a market for his shopping development.

August 23 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

California Governor Gray Davis dedicates the latest freeway section and says it will be the last. The state will focus transportation funds on mass transit systems.

August 23 - The New York Times

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta proposes offering pollution credits for companies that let their employees work at home.

August 23 - SiliconValley.com

"Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card 2001" looks at U.S. cities and grades them based on urban children's quality of life. Report includes graphs, editorials from notable writers, and report cards for many cities.

August 23 - Kid Friendly Cities

DuPage County, IL, unveiled its largest trails project in a decade to create 46 miles of uniterrupted regional bike and running trails.

August 23 - The Chicago Tribune

Ventura County, CA has slow-growth policies. So while sprawl is increasing nationally, Ventura County's trend is the opposite.

August 23 - The Los Angeles Times

The International Swimming Hall of Fame -- a major tourist attraction -- might be leaving Fort Lauderdale if its proposal to expand to meet international requirements is rejected by the city.

August 23 - The Miami Herald

Environmental group Zero Population Growth has published a list of U.S. cities rated in terms of quality of life for children.

August 22 - Reuters

A Pittsburgh model for stormwater absorption shows how costs can be paid through incremental redevelopment.

August 22 - Stormwater

The Reason Public Policy Institute examines four problems with U.S. highways that could be solved by commercializing them.

August 22 - Reason Public Policy Institute

After living at the legendary Fallingwater house designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, students have an opporunity to improve on the design.

August 22 - The Christian Science Monitor