The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Islands Of Luxury
Developers in Florida are using public bond money to build large master-planned exclusive communities on the fringe.
The New Honolulu
The Crossroads of the Pacific is coming of age -- it's not just a beach town anymore.
Developers And Conservationists Can Be Friends
In Southwest Florida, a housing development is banking on the surrounding nature to attract buyers, and working to protect it.
Zones Of Contention
Efforts to protect waterfront neighborhoods from pollution are are starting to lock out good businesses.
Orange County Supervisor Will Help Shape El Toro Redevelopment
The new member of the Southern California Regional Airport Authority will play a role in the future of the El Toro Airbase.
Downtown El Paso's Destiny
Stanton Street features an interview with Chris Leinberger, who will lead the effort to jump start revitilzation in this border city.
California Cities Make The Grade
See how the Golden State's cities stack up in this report card of the 35 largest metropolitan areas in the United States.
Clinton Creates New National Monument
President Clinton created a new national monument in northern Arizona and expanded a national monument in Idaho.
LA's School Construction: A Model For The Future?
The Los Angeles Unified School District hasn't built a school in 20 years. Their most recent attempt has been a disaster. Is this the future?
Why Sand Deserts Africa
Researchers find Saharan dust from Africa in the Amazon Basin in South America.
Communities Struggle With Telecom
Rapid expansion of telecommunication companies has many communities struggling to adapt their telecom land use policies.
Seattle's Alaskan Way Viaduct: Goodbye?
The Alaskan Way Viaduct hugs downtown Seattle's Waterfront. Now there's talk about getting rid of it and opening up access to the waterfront.
Poll Discovers Americans Prefer Smart Growth
A recent survey indicates public support for improving existing communities and managing new development.
All Teched Out
Real estate executives are under siege as competitive dot.com vendors fight for acceptance and market share.
Oregon Tribes Fight To Win Back Public Lands
The Klamath and other native American indian Tribes hopes to reclaim 700,000 acres in southern Oregon. They say they'll restore damaged areas.
Office Sprawl In The Edgeless City
Suburbs now rival cities as top sites for offices. Downtowns are losing share to new "edgeless cities."
A Silicon Valley Trailer Park
Yes, there is a trailer park in the middle of Silicon Valley...and rents are high.
LA Changes Its Mind About Telco Hotels
Los Angeles city officials are reconsidering earlier plans to limit telco hotels in downtown Los Angeles.
Light Rail In The Grand Canyon?
Officials have unveiled plans to build better transportation for visitors -- including a light rail line in the Grand Canyon...
Post-Election Land Use Results By State
Brookings provides an update and analysis of regional and local land use measures across the United States.
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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