The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Wealth Altering L.A.'s Beachfront Bohemia
Known for its muscle men and rollerbladers in bikinis, Venice may be Southern California's most distinctive neighborhood but new wealth and rising real estate prices is threatening L.A. beachfront Bohemia.
Colorado's Boom Towns
Five boom towns in Colorado are among the top 20 fastest growing communities in the United States.
Americans Prefer Smart Growth
According to a Smart Growth America poll: Americans want growth and green and demand solutions to traffic, haphazard development.
Revitalizing Boston's Charles River
The Charles River is one of the country's most celebrated rivers, but it suffers from neglect and lack of access.
Stopping Silicon Sprawl
States have put growth control laws on the November ballot to counter the Internet-fueled boom economy's dark side.
California's Problems Need Regional Solutions
California State Assembly Speaker Hertzberg announces the formation of a new commission to evaluate regional solutions.
Fifteen New LAUSD High Schools
Two properties are close to finalizing sales. Others pose some problems. LAUSD expects peak enrollment by 2006.
Growth Restrictions Increase Cost Of Housing
According to the National Association of Home Builders tight restrictionson growth are pushing up the cost of housing past affordable levels formany young American families.
Skiing In The Desert
Southern California must reduce reliance on Colorado River water even as its population increases, so plans to build water-ski projects southeast of Palm Springs is raising eybrows.
Bean Town Is Jumping
Boston’s outlying neighborhoods are on the move.
Not In Kansas Anymore
The proposed Wonderful World of Oz is Greater Kansas City's latest big battle over suburban sprawl.
Best HUD Budget in 20 Years
HUD says the landmark budget will provide affordable housing orhomeownership assistance for nearly 7.5 million families in the coming year.
County Must Answer for Lack of Affordable Homes
A Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled that Sonoma CountySupervisors failed to address their obligations to affordable housing inthe region.
L.A.'s Booming Korean American Mall
Built in 1929, the historic Chapman Park Market on Sixth Street, is experiencing a resurgence, drawing a new generation of Korean Americans.
How Do You Fix Los Angeles?
LA's mayoral candidates explain how they will retool Los Angeles to cure its urban ills.
House of the Rising Slum
Leaving growth management in the hands of California’s local governments is a guarantee of increasingly large-scale slums.
Mobile Communications: Everywhere And Nowhere
The era of mobile communications creates a new breed of digital nomad. Some fear it may be eroding the sense of belonging, community.
$6 Billion Transit Tax In San Jose
The San Jose BART transit plan is flawed, critics say.Backers' projections show traffic worsening.
Cities Ranked By Population Growth
A new Census study reports that city populations boomed in the South and West, and shows new city population rankings.
Bright Lights, Open Cities
Public Policy: Open spaces serve as primary organizing elements for cities.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
