The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
My Side Of The Mountain
Local governments and private property owners battle it out over preserving scenic character.
$300 Million Retail Center Planned For Moscow
The project is expected to change the face of northwestern Moscow.
The Green Side Of A Parking Lot
Surface parking lots in New York City are fertile ground to sprout new high-priced high-rises.
Golden Gamble In Grass Valley
Mining company proposes to reopen and operate a gold mine within city limits of Grass Valley, CA.
Mercury Pollution Increasing
Study finds that Mercury pollution is more extensive in Northeast.
Innovative Ballpark Proposed For TND
The developers of Meriam Park in Chico, California, are proposing to embed a professional baseball stadium into the urban fabric of a new town center.
Maryland Assembly Shoots Down Granny-Flat Bill
A bill that would have made it easier to build accessory dwelling units across Maryland in order to provide affordable housing was shot down amid fears of overcrowding and traffic.
New York's Thruway Tolls Set To Rise
Despite rising revenues, New York's Thruway Authority says fare hikes needed to pay for projects.
Disneyland Adjacent
A development plan looks to capture some of the $3.6 billion Disneylandbrings into Southern California every year.
HOPE VI: On The chopping Block Again
Once again HOPE VI is on the chopping block, and this time it appears the Bush administration really means it.
Architecture Out Of The Box
When trucking company owner Malcolm McLean invented the shipping container in the 1930’s, he probably had no idea that he had also provided the world with a source of inexpensive, rugged, and easily adapted housing.
The Political Cost To Wal-Mart Supporters
Voters in the Southern California city of Rosemead oust two council members who supported Wal-Mart's plans to open a store in the city.
China's Growth Could Lead to 'Nightmare'
If the rest of the world is to emulate American consumption levels, competition for oil and arable land could lead to disastrous consequences.
Eco-Radicals Target Sierra Sprawl
ELF begins targeting growth in the quaint Gold Rush town of Auburn, California.
America the Crumbling
A report issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers gives the nation's infrastructure a D grade, citing failing public transit services, crowded schools and crumbling roads.
Students Report Problems At ASU's Planning School
Twenty-one ASU planning students submit a grievance letter to the School's director.
Cloudy Future For Clear Skies Bill
President Bush's "Clear Skies" bill stalls in the Senate.
Smart Growth And Housing Bubbles
Growth management planning leads to rapid, artificial increases in the price of housing, argues Randal O'Toole.
Seaside Town Center To Be Transformed
The new urban icon on the Florida panhandle will get long-anticipated buildings and a few new twists.
Value And Legitimacy Of Watershed Planning Partnerships
Former Sierra Club Chairman Michael McCloskey responds to research on watershed planning partnerships.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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