The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A California Indian tribe has proposed a 'tax for monopoly' initiative that would allow casinos to expand as much as the market allows.

January 23 - The Los Angeles Times

Provo, UT City Council approves $39.5 million to build citywide fiber-optic system.

January 23 - Deseret News

Ben Quiñones shares his observations about traveling on L.A.'s 'Ghetto Blue' -- the busiest and the deadliest light-rail line in the nation.

January 23 - LA Weekly

At a U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting, Rochester Mayor William Johnson urged nation's mayors to control sprawl.

January 23 - Rochester Democrat And Chronicle

After years of national criticism about Houston's livability, the city is trying to remake itself -- fast.

January 23 - Wall St. Journal

Architect says onerous building code requirement frustrates Toronto's efforts to intensify.

January 23 - The Toronto Star

Cities and counties throughout California are developing 'inclusionary zoning' programs. But do they work?

January 23 - California Planning and Development Report

Hither Lane pulls you into its masterful private realm.

January 22 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

A Canadian municipality successfully defends its anti-billboard by-law at the Supreme Court of Canada.

January 22 - The Walrus

Brazilians live in fear and squalor while politicans debate what to do about the thousands living in squatter settlements.

January 22 - The New York Times

The Walt Disney Co. ends its experiment in urban planning and sells Celebration to Lexin Capital, a private real estate investment firm for an undisclosed amount.

January 22 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Forced to roll in street due to unusable sidewalks, a wheelchair user is killed by SUV.

January 22 - San Antonio Express-News

New York's Nassau County economic development agencies operated as though they were exempt from financial rules, according to a county audit.

January 22 - Newsday

City to consider allowing taller buildings in exchange for more affordable housing downtown.

January 22 - Palm Beach Post

Massachusetts uses digitized arial photos to police wetlands encroachment.

January 22 - The Christian Science Monitor

Some residents say big box stores offer convenience but local businesses are worried.

January 22 - Times Union

A two year study of the new carpool lanes reveals average violation rates, slower speeds

January 22 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Shanghai's approach to city development is built around massive and expensive projects.

January 22 - The Economist

Despite concerns, majority of McCook County residents support the idea of a new town for signers.

January 21 - Mitchell Republic

Buffalo seeks $5M in federal transportation funds for waterfront venture.

January 21 - The Buffalo News