The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Neal Peirce reports on the efforts to create Detroit's first-ever regional transportation agency

January 13 - The Washington Post Writers Group

The first of a 3-part series re-evaluates how segregation in major urban cities is measured and publishes an updated index of the most integrated cities.

January 13 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

According to traffic engineers, chronic backups are caused by drivers.

January 13 - The Washington Post

Planning can be dangerous. Planning Magazine editor Ruth Knack investigates the increasing danger of plan rage.

January 13 - Planning Magazine

Developers are weaving in past history into new high-end homes built on derelict but historical sites.

January 12 - The New York Times

Lately, there have been more than a few ominous developments for those trying to maintain the wildness of the remote mountain lands of southern Apache County in Arizona.

January 12 - The Arizona Republic

How often do the Wall Street Journal and the New York Times push a story the same day with the same point of view? It's rare.

January 12 - Citistates Group

Concentrating the poor is misguided public policy.

January 12 - Urban Land Magazine

This week's Smart City radio show addresses the issue of livability in cities.

January 12 - Smart City

Governor's decision energizes lively legislative debate in Michigan.

January 11 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Kane County is working on the 2030 Land Resource Management Plan, to be released in November.

January 11 - The Chicago Tribune

A new publication takes a different look at the future of cities and suburbs.

January 11 - The Baltimore Sun

Controversial TV ads created by the creator of the "Got Milk" campaign says sport utility vehicles are a threat to national Security.

January 11 - National Public Radio

The APA website presents questions answered by attorney John Bredin, author of the "Common Problems with Zoning Ordinances."

January 11 - American Planning Association

Changes in Minnesota tax law, and potential for 50% return on investment prompt conversion of Duluth neighborhood to student rentals.

January 10 - Duluth News

Louisville proposes an Urban Services District that would deliver the same services to residents in Louisville's old city limits without raising taxes.

January 10 - Louisville Courier-Journal

A lifelong railroader wants to provide a private passenger rail service. It could be the nation's first privately owned commuter railroad in decades.

January 10 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

The latest online technology games are attempting to create multi-player online cities.

January 10 - Technology Review

This annual report sizes up the accomplishments and failures in the pursuit of a sustainable world economy.

January 10 - Worldwatch Institute

Reason's Bob Poole shows how outside-the-box thinking and entrepreneurial action can help Wisconsin (and other states) expand personal automobility by rebuilding decaying roads.

January 10 - Reason Public Policy Institute