The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Places With The Longest Commutes
Commutes are getting longer, but not in dense urban areas. The longest commutes are now at the rural/urban fringe
Jacksonville's New Downtown Hub Plan
Downtown Jacksonville seeks to create retail town center and relies on nearby housing.
Florida Community Faces Water Fight
A master planned retirement community wants to double in size, but nearby residents say there's not enough water to support the growth.
New Urbanism And Mission Bay
San Francisco's Mission Bay urban reuse project is one of the most significant in the country.
Amtrak Interactive: A Special Multimedia Project
Amtrak and the future of passenger rail in America.
A Push For Common Sense Zoning Enforcement
In Northern Wisconsin, a major win for property rights movement.
Iceland Plans An Oil-Free Future
Iceland plans to be completely oil-free in 30-40 years by using hydrogen-power.
Friday Funny: Congress Threatens To Leave D.C.
The U.S. Congress called the current U.S. Capitol "inadequate and obsolete," and threatens to relocate to Charlotte or Memphis. Architecture firm proposes a new retractable-dome capitol.
Green Inventory In D.C.
An inventory of D.C. trees will create a $1 million database that will be available to city agencies.
Global Impact Of Local Pollution
Satellites show how pollutants travel across the globe.
Worldview: A Window To Another City
Architects use technology to create an "urban attractor" that they say will allow people in different cities to interact like never before.
Unlimited Oil?
A new report suggests that the Earth may hold more oil and gas than previously believed.
State Infrastructure Institute Within USC's Lusk Center
Michael Keston discusses his endowment establishing an Infrastructure Institute at USC's Lusk Center.
Shaping The City: Lewis On Smart Growth
Bethesda Row in Washington's Maryland suburbs includes a vibrant mix of uses, a variety of transportation options, and vital design.
House Subcommittee Hearing On Highway Congestion
Will larger trucks reduce congestion on the nation's highways?
A National Nuclear Dump?
The state of Utah is "horrified" with the Goshute Indians’ plan to turn its reservation into the nation's nuclear dump.
New Office Proposed To Merge Development, Planning
A consultant is suggesting that Minneapolis merge development, planning and other tasks into a new office that would supervise everything from patching streets to giving immunizations to easing the path for developers.
'Urban Format' Stores: Big Boxes Are Shrinking
In a "surprising reversal" big retailers are downsizing stores in response to demographic and real estate realities.
Bay Area Real Estate Prices Rising Again
Despite a struggling economy,, real estate prices in the San Francisco Bay Area are back up to levels seen during the dot-com boom. Area residents are concerned about the escalating prices.
A New 'Boston Common On The Water'
Boston plans to transform the industrial Fort Point Channel into a waterfront park and retail center.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
