The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Proximate-commute Mapping
Wouldn't it be interesting if commuters could "swap" jobs for a closer job to their home?
Baltimore's New Transit Plan
Baltimore's transit planners have offered recommendations that would double the area's rail service over 40 years.
More Condemnations Being Blocked
A Connecticut judge rules that the city of New London was not explicit enough in defining conditions for condemnation.
Planners Weigh Options To Replace Seattle Viaduct
Replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct -- a vital commuter link for countless Puget Sound-area residents -- will be one of the most expensive and disruptive road projects in state history.
Boston's Most Ambitious Affordable Housing Initiative
A nonprofit religious group plans to build 1,000 affordable homes across the city.
Incentivize Infrastructure Investment
California Governor's Building For The 21st Century report looks to incentivize infrastructure investment.
Is Opposition To Development Intensifying?
ULI's Bill Hudnut evaluates why today's opposition to development seems to be more sophisticated, vociferous-and effective than in the past.
Yurts Gain Popularity in U.S.
The Yurt, a portable structure first used by the nomads of Mongolia is becoming popular in the U.S.
Friday Funny: Thirteen Top Cities?
The April issue of Men's lifestyle magazine, Maxim, picks the top city on earth. All 13 of them.
UN: Water Crisis Ahead
The United Nations has warned that if water consumption continues are the current rate, two out of three people in the world will face a severe water shortages by 2025.
Creating A Scorecard For The CRA Service Test
Strengthening banking services under the Community Reinvestment Act.
Seawater As Water Source
In this opinion piece, Turner looks at the potential of sea water as a source for fresh water in the San Diego region.
A 'Distinguished' Embassy
The Nigerian Embassy in Washington blends from traditional Nigerian elements with contemporary architecture.
Epicenter Challenges Traditional Store Concepts
Prada's new 'epicenter' is a converted New York City building designed by designer Miuccia Prada and architect Rem Koolhaas.
Senate Votes For Alternate Power Sources
Senate approves a plan to increase electricity from alternate source to 10 percent in 2020.
Counter-espionage With Concrete
Scientists at the National Research Council of Canada have developed concrete capable of conducting electricity.
Planners And Architects Battle Barriers
Cement barriers identify places of fear. "They send a... message to the public about democratic institutions."
Regional Transit Planning Done Right
The Sacramento Council of Governments offers a concept that is truly regional in scope.
L.A.'s Ahmanson Ranch Debate: Now Live
Warren Olney moderates a live debate (now streaming on the Web) about the controversial Ahmanson Ranch development in Los Angeles.
One-Quarter Of Urban Roads Need Repairs
Boston, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Detroit, and New York, have the highest percent of roads in poor condition.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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
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.
