The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
The National Obesity Epidemic
Neal Pierce writes about the "obesity epidemic" in the U.S. and points out the obstacles facing solutions based on Smart Growth, more sidewalks, and reduced dependence on cars.
County Grade Reports
The Government Performance Project evaluates the management capacity of 40 of the nation's largest counties during 2001.
Firms Leaving Lower Manhattan
Manhattan firms relocate offices to decentralize operations. How will the trend impact efforts to rebuild Lower Manhattan?
Scientists Discover Energy In Mud
Scientists generate electricity from bacteria occurring naturally in mud.
Segue Technology Is Astounding
The Segue technology is impressive, but where is the infrastructure to actually use these devices?
Mayors Offer 10 Steps To Bolster Security
The nation's mayors released 10-point blueprint for achieving homeland economic security.
Utah Gov. Seeks Federal Protection For Desert Land
Utah's Governer Mike Leavitt is seeking federal protection and national monument status for San Rafael Swell in the desert of southeastern Utah.
Record Sales Of New Homes
Despite the slow economy, sales of new homes hit a record high last year.
An Arizona Town Slowly Fades Away
Randolf, AZ., once a lively town born during the Dust Bowl era, became the American Dream to black families that settled there.
Top 10 Urban Planning Issues From 2001
What were the ten most popular planning issues and articles from 2001? Planetizen editors select the very best.
A So. CA City That Wants To Stay Rural
Activists who want to save mountain paths, horse trails and wildlife, are fighting development in San Gabriel hills.
Apartments Minimize Sprawl
A new publication aims to change the perception of apartments as a valuable, but often-overlooked commuity development tool.
FEATURE
Top 10 Urban Planning Issues From 2001
The editors of PLANetizen select the top 10 planning issues from 2001 according to readers.
CoolTown: A Digital Lifestyle
Hewlett-Packard's CoolTown project envisions a digital lifestyle.
Boston To Lose Parking To Development
As development brings hotels, condominiums, offices, and parks, the South Boston Waterfront will lose over 2000 parking spaces.
Alternatives For Storm Water Holding Ponds
Fairfax County, VA, is searching for environmentally friendly alternatives to storm water holding ponds.
Conflict Of Interest Troubles For EPA Chief
EPA ombudsman Robert J. Martin makes "conflict of interest" allegations againstEPA head Christine Todd Whitman.
Don't Sacrifice The Environment
Environmental Defense's Tom Graff advice to California legislators: Don't sacrifice the environment for anything.
Moratorium On Cybercafes
In Orange Grove, CA, the city has put a moratorium on cybercafes, which have become centers of gang activity.
Nation's First High-Speed Wireless Network
Verizon Wireless rolls out the nation's first high-speed wireless network in the Boston area and the San Francisco Bay.
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.
