The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Calming Seattle's Traffic
Would a 20 mph speed limit for side streets help calm traffic in Seattle?
Developing The Last Of Colorado's Private Land
Colorado state's demographer, Jim Westkott, offers his analysis of development pressures shaping the state.
America's Last Four Truly Wild Areas
A project compiles satellite and land-use data to map human influence on land and identify that last remaining pristine areas of wilderness in the U.S.
Has The Sustainable Food Movement Reached The Mainstream?
Only 1-2% of America's food is locally grown today. The average American dinner is trucked 1,500 miles.
The Value Of Wilderness
Hillary Rosner points out flaws in the Wilderness Act.
Design For Environment Toolkit
The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance put together the Design for Environment (DfE) Toolkit to help companies easily integrate environmental attributes into product design.
LA's Next Planning Director Must Translate Vision Into Results
A new vision is just the start -- following through will require changing the way planning is done in Los Angeles.
Moving 12 Million Tons Of Nuclear Waste
The Department of Energy is moving radioactive waste farther from the banks of the Colorado River in Utah, where it has been temporarily stored.
Homeowners Take Advantage Of 'Green' Loan Incentives
Rewarding homeowners who have energy-efficient homes has gained momentum with loan companies.
The Case For Community Schools
Designer of un-conventional schools talks about improving outcomes for students and neighborhoods.
Study Finds Parking Availability Encourages Driving
Study recommends imposing maximum parking limits, not minimum.
Calatrava's Chigago Fordham Spire Design Drawing Concern
Worries over terrorist threats are just one concern about the newly proposed Lake Shore Drive skyscraper.
Are Zoning Laws Causing Real Estate Bubble?
Maybe zoning laws are causing the real-estate bubble.
Tunnel Safety A Main Concern For U.S.
Most US tunnels are antiquated, and ill equipped to handle a terrorist attack.
Billion Great Lakes Plan Trigger Cleanup Or Brush-off?
So far, Great Lakes restoration has many friends and few dollars.
LA To Restrict Mansionization
The new ordinance would be a first step for Los Angeles in restricting housing sizes in one neighborhood to no greater than 40% of the lot size.
Old Wal-Mart In New Orleans Gets New Life As Asian Market
The new Hong Kong Plaza used the old Wal-Mart structure as a blueprint for its development.
The Joys Of Reclaimed Wood
Several lumber and furniture companies, are now offering a product line that prominently features salvaged wood.
Massachusetts Car-Sharing Company Secures Funds For Expansion
Zipcar plans to open offices in 11 other metro areas.
Bernal Heights Opposes Building Of Home Depot
An editorial looks at the many concerns with building a Home Depot in an already crowded area of San Francisco.
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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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