The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The United States is becoming less attractive to the creative class, writes Richard Florida, while cities in other countries are becoming new magnets.

February 2 - The Washington Monthly

Hunters and anglers from Western states concerned over proposed use of public lands.

February 2 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Two Southern California cities are looking to attract the elderly to revitalize their downtowns. Is this a new national trend?

February 2 - The Los Angeles Times

A community decides to grow on its own terms.

February 2 - Toldeo Blade

Columnist John King profiles two Bay area suburban developments that accommodate density in innovative ways.

February 2 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A successful downtown works hard to stay relevant.

February 2 - The Detroit News

As housing prices in Las Vegas begin to push out the middle class, even Sin City starts to think about inclusionary zoning

February 2 - Las Vegas Review Journal

The latest entrant in Providence's flourishing luxury market will feature 220 apartments.

February 2 - The Providence Journal

Developer Robert Barnstone finds in Vancouver an alternative model for future development ideally suited to Austin, Texas.

February 1 - Austin American-Statesmen

Harvard sociologists study the correlation between regional religious beliefs and economic performance.

February 1 - The New York Times

Rural open space covers about 95 percent of the land in the United States. Are we really running out of room?

February 1 - Reason Public Policy Institute

The Detroit News presents a comprehensive and well-illustrated evaluation of Detroit's progress in "beautifying" the city.

February 1 - The Detroit News

SpaceCity is beginning to bridge its auto-dominated wide open spaces with more attention to developing its urban fabric.

February 1 - The Chicago Tribune

A major factor fueling the growth of edgeless cities is the need to offset the fiscal burden of housing with commercial ratables.

January 31 - Urban Land Magazine

Reason Jacobs Fellow Ted Balaker explains how banning big box stores like Wal-Mart actually harms families.

January 31 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Cheap designs have lent a surreal touch to China's urban landscape.

January 31 - The Economist

LA Times Magazine offers a feature article about California's growth. Is it desirable or even feasible to manage large-scale flows of labor and capital?

January 31 - The Los Angeles Times

Memorials can be transformed by those who want to perpetuate a loved one's memory.

January 31 - MetropolisMag.com

Properties are rescued to create public spaces that embrace art, the love of good beer, and an urban renewal effort reflecting neighborhood history.

January 30 - The Chicago Tribune

Canada's cities, provinces, and federal government argue over funding.

January 30 - Edmonton Journal