The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
'The Great American Train Debate'
Neal Peirce writes about the need for a "shock-resistant transportation" system.
Groups Collaborate To Rebuild Lower Manhattan
Five historic preservation groups have teamed up to aid in rebuilding historic structures in Lower Manhattan.
Cities Should Pay Penalties For Housing Shortage
Editorial proposes imposing fines on California cities that do not comply with state requirements on housing construction.
The Many Meanings Of 'De-malling'
Tim Schooley writes about the different meanings of the term 'de-mall' and discusses the future of malls.
Wisconsin's Smart Growth Plan: Two Years Later
A look at the effectiveness of Wisconsin's Smart Growth legislation two years after it was enacted.
Detroit Archdiocese Tackles Sprawl
Church strengthens Michigan's Smart Growth movement.
Amtrak's Surging Popularity
While many businesses suffered in the wake of the Sept. 11th attacks, Amtrak saw a 17 percent increase in ridership.
Counties Control The Brakes To Halt Sprawl
For Maryland's Smart Growth initiative to work, the state's counties need to exercise their authority to contain sprawl.
Architecture Restricted By Shadow Law
The "shadow ordinance" in Fort Lauderdale, FL, prevents buildings from casting too much shadow on to the beach. Architects complain that the resulting building designs are expensive and look the same.
Book Review: Of Urban Destruction And Renewal
A review of "Preserving the World's Great Cities" by Anthony M. Tung. The book looks at the history of cities from a preservation and planning perspective.
Ambitious Plan To Improve Houston Air Quality Approved
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved a five-year clean air plan for Houston, TX.
Professor Warns Of The Cost Of Sprawl
Sociology professor Robert D. Bullard, spoke about the far-reaching impact of sprawl.
Campaign To Save Old-Growth Forests
Environmental groups launched a campaign to persuade the U.S. Congress and the Bush administration to stop the logging of old-growth trees on federal land.
Big Plans For High-Speed Trains
High-speed trains, already popular in Europe and Japan, are being considered in the U.S.
Vilano Beach Embraces An Alternative To Sprawl
Vilano Beach, FL, is developing a "town center" with residential and commercial uses.
Black Involvement In Environmental Movement Increases
Increased number of African-Americans are joining the environmental movement.
Restoring The Mississippi
For five years now, Chad Pregracke, a 26-year old Illinois resident, has been on a heroic personal mission to clean up the Mississippi. His efforts have won him an award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Boston Tightens Security At Public Spaces
In the aftermath of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks, Boston is tightening security at public spaces. A look at how the world of security and high density design mix.
California Governor Signs Land Use Legislation
Unlike past years, Davis approves all controversial bills, even the Hearst Ranch/"certificates of compliance" bill.
Oklahoma Considers Wind Power
Oklahoma looks at wind power for generating electricity. Landowners could benefit from millions of dollars in royalties.
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
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