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The 10 Most Underrated U.S. Cities

Peter Katz, author of "The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community" lists ten great U.S. cities that have been overlooked.

January 15 - Utne Reader

Ginger: Revolutionizing Transportation

The enterprising folks at the technology discussion site Slashdot have figured out what "Ginger" is likely to be.

January 15 - MSNBC

Alabama Counties Seek Planning Powers

Alabama has set a 2001 goal for counties to regulate county development through the implementation of planning and zoning requirements.

January 15 - Alabama Live

Babbitt Issues Parting Shots

Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt strikes back against the mining industry with new regulations to curb hardrock mining.

January 15 - The Washington Post

Public Comments Invited On D.C. Memorials Plan

The public is invited to comment on the final draft of the plan to guidethefuture creation of memorials in the District of Columbia.

January 14 - National Capital Planning Commission


CA Reconsiders Its Approach To Land Conservation

California should reconsider its approach to land conservation and possibly redefine the role of the state conservancies.

January 14 - California Legislative Analyst's Office

Tackling California's Housing Crisis

Several new proposals seek to ease California's housing affordability crisis.

January 14 - The Sacramento Bee


FBI Goes After TVA Water Polluters

The FBI is teaming up with the Tennessee Valley Authority to crack downon houseboat polluters along TVA waters.

January 14 - Associated Press

Anti-sprawl Terrorists Take Action

Fighting sprawl with arson -- eco-terrorism takes on sprawl.

January 14 - MSNBC

So. CA Housing Needs Cause Dispute

SCAG is refusing to accept the state's order for 503,000 new units. It is an inflated number, SCAG maintains.

January 13 - The Los Angeles Times

Sierra Nevadas Protected With New Plan

Logging and mining has been halted in the Sierra Nevadas. This will increase protections for old trees and wildlife.

January 13 - The Los Angeles Times

Oakland's Fruitvale

The Fannie Mae Foundation publishes a practitioner's guide to planning and financing community revitalization.

January 13 - Fannie Mae Foundation

England's Historic Structure Catalog

England begins cataloging its historic structures -- on the Internet.

January 13 - CNN

Deserting Growth Limits To Ease Crisis

In response to housing crisis San Jose Mayor hints at abandoning growth controls to promote housing construction.

January 13 - San Jose Mercury News

Western Michigan Coastline Controls Considered

Officials has proposed $100,000 plan to study coastline community master plans and impact of new homes.

January 13 - The Detroit News

Ginger: Will It Change The Way Cities Are Designed?

A mysterious new technology gadget is rumored to be able to change the ways cities are designed.

January 12 - The Washington Post

New York's Biotech Cluster

Governor Pataki has proposed funding three high-technology "Centers of Excellence," in upstate New York.

January 12 - Center For An Urban Future

Amtrak Fast Train Had Successful First Month

Amtrak says high-speed Acela Express train was successful in drawing riders during first month.

January 12 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Forest Service Readies Controversial Forest Plan

The U.S. Forest Service is ready to adopt a controversial plan that dramatically changes its loggin practices.

January 12 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Soul Searching

Every city has a soul. Here's how to discover the unique spirit of your city.

January 12 - Utne Reader

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.

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.