The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Land Use Regulations and Housing Prices
A new report from Harvard shows that Boston's housing affordability crisis is created fundamentally by regulation.
Promising Tax Relief for Canada's Public Transit Users
In Vancouver, Conservative leader Stephen Harper announces that public-transit users would be eligible for a tax credit under a Tory government.
A World Where Cars Lack Efficient Personal Mobility
The stubborn car culture rooted in American suburbanism does not have to be fought; eventually, through successful examples and experiments, the automobile will be viewed as a valued commodity in certain situations, rather than a ubiquitous solution.
A Laboratory For Sustainable Urban Living
Portland activists are trying to preserve a seven-acre community farm as a model for environmentally sound living.
Curbing Inner City 'Condofication'
An editorial outlines ideas for dampening effects of California's Ellis Act, which allows landlords to "go out of business" and evict tenants, possibly in order to sell buildings for condo conversion.
Equating Poverty With Abuse?
A Boulder County writer argues that the local social service agency has separated children from parents due only to impoverished living conditions.
Idaho's Newest Planned Community Continues to Move Forward
A large development may be constructed near Boise in the wake of arguments between city and county planning officials.
Here Comes The Neighborhood
A non-profit affordable housing developer sets an example as one of the first to move into an impoverished neighborhood.
Far West Texas -- The Next Chic Locale?
From a huge investment by Amazon.com's founder to a fake Prada store, something is brewing in Far West Texas.
Absentee Landlord Properties Auctioned Off In Effort To Revitalize
In Detroit, a new program sues absentee landlords to force them to renovate their property -- unlike citations, property owners face the threat of losing their property, which can then be put up for auction on a county website.
Hispanics Need Not Reside
Manassas, Virginia, is using a zoning ordinance to redefine family, in an attempt to curb possible consequences of illegal immigration.
Calling All Downtown Planners
The City of Austin will hire consultants to develop a Downtown Austin Plan to create "one of the best downtowns in the country."
Austin-San Antonio Commuter Rail Plan Chugging Along
A public-private financing partnership could spur creation of the 15-stop line.
Charleston Development Trumping Preservation?
A slew of new building projects have some worried about implications for the town's historic core.
The High Cost Of Free Parking -- For Nightclubs
A new Atlanta ordinance requiring additional parking at nightclubs could put many out of business.
Friday Funny: Area Man To Stand Trial For Selling Subway Token
Taking public transportation quite seriously in Atlanta.
Atlanta Trying To Pave Way Out Of Congestion?
Governor Sonny Perdue's Congestion Mitigation Task Force may give preference to highway-widening over other traffic reduction strategies.
Naval Base Closure Could Impact North Carolina Community
The Asheville Naval Reserve Center played a key role in World War II craft production.
Contaminating A Neighborhood -- And A Reputation
A Connecticut suburb could have so much underground lead that 114 houses may be demolished –- but is the threat real?
Free Rent Comes At A Price
In Washington, D.C., some apartment tenants are living without a landlord -- and without a high standard of living.
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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