The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
NIMBYs, BANANAs And NIMTOOs
'Pod thinking' results in planning that fails to look beyond the small community and encourages NIMBYism, BANANAs, and NIMTOOs.
Is Jesus Green?
Readers talk back about the Christian-right take on environmentalism
Yes, It Is About The Artists: The Tacoma Story
How both art and artists helped one city rebuild.
Housing Boom Continues Around Washington
D.C. suburbs experience another year of double digit increases in housing assessments.
Sustainability Means Security
A review of Worldwatch's State of the World 2005 edition.
Economic Meltdown in 2005?
A host of economic and political forces are leading to growing concern about the bursting of an "historically unprecedented credit bubble" that could lead to a collapse of the U.S. economy.
The Worst Cars
Forbes offers a roundup of the ten worst cars on the market, based on worst crash test scores, lowest reliability and lowest residual values.
The Suicide Bridge Movie
A filmaker ends up with footage of 19 deaths by people jumping off what is regarded as the world's No. 1 suicide landmark.
New Urbanism Pioneer To Help College/Town Plan Future Growth
Hendrix College invites a pioneer of "New Urbanism" to participate in creating an updated master plan.
Should Your City's Streets 'Go Naked'?
Without the conventional rules and regulations of the road in place, drivers tend to slow down, open their eyes and develop a 'feel' for their surroundings.
The Architectural Version Of 'Extreme Makeover'
What happens when 23 architects are asked to collaborate on a single hotel in Madrid?
New Pittsburgh Downtown Plan Emphasizes Housing Over Retail
A new plan to revitalize Pittsburgh's long-ailing Fifth and Forbes corridor is anchored by space for hundreds of new housing units, de-emphasizing retail space.
The Impossible $4 Billion Viaduct
An ambitious $4.1 billion tunnel project to replace the Alaskan Way Viaduct is 'very, very impossible'.
State To County: Plan For Growth Or The State Will
Palm Beach County's state legislative delegation served notice on January 19th that growth in western agricultural areas could be taken out of county control unless the County Commission approves a growth plan of its own.
Oil, Chemical Firms Buying Neighborhoods
Oil and chemical companies are buying entire adjacent neighborhoods to demolish them to prevent future complaints and lawsuits.
Conserving, And Saving Money In The Process
A first-in-the-nation experiment in electricity pricing is demonstrating that consumers are willing to change how they use electricity -- and save money in the process.
Another Take On A Better Suburbia
Village Homes in Davis, CA, while not strictly adhering to New Urbanist principles, offers a highly liveable alternative to typical suburban development.
Designing A 'Healthy House'
Arhitecture firm faces the challenge of designing a 'healthy house.'
Design Innovations Change Affordable, Homeless Housing
Immigrant's design of a modular bedroom provides homeless with their own space.
New Report Confronts Housing Policy Myths
Twelve national groups sponsor a congressional briefing to rebut three myths undermining a balanced national housing policy in Washington.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
