The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced the recipients of its 2004 Professional Awards. (Includes project profiles and photos.)

July 14 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

Business Week evaluates the the impact of rising mortgage rates on the housing bubble -- and arrives at dire conclusions.

July 14 - Business Week

Bush administration announces it will reverse one of the "most sweeping land preservation measures in decades".

July 13 - The Washington Post

A new report compares the economic performance and industrial composition of the nation's technology centers.

July 13 - Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

Utah candidates for Governor support open space initiative, though measure may fail to make it to the November ballot.

July 13 - The Salt Lake Tribune

A new mixed-use project could revive a historic Chicago neighborhood.

July 13 - The Slatin Report

Author Paco Underhill's new book looks at the effects of psychology on the shopping experience.

July 13 - Newsday

Henderson's desire for a neighborhood-based development exposes the boomtown's lack of city context.

July 13 - Las Vegas Sun

Photos and reports from the first North American Open Source Geographic Information Systems Conference.

July 13 - Slashdot

We can no longer afford to give away highway lanes to carpools and low-emission vehicles, writes Ken Orski.

July 13 - Planetizen

The future of a town surrounded by growth.

July 13 - The Orlando Sentinel

The expansion of ASU to a brand new campus in downtown Phoenix has the potential to revitalize the city's moribund downtown.

July 13 - The Arizona Republic

FEATURE

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) and Carpool Lanes promote congestion, while benefiting few commuters. Charging tolls rather than using HOV lanes will reduce traffic while bringing in much needed transportation funding.

July 13 - C. Kenneth Orski

Are House-passed bill’s anti-speculative measures strong enough?

July 12 - Michigan Land Use Institute

A proposal to provide energy efficient cars for all travel by low-income transit riders for less than the cost of transit subsidies is further refined.

July 12 - The Public Purpose

Senator from Vermont introduces bill that will provide legislation to provide for Green Federal Buildings and Schools.

July 12 - U.S. Senate

Locals see a proposal by Los Angeles Mayor Hahn to ban development in the Owens Valley as a ploy.

July 12 - The Los Angeles Times

An underwater wind farm could make New York City one of the world's most environment-friendly cities in terms of locally producing clean energy.

July 12 - The New York Times

Are new ordinances the answer to the surge in public urination in 'adult playgrounds' such as Las Vegas and New Orleans?

July 12 - The Los Angeles Times

A film by Jim McKay explores issues of gentrification, race, and stereotypes.

July 12 - Indie Wire