The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Small Town Fighting Teardown-McMansion Trend
Maintaining character means maintaining desirability.
Rhode Island Town Plans New Mixed-use Center
Portsmouth, a rural town on Aquidneck Island, hopes to create a new mixed-use center using New Urbanist principles and traffic calming techniques.
Convention Center and Sports Stadium Debate
Recent plans to expand the Javits Convention Center in NYC raises questions over whether stadiums are practical expansions of convention centers.
Battling for the Natural Landscape
Colorado's Roan Plateau is home to one of the state's richest collections of plants and wildlife, as well abundant natural gas reserves.
LA Airport Expansion Faces Political Opposition
The mayor of neighboring El Segundo has concerns about the growth impacts of the LAX modernization plan on area residents.
The Koolhaas Effect
The Financial Times offers an intriguing look at what drives architect Rem Koolhaas.
State Supreme Court Rules on Scaling-Back of Light-Rail Line
The Washington Supreme Court maintains legality of changes made to voter-approved transit plan.
New Design Guidelines Leave Room for Innovation
Drafters of the World Trade Center redevelopment design guidelines hope to entice creative architectural projects.
Florida's Plans for High-Speed Train Derailed Again
Governor Jeb Bush is seeking to repeal plans for "luxury item" bullet train.
Bulldozing the Past
A planned Wal-Mart Supercenter in Sandfly, GA is one of many things that threaten the preservation of one of the oldest African-American settlements in the country.
A House In The Hamptons For $300 A Month
When the summer people move out, college students move in to upscale rentals.
WTC Environmental Impact Statement Draws Fire
The draft environmental impact study is criticized for ignoring the cumulative impact on local residents.
L.A.-Area Planned Residential Development Embraces Smart Growth
A new planned residential development in northern L.A. County strives to serve as a model of smart growth and transit-oriented development.
The NAHB Builders Show: Reflections From Las Vegas
A report from the largest meeting of the suburban builder's industry, where new urbanism is just beginning to attract curiosity.
Is It Easier Being Green?
Green roof technology is taking root in commercial and civic projects across the country.
Will Seattle's Monorail Actually Get Built?
The Seattle Weekly uncovers a quietly-growing backlash against the Seattle Monorail by the projects one-time supporters.
Should Local Government Regulate Wal-Mart?
Local governments have every right to regulate local Wal-Mart stores, writes columnist John Hooker.
Cities With Highest Public Transit Use
New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Boston are the cities with the highest public transit use among commuters.
What To Do With New York's Iron Triangle?
New York's 'Iron Triangle' is an eyesore, but perhaps also a thriving business community. Should it be condemned?
Permit Dispute Turns Nasty
A dispute over permits for parking long-term storage trailers leads to a fistfight between a city council member and resident in Summit Hill, PA.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
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.
