The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Who's Got The Clout To Solve Urban Problems?
This article highlights the need for regional or metropolitan solutions to large scale urban problems.
Beware of Car-Crazy Americans
US urban planner Edward Glaeser says Scotland should adopt low-density development and big-box retail parks. Jackie Kemp explains why he is wrong.
Big Box, Small City Dilemna
Faced with budget shortfalls, small municipalities, like San Marcos, CA, are welcoming big box retailers--but not without encountering community and political opposition.
Solving The Sprawl Problem
Sprawl threatens the long term viability of cities around the world.
A City's Tale Of Renewal -- And The Trade-offs
When West Palm Beach opened CityPlace, another urban project languished.
States Scramble To Make Up For Federal Inaction On Environment
States step in to make up for the federal government's shortcomings on environmental regulation.
HUD's New Market Approach To Funding
A change in HUD's strategy may have nonprofits and housing authorities housing authorities begging for money from Wall Street rather than HUD.
Posh Alumni Centers Are Becoming The University 'Facility Du Jour'
To increase alumni participation (and giving) universities are investing in upscale, large-scale centers to prime the donation pump.
E-Government & Planning Profiles: Public Participation Tools
Web-based tools to facilitate communication, data sharing, analysis, and public input in the planning process will be pervasive in planning within the next several years.
Disney Bans Segways for Safety Reasons
Disney theme parks--traditionally sensitive to the needs of people with disabilities--have banned the popular transportation machine.
Amtrak, Jobs, Safety, Transit, Outer Space Tourism, & Freight
This week in 'The Hill' various authors tackle seven subjects relating to transportation for a special section.
The Cost Of Bush Administration's Environmental Policies
The Bush administration's failure to update penalties for illegal pollution will cost taxpayers at least $39 million.
Proposed Bills To Further Safeguard Homeowner Rights
Lawmakers in Arizona are pushing for reform to curb the abuse of power by Homeowner Associations.
Critic Compares Wal-Mart WIth Nazi 'Blitzkrieg'
One of Arizona's best-known businessmen criticizes Wal-Mart's devastating effect on communities and local businesses.
New York's City-wide Street Light Competition
It's a thrilling time... to be a street-light enthusiast.
People And Pavement
Context-sensitive design works in Michigan.
Pigeons In The Fast Lane
It's long been known that birds use natural landmarks to navigate. Now scientists say pigeons are using a new tool to guide their way: roads and rail tracks.
Whetting The Olympic Dream
Andrew Yang explores New York City's bid for hosting the 2012 Olympics.
City Centers Expands As Residents Seek Affordable Urban Living
In Philadelphia, urban residents flock to the fringes of the urban core in search of affordable housing.
Non-profit Ventures To Fill Mass Transit Gap
Mass transit advocates call for a regional approach to moving people to jobs and services they need.
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
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.
