The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
GIS: A Tool For Improving Community Livability
This fact sheet from the Local Government Commission contains shows communities have used geographic information systems to improve the livability of their communities.
Bicyclist Responds To Anti-bike Compliant
A bicyclist responds to a complaint by a driver that bikes cause congestion.
Getting To Smart Growth: 100 Policies For Implementation
This 120-page primer describes concrete 100 policies and techniques for putting the ten smart growth principles into practice.
Bigger Doesn't Always Mean Better -- or Successful
There is nothing wrong with big stores like Wal-Mart, but they can't sell a certain commodity.
The Influence Of Land Use On Health
People who live in high-density neighborhoods tend to weigh less.
Cluster Developments Approved
Smart growth's benefits are not enough to counter the market incentives to sprawl.
The Commute of Dreams
With a commute of only a few steps, some new Orange County residents will have it better than their Los Angeleno counterparts.
Tough But Welcoming Architecture: A Sign of the Times
Blair Kamin of the Chicago Tribune favorably considers the design of the new federal Oklahoma City building, which 'tries to enhance the lives of its occupants while upgrading security.'
Shanghai's Bike Ban
Shanghai, China bans bikes -- the country's most common form of transportation -- on major roads to make more room for cars.
A License To Kill
A landowner gets a state permit to hunt the last male lion in the Santa Monica mountains.
Pittsburgh's Response to Pennsylvania's Decline
Mulugetta Birru, executive director of the Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority, comments on the recent study that shows Pennsylvania is in decline.
New Report Highlights Need To Curb Sprawl
Pembina Institute finds that existing provincial policies are an obstacle to reforming land use planning in Ontario
London's Greatest Symbols Makes A Comeback
Long decline of London's bus service -- recognized by the red double-deck bus -- ended about 10 years ago and has been replaced by rapid growth.
Kayak Through Los Angeles?
A reporter journeys down the Los Angeles River by kayak.
Healthy Lifestyles Can Be 'Routine'
Mark Fenton adds the important distinction between exercise and routine activity to the urban design and physical activity debate, and offers helpful strategies and resources for planners and designers.
The Suburban Mall: America's New Town Square?
Why is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger giving major speeches at shopping malls?
Providence's Historic Business Incubator
A business incubator in an historic building combines economic development with historic preservation.
Enforcement Of Pollution Laws Weakening
Analysis shows that fewer pollutors are being punished under the current Bush administration.
One Creek As A Test Of Western Land Use
A miner who owns claims along an Oregon creek brings a suit that could shift the balance between development and preservation.
Where There's A Will, There's a Walkway
Lavinia Gordon reports on the continued success of a program in Portland that takes an individualized approach to changing transportation behavior.
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Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
