The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Eco-worshippers?
Is some environmentalism a radical ideology or even a form of religious fundamentalism in moderate clothing?
Housing Development Takes Another Course
Despite community pressure, the City of Waukegan, IL must allow a developer to build a housing subdivision through a golf course, making many nearby residents angry.
Tension Harboring Over Land Reclamation Policy
Conservationists and planners in Hong Kong at odds over the government's continued practice of land reclamation, which threatens the country's famed and historically significant harbor.
Immigrants, Domestic Migrants Head For Different Metropolitan Magnets
In this report, author William Frey finds that regions like New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco gained significant numbers of immigrants between 1995 and 2000, but at the same time lost domestic migrants to faster-growing metropolitan
The Return of Fascist Architecture
Did Fascist Architecture get a bad rap? Many, who say that you can appreciate it outside of its temporal context, say yes.
A Collaborative Approach to Growth
Residents' input comes first in planning for a possible development in Fagan Canyon.
It's Aquatic. It's Epic. But Is It Real Art?
A proposal to build a landmark piece of sculpture sparks a debate over artistic taste and the city's identity.
Maryland Suspends Land Purchases For Preservation
Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. suspends purchases of land for preservation citing a need to revamp the state's land conservation program.
Sewers and Smart Growth
Applying Smart Growth in Cape Cod entails major changes in the waste water treatment infrastructure.
City Targets Renters For Redevelopment
Ventnor, NJ, tries to reduce density and renters in a "blighted" neighborhood.
Tips On Planning Green Buildings
An integrated planning process is the key to a green envelope.
Granholm's Way
Michigan's Smart Growth Governor embraces new approach to prosperity
$81 Billion Sought For Roads, Rails
Regional planners in Southern California are unveiling a plan to raise $81 billion for new freeway and transit projects over the next 30 years.
Wal-Mart Cancels Plans To Build 'Supercenter' Over Aquifer
Wal-Mart cites environmental concerns for abandoning plans to build a "supercenter" over an aquifer but the retail giant also faced strong community opposition.
Does Suburbia Deserve A Warning Label?
Is the smart growth movement confusing the cultural impacts of convenience with the impacts of sprawl, wonders columnist John King.
Designing for Gold
NYC organizes a design competition for the Olympic Village for if the city wins the bid to host the 2012 Summer Olympics.
The Malling Of America
The unabated malling of America is a trend that may end badly -- for communities and households.
Gray Davis Celebrates Ahmanson Ranch Preservation
California Gov. Gray Davis and supporters gather at the Ahmanson site to celebrate its preservation and tout his record.
Plans Underway for the World's Tallest Building
A lot is at stake as Taipei's slumping property market hopes to pick up from the popularity of Taipei 101, which will be the world's tallest building when completed.
Getting Back on Track
As transit improvement projects fall behind schedule in Boston, several groups are trying to get to the bottom of it.
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