The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
What's Wrong With Urban Planning
A freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune airs his frustrations with urban planning, and tries to offer an alternative solution.
Who Moves The Most?
The Census Bureau reports that nearly half of the population moved to different homes in the five years prior to the 2000 census.
Montreal's Car-Free Day A 'Smashing Success'
Downtown Montreal is transformed into a pedestrian paradise on Car-Free Day.
How Environmentalism Must Change
Genetic engineering of foods is poised to feed humanity. Except that the environmentalists won't let it.
Los Angeles Suffers Worst Smog In Six Years
After years of alleged improvements, Los Angelenos are breathing the most polluted air in six years.
A New International Trend In Redevelopment
Cultural institutions are forming a foundation for successful redevelopment efforts around the globe.
Transformation Of Chattanooga's Waterfront
Chattanooga rediscovers the river.
Inside Federal Transportation Re-Authorization
As many states struggle with state budget deficits, transportation projects are increasingly being slashed or completely cut. Will transportation recieve the same treatment from the federal government?
Leavitt's Environmental Record Isn't The Issue
Regulations must be based on independent scientific findings, not on political considerations.
Interest in Real Estate Academic Programs Growing
The experience of Chicago-area academia offering formal programs in real estate illustrates the growing trend and popularity of real estate and development studies.
Study Linking Sprawl And Obesity Is Flawed
Wendell Cox criticizes the study that claim a link between urban sprawl and obesity.
Secret Geography
Adam Rogers takes PLANetizen readers on a vicarious stroll through some of his favorite side streets in San Francisco, and gives some lessons on urban design along the way.
Exploring Urban Renewal Through Sustainable Urban Forestry
An all-day symposium explores the benefits of sustainable urban forestry.
Average U.S. Commute Is 26 Minutes
The average daily one-way commute to work in the United States takes slightly more than 26 minutes.
FEATURE
Secret Geography
Discovering secret geography -- the alleys and small streets, often with shops and restaurants, that are largely invisible from major streets -- you begin to feel ownership over a slice of the city.
Bush, Oil, And The Global Climate Crisis
An interview with environmental reporter and author Ross Gelbspan.
End Of The Line For Ahmanson Ranch Development
A 17-year battle between developers and environmentalists comes to an end as 2,800-acre Ahmanson Ranch is sold to the state for $150 million.
Ground Zero Rebuilding: Open, Yet Secretive
Plans for redevelopment of the World Trade Center site continue to evolve.
Palo Alto Conducts Fiber-optic Cost-Benefit Analysis
Can and should Palo Alto, CA wire the city with Fiber-optic cable to compete with commercial services?
California's Sustainable Revolution
While the recall election has focused the attention of the media onto the budget crisis, California has quietly proceeded with a progressive model for sustainable building that is being reviewed and replicated nationwide.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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.
