The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Balancing Sustainable Development
Steven Hayward examines the notion of 'sensible environmentalism', and how it may become a guide for development.
Seattle Mayor Willing To Bet Big On Biotech District
Mayor Nickels hopes $570 million in infrastructure in South Lake Union will create a biotech hotbed.
Jerde's Innovative Historic Rail Infill Project
A huge development in the center of Sacramento will include 3,000 homes and acres of shopping at the site of a historic rail yard.
A Source Of Fresh Urban Design Ideas
A unique architectural competition shows the importance for architects collaborating with professionals for other disciplines.
You Really Should Take The Subway
Thinking of driving to Boston? Let someone who lives here tell you about the traffic.
Townspeople Of Buckeye Bribed By Trust Fund?
A developer proposes $1 million trust fund for improvement of Douglas Ranch, on eve of election for its annexation and zoning.
Are Cities Obsolete?
Half a century ago, the people and architecture of New York City responded to the threat of a nuclear attack. How is the city responding after 9/11?
Housing Costs Vs. Regulation
California's disasterous style of providing housing seems to be: "Just say no."
Another Tale Of Two Cities
Portland, Oregon was once the Mecca of American urban planning. Now it is called the Little Beirut and people are fleeing the state.
A Bright Future For Solar Architecture
Energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive architecture using solar energy is gaining in popularity.
It's Time To Take A Fresh Look At Highway Tolls
The largest unexplored revenue potential lies in a greater use of highway tolls.
The Two Faces Of Sprawl
The seemingly disparate interests and concerns of urban and rural residents need to be balanced to address sprawl. Is mass transit the solution?
Libertarians At The Gates Of New Urbanism
PLANetizen features a debate exploring the potential of using market-oriented approaches, rather than more public policy, to further the spread of New Urbanism.
A Surprising Trend In Architecture
Younger architects are adopting a collaborative approach to architecture rather than the solo brand-name career paths of star architects. How will this change architecture?
McMansion Buyers Are The New Middle Class
McMansions have become the ultimate manifestation of the America dream.
Suburbia's Tide Threatens Identity Of Rural America
Ripple cities: California's new inland empire.
The Limits Of Urban Growth Boundaries And Urban Rail
A new Reason report examining San Jose's smart growth policies demonstrates that urban growth boundaries and light rail don't always work as planned.
Master Planning And Infrastucture
The City Manager for the city of Santa Clarita, CA discusses the challenges of planning and infrastructure under California's state/local fiscal relationship.
Improving Transportation Without Putting Nature Second
Mobility does not have to come at the expense of biodiversity.
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.
