The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Honoring Olmsted
Seattle, considered by some to have one of the best-preserved Olmsted park systems celebrates the legendary landscape architect.
More Big Dig Scandal: Firm Overcharged $31 Million
Federal auditors have concluded that one of the two companies managing Boston's Big Dig overcharged the public by $31 million.
A Naked Land Grab In Chicago
In democratic city design, the process is as important at the product. But Chicago doesn't work that way.
How Sustainable Is Development?
Do we really know enough to manage natural resources sustainably?
Top Ten Greenwashers
On April Fool's Day, Earthday Resources for Living Green released the eleventh annual "Don't Be Fooled" report. The report documents misleading advertising by companies polluting the planet.
Public Attitudes On Walking
Surface Transportation Policy Project measures the public's attitudes toward walking.
Gaining Weight
Michigan sprawl increases waistlines and health care costs.
Developers And Battlefields
Preserving battlefields for future generations seems the least today's generation can do.
SUV Sales Slowing Down?
According to a survey conducted by Kelley Blue Book car information guide, consumer interest in gaz-guzzling sport utility vehicles is waning because of high fuel prices.
Impact Of Zoning On Affordable Housing
Most of Massachusetts' problems with affordable housing can be traced directly to the state's zoning law.
Michigan State Commission To Curb Sprawl
Michigan Land Use Leadership Council is charged with recommending new land use rules to curb urban sprawl.
Reopening California's Tribal Casino Compact
California is negotiating to provide local governments more control over Indian casino development.
David Vs. Goliath: A New Model For Port Cleanup
A Los Angeles resident fights the mighty Port of Los Angeles for cleaner air... and wins. The result could be a new model for port cleanups.
State Cuts Force Cuts Of Heavily Used Transit Routes
Because of years of state stinginess and the economic downturn, Philadelphia's transit agency may eliminate several train lines and some of its most heavily used bus routes.
Ovrom Takes Over Embattled Los Angeles CRA
Bud Ovrom discusses the challenges ahead as he assumes the leadership of the CRA in LA in the midst of severe budget cuts and pending lawsuits.
Competing For Minneapolis' Largest Housing Site
The right to build the largest number of owner-occupied homes in Minneapolis in recent history is up for grabs.
A City That Is Constantly Rebuilding Itself
Tokyo's architecture is unique and "defiantly Japanese."
Museum Of Freedom At Ground Zero
A cultural complex planned at Ground Zero will include a Museum of Freedom.
Uncertain Future For The National Environmental Policy Act
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) could be weakened by recent government proposals and actions.
Campaign Of Sabotage
How government policies have inadvertently sabotaged public transit.
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.
