The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Must successful cities now be "cities of ideas"?

February 8 - Smart City

Until recently, the Los Angeles suburb of Alhambra was distinct for having nothing unique. Until Phil Spector's castle was discovered.

February 8 - The Los Angeles Times

Why are Europeans apparently poorer than Americans?

February 8 - The Economist

Considering President Bush's pledges for a clean environment and reduced dependence on foreign oil, the budget is "downright peculiar."

February 8 - The New York Times

Oliver Grau's new book claims virtual reality isn't new.

February 8 - Wired

This report by the Trust for Public Land, tracks the results of conservation ballot measures across the country in 2002.

February 7 - The Trust for Public Land

The Defense Department is trying to gain exemptions from environmental rules it says interfere with military training and readiness.

February 7 - The New York Times

The Bush administration is seeking to end a 10-year-old program that has torn down or renovated tens of thousands of public housing units.

February 7 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Conflicting interests compete for waterfront redevelopment.

February 7 - The New York Times

California's clean-air effort launched a quest for technology that is finally poised to offer a clean-air cars that use little or no gas.

February 7 - California Legislative Analyst's Office

A selection of letters written by readers in response to the selection of two finalists for the Ground Zero design competition.

February 7 - The New York Times

The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California Berkeley publishes a "Citizen's Handbook on Environmental Justice & Transportation."

February 7 - Institute Of Transportation Studies

Will the winning proposal for the Ground Zero design competition ever get turned into reality?

February 7 - The New York Times

The California Supreme Court has sided squarely with planners in a ruling on the status of parcel maps recorded prior to the first state subdivision law.

February 7 - California Planning and Development Report

Have the two finalists for the WTC design proven that 'cutting edge' can be uncoupled from 'challening'?

February 7 - Wall St. Journal

ESRI's $15 million grant will provide geographic information systems software to urban planners, and train them in its use.

February 6 - BBC News

Privatizing highway development can speed up road improvements and cut costs, according to a new report.

February 6 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Fifteen hours ago, they thought a footprint came from a tennis shoe and now they are talking about density...

February 6 - The Oakland Tribune

U.S Court of Appeals Court upheld a D.C. Board of Zoning Adjustment order that required George Washington University to house 70% percent of undergraduates on campus.

February 6 - The Washington Post

Loudon County's high profile growth management plan challenged by nearly 200 simultaneous lawsuits.

February 6 - The Washington Post