The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
O'Hare Airport Expansion Likely
The Illinois State Supreme Court ruled that the city only needs approval from the state transportation department for any expansion plans.
Develop Fast But Preserve The Past
In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing launches historic preservation efforts.
Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava's addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum receives rave reviews.
Polls, Preservation, And Power In Nevada
Nevadans face ballot questions on traffic congestion and preservation of wildlife habitat and power utilities.
Nation's Most Sprawling Metro Area
Riverside-San Bernardino in Southern California tops the list of the nation's most sprawling metro areas.
New Urbanism: A Fake Urban Atmosphere?
A project inspired by New Urbanism comes to life but some say it is not a true urban community.
Costly I-75 Upgrade Could Increase Congestion
The proposed plan to widen Interstate 75 will cost nearly half a billion dollars. A study shows that widening the interstate could increase
A 40-MPG SUV? It's Possible
Technology to make SUVs more fuel-efficient exists. So what's holding back the auto industry?
Europe's Renewable Energy Plans
Seeking to reduce its dependence on oil from the Middle East and Russia, the European Union is taking bold steps in harnessing renewable energy sources.
Misplaced Generosity Could Disfigure A Gathering Place
After turning down an under-used, deteriorating park for a $5 million makeover, the Salt Lake Olympics Committee (SLOC) has set its sights on making unwelcome changes to Gallivan Center.
Reviving Richmond's Streetcars
As a tool to revive downtown, a retail broker pushes electric streetcars in Richmond.
Top Ten Sprawling Metro Areas
Three-year study ranks 83 metropolitan areas and associates urban sprawl with highway deaths, air pollution, and traffic. Find out your city's ranking.
The End Of The American West
Who will replace the cowboy?
Are Smaller Cities More Responsive To Growth Issues?
Breakup supporters say smaller cities would be more responsive on questions of growth and development.
Maker Of 150mph 'JetTrain' Targets Inter-City Routes
Partners, US Federal Railroad Administration and Bombardier Transportation, hope to expand high speed rail service.
Preserving City Parks
Long Beach, CA approved a policy that protects existing city parks and compensates lost park space with open space elsewhere in the city.
The Cost Of Segregation
The Detroit News won the Inland Press Association's 2002 Community Leadership Award for their 4-part series that examined the unequal prices Metro Detroit blacks and whites pay for living separately.
Doing More With Less State Money
A Brookings Institute working paper describes the challenge of optimizing state consumption given pro-cyclical budget constraints.
The Coming Of Age Of South Florida Sprawl
Seventeen years after the first house was built on the western edge of South Florida civilization, the sprawling city of Weston has reached completion.
Central Florida Struggles With Transportation
Local leaders know they need a transportation plan, but exactly what sort and how to pay for it are still unclear.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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