The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Public Sector Office Of The Future
The U.S. General Services Administration presents it's plans for the future public-sector "integrated workspace."
Can Los Angeles Be Split In Two?
Income versus expenditures for services is causing disputes already as the study about the breakup of L.A. begins.
Bay Area Transit Must Involve Public
A review by a consulting group determined that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission must work to involve citizens in the decision making process.
Orlando's New Toll System Not Up To Speed
Thousands of new windshield-mounted E-Pass units are malfunctioning, complicating the debut of a new toll-taking system.
Environmentalists Filing Suit To Protect Tampa Bay
Concerned that state officials are not doing enough, aggravated residents plan to take their concerns to federal court.
Where The High-Tech Growth Is
A review of "The New Geography", a book by Joel Kotkin that examines how the digital revolution is changing our cities.
The Rural Update
The quarterly rural update covers news and resources on small town community economic development.
Orange County Park One Step Further
The Irvine City Council voted to retain local control of a plan to transform the El Toro Airbase into a large park.
Private Developers Love LA School Site
The site near downtown Los Angeles is a prime location. But the developers will wait until the wrangling is settled.
Planners Look At SC's Transit Future
The future of Southern California's transportation system will be overwhelmed by new demands. Creative plans are vital.
Who Owns Searchlight, Nevada?
An 1872 mining law lies at the heart of the dispute over who owns Searchlight, a city about 50 miles from Las Vegas.
Planners Fighting Las Vegas Gridlock
The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission unveiled plans that officials hope will cope with the growth boom.
Tampa Using Fashionable Water Management
The city is undertaking a beautification project for its network of retention ponds.
Ten Cities Most Likely To Benefit From Internet
Futurist Stephen Roulac identifies the ten cities most likely to benefit from the Internet economy.
Amanda The Architect?
E-Toy's new architect doll comes with all the accessories an architect needs.
Facing The Consequences of Rapid Growth
The Columbus, Ohio region will study remedies for one of the consequences of rapid growth -- congestion.
10 Steps to Attracting High Tech
This paper uses Seattle's example to lay out ten steps that officials can take to develop a high tech sector in their cities.
Making LA More Pedestrian Friendly
A three-phased plan is proposed to make the downtown Los Angeles civic center pedestrian-friendly.
CA Coastal Commission May Battle U.S.
The U.S.Department of Commerce may deny a request by the California Coastal Commission for a seat to review plans.
Advertising On City Websites?
Honolulu became the first known city to accept advertising on its website. Here's what other cities are saying...
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
