The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

If the Supreme Court hears an appeal of a landmark U.S. Ninth Circuit Court case settled in April, the ruling would have widespread implications for dealing with homeless encampments throughout the West, perhaps nowhere more so than Los Angeles.

July 10 - Los Angeles Times

By designating that "family" refer to a specific set of ties, many zoning codes make it difficult for "functional" families without those ties to find a place to live.

July 10 - CityLab

The city of Seattle has taken the first steps toward creating a "Green New Deal." Now comes the hard part of deciding on specific policies.

July 10 - The Urbanist

Non-conforming uses, usually historic buildings that predate the strictures of 20th century zoning codes, can get a little more comfortable under the reforms approved by the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan.

July 10 - MinnPost

Ian McHarg's groundbreaking book was published 50 years ago.

July 10 - WHYY

A housing researcher formerly with the Obama administration's Treasury Department explains the role of government-sponsored enterprises in opening the housing market with more affordable options.

July 10 - Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University

Land use regulations provide exhibit A in this indictment of the American legal system's support for a murderous and destructive dependence on automobiles for transportation.

July 10 - The Atlantic

New apartment buildings and new civic buildings are some of the developments under construction in the City of Roses.

July 9 - The Oregonian

Los Angeles officials hope a new law will cut off one of the city's pipelines to homelessness.

July 9 - Los Angeles Times

Wealthy buyers are snapping up large parcels of land and imposing new rules. Residents say restricting access is not fair and the actions are affecting communities and their way of life.

July 9 - The New York Times

The Gulf Coast is facing the environmental threat of algae blooms that cause rashes, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting.

July 9 - The Houston Chronicle

Advocates and researchers say new development regulations, with more stringent flood protections, aren't doing enough to control the stormwater impacts of sprawl.

July 9 - Community Impact Newspaper

It's rare for an entire exhibition to be devoted to the practice and history of planning. This is a big one.

July 9 - CityLab

A $5 billion redevelopment project in Atlanta, named Centennial Yards, will receive substantial public support.

July 9 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Millennials need housing they can afford, and that means apartments instead of houses.

July 9 - CNBC

The Montgomery County Council is preparing to vote on an amendment that would loosen restrictions on the controversial building type known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

July 9 - WAMU

Data from the Boston area shows that dedicated bus lanes are helping to get buses moving.

July 9 - WBUR

A couple of questions are fundamental to the debate about the housing affordability crisis.

July 8 - Urban Institute

Cafes on the city's South Side are more than just businesses. They also provide important spaces for community building and economic development in neighborhoods that have been historically overlooked.

July 8 - Chicago Tribune

After 20 years, the Easton Town Center in Northeast Columbus, Ohio draws nearly 30 million visitors a year and sells more than $1 billion in food and merchandise.

July 8 - The Columbus Dispatch