The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Introducing The Ecopolitan
<p>National Geographic launches a new green cities blog called The Ecopolitan, written by Jay Walljasper, Senior Fellow of the Project for Public Spaces, and Executive Editor of Ode magazine.</p>
Citywide Wi-Fi On Verge of Self-Sustainability In Minneapolis
<p>The Minneapolis citywide wi-fi network is expected to become self-sustaining by February, according to officials.</p>
Transit Fare By Phone?
<p>A new trial in the San Francisco Bay Area has riders using their phone to pay for transit fare.</p>
A New Approach To Economic Development Help For Entrepreneurs
<p>Nearly every community talks about attracting more entrepreneurs. But aside from programs like SCORE, which assists entrepreneurs with business plans, and some efforts at growing venture-capital funds, most communities scratch their heads over how to</p>
From Aging City to Industrial Leader
<p>Can Hamilton, Ontario -- a city notorious for its pollution and smokestacks -- turn itself around to become an environmental leader in energy conservation? Yes, says, Daniel Lerch, author of "Post Carbon Cities".</p>
Will Retiring Baby Boomers Revive The Cohousing Movement?
<p>Cohousing could be the answer for seniors looking for a strong sense of community and support from neighbors as they age.</p>
Rethinking Parking In NYC
<p>An editorial by Alex Garvin and Nick Peterson calls for NYC's planners and officials to rewrite outdated off-street parking regulations. The authors point out contradictory parking requirements and proposes a more efficient market-based system.</p>
Congestion Pricing: Unpopular On The Ground And In The Sky
<p>Federal officials backed away from a plan to use congestion pricing to manage commercial air traffic in the New York region.</p>
Saving Lives With Urban Planning
<p>With auto accidents the leading cause of death for teenagers, there's yet another reason to build communities that don't make us dependent on our cars.</p>
Utah's Affordable Housing Woes
<p>Strong job growth and a lack of multi-family housing are pushing rents up and squeezing low-income households.</p>
O, Embattled Town of Bethlehem
<p>Competing ancient claims to land, religious fervor and the construction of a massive "security" wall make Bethlehem the most contested city on Earth.</p>
A 'Green' Manifesto From L.A.'s Mayor
<p>Under the leadership of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the city of L.A., long infamous for its smog and traffic, has become a leader in many aspects of sustainable urban living.</p>
Suburban Tent City?
<p>As foreclosure rates rise across the country, former homeowners are seeking shelter in suburban "tent cities" while municipalities struggle to cope with extra costs and declining tax revenues.</p>
Treating Wastewater Closer To Home
<p>Treating wastewater at the neighborhood level can save money on public infrastructure while providing environmental benefits.</p>
The Formula For Traffic
<p>A team of mathematicians have developed a model that demonstrates how traffic jams form.</p>
Growth In Focus After City Halts Water System Expansion
<p>The desert city of Tucson, Arizona, recently decided to halt the expansion of its municipal water system. This decision has been taken as an oppotunity by planners to discuss the city's future growth.</p>
New Urbanism Examined By Time Magazine, Andrés Duany
<p>Time's environmental reporter examines the American neighborhood with help from New Urbanist founder Andres Duany, who comments on suburbia and its carbon footprint, the role of the car, home size, public space, and ratings of green building.</p>
'Fuel Poverty' in America?
<p>A new poll shows that millions of Americans will need to borrow money to pay their heating bills this winter, many of them with credit cards.</p>
FEATURE
Best of the Worst in Planning for 2007
Keeping track of the weird things that occur in the planning and government world – from rules prohibiting screaming on amusement park rides to “green” cremation techniques – isn't really necessary. But someone should do it anyway.
Lack Of Foresight Hung Atlanta Up To Dry
<p>Poor planning has put Atlanta in the drought-stricken position it's in now, and there are few signs that anything is changing on that front, according to this editorial from the <em>Atlanta Journal-Constitution</em>.</p>
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