The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Looking To Architects As Bellwhethers of Building Industry Trends
<p>This column from <em>The Washington Post</em> looks at the housing and development trends presented by the American Institute of Architects' Home Design Trends survey.</p>
Finding Canada's Happy Place
<p>A new Canadian study shows that people in smaller, less affluent cities are happier than those in larger, rapidly-growing ones.</p>
New Year To Bring $10 Toll To Southern California Commuters
<p>In 2008, $10 tolls will be awaiting some Inland Empire commuters to Orange County who use the 91 Express Lanes of the Riverside Freeway, depending upon what day and time they travel home.</p>
The German Urban Planning Workhorse
<p>One German planner's influence has been seen in projects across the world. Now he's refocusing his eyes on his home country.</p>
Thoughts on America's Affordable Housing Shortage
<p>This report from <em>NPR</em> looks at the shortage of affordable housing in America.</p>
The City of Blinding Lights is Starting To See 'Green'
<p>The first thermal plant in 16 years opened this summer in southern Nevada. And America's most expensive private development - a new hotel and casino complex on the Strip - is getting LEED certified.</p>
Planned Communities Take Nosedive in Idaho
<p>Proposals for planned communities have taken a sharp downturn in Idaho since last year. A deteriorating housing market and the lack of infrastructure are being cited for delays in development.</p>
Is New Urbanism The Way To A Green Future?
<p>This article from <em>Time</em> discusses the burden development places on the environment and how New Urbanism seeks to mitigate this burden.</p>
America's Global Warming-Fighting Attorney General
<p>California Attorney General (and former governor) Jerry Brown may be to global warming what former NY Attorney General (now Governor) Elliot Spitzer was to corporate reform, as his widely watched lawsuits, and threats of lawsuits, have gained fame.</p>
The End of The Big Dig
<p>With the end of 2007 comes the official end of Boston's "Big Dig."</p>
The Path To Preserving L.A.'s Industrial Lands
<p>Preserving industrial land in Downtown L.A. is the focus of a broad city report to be released in January. The city recommends classifying specific areas into four land use categories to guide development in the area increasingly sought by investors.</p>
The Year's Best In Livable Streets
<p><em>Streetsblog</em> has announced the winners of its livable streets awards, commending such public works as bike lanes and low emissions policies.</p>
Height Restrictions May Be Lifted In Paris
<p>This report from <em>NPR</em> looks at plans in Paris that could lift building height restrictions and dramatically alter the city's skyline.</p>
House of Cards
<p>A primer on how the economics of housing have been the foundation of not just urban planning but the whole American economy since the 1930s, and why the current housing crisis could have such a far-reaching impact.</p>
Friday Funny: Most Lustful US Cities?
<p>Forbes has published its ranking of the America's 10 Most Lustful Cities. If you're looking for love, start in San Antonio or Cincinnati.</p>
California's Land Use Stories Of The Year
<p>The sudden end to a hot housing market and planners' response to climate change were the top land use stories of 2007, according to California Planning & Development Report.</p>
Cities Think Big Despite Uncertain Development Market
<p>Despite a rocky real estate market, cities across the globe are investing in large-scale development projects.</p>
Designing The Female-Friendly City
<p>As women become a larger segment of the nation's urban population, more planners are recognizing the importance of addressing the concerns of women through urban design.</p>
The Power Of The Threat Of Eminent Domain
<p>In New York, eminent domain is not necessarily the direct work of the government, and often the threat of eminent domain is enough to clear the way for development. This editorial explains how.</p>
Louisiana Rebounds, But Nevada Grows Fastest
<p>More than 50,000 people were added to the population of Louisiana in 2007, where growth has been gradual since more than 250,000 fled after Hurricane Katrina. Nevada has regained its long-held title as the nation's fastest growing state.</p>
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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