The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

The story of how a remarkable 'downzoning' effort to save the Occoquan Reservoi

February 11 - The Washington Post

The American Society of Landscape Architects has announced that April 19-27, 2003 will be National Landscape Architecture Week.

February 11 - Yahoo! Newswire

Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening will lead the newly formed Smart Growth Leadership Institute.

February 11 - The Washington Post

Tens of millions of dollars are wasted in slow, sloppy construction, according to a Miami Herald expose.

February 11 - The Miami Herald

Advisory panel recommends $1-billion a year in federal budget for fund to promote public transportation in cities.

February 11 - The Globe and Mail

Former Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening will become the new persident of a new smart growth institute to educate lawmakers about smart growth policies.

February 11 - Sun Spot

It may not yet count as a national trend but in an effort to increase the local tax base, some towns are easing growth restrictions.

February 11 - The New York Times

Is changing codes and building rules is the only way to revolutionize development in the United States?

February 11 - The Boston Globe

Different reactions to Southern California's two largest developments demonstrate that geography is destiny.

February 11 - The Los Angeles Times

One viewpoint on why local decisions regarding infrastructure and growth issues may not be as valid as they appear.

February 11 - Taylor Daily Press

Travellers to Ireland know that the country's quaint road signs are both endearing and impossible. Now the signs will be upgraded.

February 10 - USA Today

Governor Jennifer Granholm and GOP take steps to cure "plague upon the land."

February 10 - Michigan Land Use Institute

The current process of reform of the Community Reinvestment Act is apparently being driven by 'goals inconsistent with good public policy.'

February 10 - American Banker

A contest inspired by 'SimCity' gives middle-schoolers a taste of the complexities of city planning -- and the fun of making a perfect place

February 10 - The News & Observer

The agricultural sector will provide a key resource for continuing urban prosperity, write William Fulton and Paul Shigley.

February 10 - The Los Angeles Times

The Rocky Mountain News presents a point-counterpoint over a Colorado bill that proposes to divert funds into a "congestion relief fund" to be spent on roads rather than public transit.

February 10 - The Rocky Mountain News

Design Intelligence surveyed employers to find which architectural design schools are producing the best graduates.

February 10 - Entablature

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) assailed the Bush administration's policies on the environment.

February 10 - The Washington Post

PLANetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2002 -- from the best places to live to understanding the impact of 9/11 on our cities.

February 10 - Planetizen

Herbert Muschamp reviews the two finalists in the Ground Zero design competition and chooses his favorite.

February 10 - The New York Times