The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

If property values increase for land adjacent to mass transit, is this a compelling argument for residents to support transit?

January 24 - The Los Angeles Times

Can landscape architects really camouflage the ubiquitous cell tower?

January 24 - Landscape Architect

Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler announce awards for the best examples of responsible tourism that balances nature conservation, the protection of heritage sites, social responsibility, and commerce."

January 23 - National Geographic

Amtrak is facing another fiscal crisis that could lead to a systemwide shutdown in the spring.

January 23 - Associated Press

Phoenix, AZ is expected to be a Hispanic-majority city by 2007.

January 23 - The Arizona Republic

Even as business at Las Vegas casinos slows down, Steve Wynn, the architect of modern Las Vegas, is making his comeback with a new hotel.

January 23 - Wall St. Journal

Arizona has some of the lowest residential water rates in the nation but that could change soon.

January 23 - The Arizona Republic

The Orange County, CA Planning Department will lay off 39 employees this month because financial troubles have swamped the agency.

January 23 - California Planning and Development Report

International architect Rafael Viñoly has been selected to design the Kennedy Center expanstion.

January 23 - The Washington Post

The Massachusetts State Supreme Court is to hear a case on whether a community essentially accepted a bribe to construct a power plant.

January 23 - The Boston Globe

A bill sponsored by John McCain and Joe Lieberman will clash against the Bush administration's policies on climate change.

January 23 - The Economist

The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment offers a blueprint on the condition and use of the nation's ecosystems.

January 23 - The H. John Heinz III Center

Residents of Conneaut Township, PA, oppose a nuisance ordinance.

January 22 - Erie Times-News

Minorities are now the majority in many of Canada's urban centers.

January 22 - The National Post

The health risks of mold in buildingsmake scientists nervous — but not because they think mold is toxic.

January 22 - Building Operating Management

The Bush administration's plan could open up millions of acres of remote wilderness areas to motorized traffic, oil drilling, and other commercial development.

January 22 - The Seattle Times

A columnist charges that zoning rules across the country restrict or prevent building new churches, synagogues or mosques

January 22 - Wall St. Journal

A County Commission in Georgia proposes to abolishing public planning. APA replies.

January 22 - American Planning Association

According to new figures released by the U.S. Census, Hispanics are now the nation's largest minority.

January 22 - The New York Times

Newly-introduced legislation would change Maine's law requiring motorists to stop for pedestrians.

January 22 - Portland Press Herald