The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

We want all the benefits of technology in our homes -- but are we willing to pay the price in aesthetics?

June 7 - The Arizona Republic

Changes in the multifamily mortgage market have transformed a fragmented, localized mortage market into a highly liquid one. Certain segments of the market -- in particular, small rental properties in urban areas -- may well be underserved.

June 7 - The Brookings Institution

The battle over a proposed World War II memorial in Washington D.C. continues with two groups filing a suit against the project.

June 7 - The Washington Post

The new "lifestyle center" may soon combine the best of past and present shopping experiences.

June 7 - The Chicago Tribune

Television documentary "The Sprawling Of America" examines the history of urban sprawl in Michigan.

June 7 - The Detroit News

Wendell Cox argues that anti-sprawl measures lead to higher home prices and traffic congestion.

June 7 - Cincinnati Business Courier

Urban planners and state agencies are using satellite-based imaging technology to learn more about urban sprawl, runoff, water quality, and other planning issues.

June 7 - Space Daily

A historic preservation group is organizing to prevent the gentrification of an industrial Manhattan neighborhood.

June 7 - The New York Times

Television documentary "The Sprawling Of America' examines the history of urban sprawl in Michigan.

June 6 - The Detroit News

The city, which image lags behind Miami and Orlando, is looking to cities like Austin, TX for a vision for its future.

June 6 - The Tampa Tribune

Several events help first-time buyers and renters find affordable housing.

June 6 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

The free-market approach to environmentalism is slowly winning supporters.

June 6 - The Washington Post

After two years of debate, planners and officials in the City of Orlando has decided to limit the practice of Tandem housing.

June 6 - The Orlando Sentinel

This survey finds that diversity - measured by the proportion of gay couples, artists, and foreign-born residents - is an important indicator of a metropolitan area's strength in high-technology businesses.

June 6 - The Brookings Institution

Chicago area businesses rally to put jobs within access of public transit and affordable housing.

June 6 - Chicago Sun-Times

A Massachusetts bill proposes tax breaks for businesses that encourage employees' use of public transport and car pools.

June 6 - The Boston Globe

Created to address regional air quality and traffic congestion that ran afoul of federal clean air laws, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has yet to produce any tangible evidence that it is fulfilling its purpose after two years of existance.

June 6 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Planners and developers are working to create mini-cities around MARTA rail stations - against concerns from some residents.

June 5 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

So far this year, "smart growth" has gained little momentum in the legislature, and most growth-related legislation has been defeated, withdrawn or allowed to languish.

June 5 - The News & Observer

An editorial argues for North San Diego County's importance in regional planning as the Regional Government Efficiency Commission moves toward its state-mandated Aug. 11 deadline for recommending the best way to decide major housing, transit and land-use

June 5 - North County Times Escondido-Oceanside-Vista