The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Threats In The Home Mortgage Industry?
The home mortgage business gets ugly: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac threaten board members of a watchdog group.
The New Hybrid Mall
Shopping center developers are taking a new approach: "Hybrid malls" are perhaps the hottest concept in the industry.
Unsprawl Case Study: Prairie Crossing
A case study of a "conservation community" that successfully uses a set of ten guiding principles to balance growth and open space.
Shopping Malls: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
As many as on in five malls nationally will fail or face greyfield status if they can't be revitalized. Architects are trying to help.
Philadelphia's Looming Transit Strike
A major transit strike in Philadelphia is averted -- for now.
Small Towns Make Hay While Snow Falls
Winter tourism is reviving small town economies but conservation groups warn of environmental damage.
Malibu Acquisition Largest In 20 Years
A $43 million mountain-to-sea parcel of 1,659 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains will become parkland.
Mapping Out Land Compensation
Laws in Florida and Texas are serving as the litmus test for Oregon and other states.
San Francisco's Gold Crush
The soul of San Francisco is being drained by the new economy.
Pittsburgh's Census Growth Secret
Only 10 out of 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods gained population according to the Census 2000 numbers.
Chicago Population Increases
Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.
The Great Lakes: Mixing Water And Oil
The energy crisis has ignited a debate over drilling for oil and natural gas under the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of fresh water.
Bush's U-Turn On Environment
Citing energy crisis, President Bush breaks campaign environmental promises.
Linking Development To Classrooms
Durham County is evaluating a proposed ordinance that would tie new development to existing school space.
Stay Tuned For The E-Traffic Report
Pilot programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are using the Internet to help commuters.
Housing Coalition Seeks Affordable Rentals
Housing industry coalition calls for increasing government insurance for affordable housing.
Geocaching: High-Tech Hide-and-Seek
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is being used to add a high-tech twist to treasure hunts.
Questioning The 2000 Census
An interview with demographics and sociology expert Tukufu Zuberi about the 2000 Census and the nation's changing demographic landscape.
City Plans Green Buildings
From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.
Auto-Totalitarians
Some commentators attack supporters of transit for being "anti-auto" -- but their real agenda is to force Americans to drive or die.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
