The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A Megafix For Global Warming?
Michael Markels has a controversial solution for global warming.
Movers And Shakers
Joel Kotkin looks at "how immigrants are reviving neighborhoods given up for dead."
President Elect Announces HUD Secretary
George W. Bush taps Orange County, FL Chairman Mel Martinez to head the $30 billion agency.
Technology In Environmental Cleanup
Technology is showing promise in environmental cleanup. But it's a double-edged sword.
The First Measured Century
PBS presents a unique look at U.S. history "by the numbers" -- studying statistics to determine social change and broad trends of the last century.
Two Poor LA County Areas Receive Grants
Targeted Neighborhood Initiative grants were awarded to distressed neighborhoods in San Fernando Valley and Harbor area.
Revitalizing America's Filthiest Harbor
Boston Harbor, once filled with sludge and trash, has become a model for the nation.
Are We Ready For Car-Sharing?
Already popular in Europe for a decade, the concept of car-sharing is catching on in congested urban areas in the U.S.
Evidence Of Urban Sprawl In Ancient Maya Ruins
Archaeologists say urban growth patterns observed in ancient Mayan ruins are similar to today's edge cities and urban sprawl.
Nation's Housing Projects Come Down
Across America poverty-stricken public housing projects are being torn down. But many residents don't want to leave.
Sprawl Marches On In Central Florida
Faced with an onslaught of subdivisions and shopping centers, East Orange County is the latest victim of urban sprawl.
Key West Gives Approval To Housing Plan
The City of Key West gave its endorsement to an affordable-housing project by way of a resolution favoring the transformation of an old industrial site into affordable-housing units.
Cleveland's Best-Laid Plans
A new exhibition examines the fate of Cleveland's best-laid plans. Critics suggest that planning hasn't helped the City.
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The City Beneath The City
The new subway line in Athens, Greece, cost the city $1.8 billion but uncovered 10,000 priceless ancient artifacts by creating the largest archeological site in the city's history.
Rooftop Gardens
Chicago has tapped into the US EPA's Urban Heat Island Pilot Project. But greening isn't cheap.
States Compete For Workforce
Fighting to keep intellect reserves at home, states compete to retaintheir educated.
Smart Transportation
Smarter vehicles and highways may be able to do what miles of asphalt can't -- alleviate traffic.
Eleven Steps For Transforming Public Spaces
The Project For Public Spaces has identified 11 key steps to creating valued community spaces.
Highway Vs. Hearth
Freeway expansion means that some people loose their homes. What are the alternatives being considered in Southern California?
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.
