The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Friday Funny: Non-profit Habitat Community Faces Criticism
Habitrail for Humanity is under scrutiny for unorthodox housing communities.
The Deadly Cost Of Smog
New ways of modeling the health effects of smog have dramatically increased the number deaths estimated to be caused by smog every year in Ontario, Canada.
Affordable Housing At All Time Low In Spite Of Record Market
2004 saw record growth in the housing market, but a shift in the economy could be disasterous to owners.
Clever Advertising Helps New Jersey Town Blossom
The city of Collingswood is fast becoming a blueprint for success on how to market a town successfully.
Watching The House Price Bubble Burst
How the current housing boom ends could decide the course of the entire world economy over the next few years.
Britain Driving Ahead With Road Pricing
Charging drivers for the use of roads may be in the only way to slow the growth of urban traffic congestion.
California's Home Prices At An All-Time High
The lack of affordable housing is reaching epic proportions all across the state.
Why America Is Seeing A New Stadium Boom
New ballparks blur the line between sports venue and shopping mall, all in the name of drawing more fans.
U.S. Corporations Thinking Global
Recent Congressional hearings indicated a shift by several large corporations to adopt more environmentally friendly ways.
What Ever Happened To Smart Growth?
Does investment in smart growth represent a billion dollar misunderstanding?
Posters Are Not Urban Clutter
Why posters are an essential part of a city's cultural and community life.
Tijuana's Pedestrian Transformation
The Mexican border town must transform if it is to realize its full potential.
Seattle City Council Okays Streetcar
A controversial streetcar is approved for a Seattle neighborhood being rebuilt by Paul Allen.
Yankees To Get A New Stadium
Plans were unveiled to build a replica of the old Yankees Stadium across the street from its current location.
The Painful Cost Of Transportation
Transportation costs take toll on both households and communities
Hybrids in HOV Lanes a Pandora's Box
Provisions that would give over High Occupancy Vehicle lanes to Hybrid vehicles could send a "bogus message" to consumers.
Housing Boom: Good News, Bad News
The housing boom is likely to last. That's the good news...and the bad news.
Alleys Making A Comeback, New Urbanist Style
Several Phoenix citiess are integrating alleys as part of redesigning retail and neighborhood communities.
Martin County, FL Initiates Affordable Housing Rules
After years of simply talking about the area's affordable housing "crisis", Martin County commissioners unanimously adopted "inclusionary zoning."
How Many People Use Your City's Parks?
Counting users may be a challenge, but it can make all the difference when it comes to getting parks funded.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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.
