The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Dearborn, Michigan: America's Muslim Capital
An in-depth look at Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit that - home to the second largest Arab population outside the Middle East - some call "America's Muslim capital."
Urban Planning Lessons From Cuba
A look at the history of urban planning in Cuba illustrates how participatory planning and Cuban socialism can mutually learn from one another.
Iraqis Work To Reclaim Lost Marshland
Iraqi engineers restore marshes destroyed by Saddam Hussein.
Restoring A Railroad Station
Preservation efforts at a New Jersey train station spark renewed interest in the station's home town.
Comprehensive Transportation Plan Defeated
Orange County FL voters rejected the Mobility 20/20 Plan, a joint County/City of Orlando proposal to improve roads, provide bike lanes, and establish light rail service via a half-cent sales tax.
Delhi: 'Mooving' Cows Out of the City
As congestion and traffic accidents are on the rise in Delhi, India, officials make plans to relocate cows from urban areas.
Smart Growth Equals Lower Infrastructure Costs
A new study says smart growth lowers municipal infrastructure costs, and development cost charges that help to pay for infrastructure should reflect the "smart growth dividend."
World Slum Population Explosion
UN-HABITAT has issued a report that gives startling statistics on the increase in substandard living conditions in developing--and developed countries.
Redevelopment Plan Unveiled For Downtown Salt Lake
Redevelopment plan for downtown Salt Lake City includes new campus for 3,000 students, as well as new residential highrises adjoining redeveloped commercial space.
Maryland Gov. Ehrlich Makes Changes To Smart Growth Program
Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. announced changes to the state's Smart Growth policy but apparently left its core principles intact.
Corporate Founder Of Columbia, Md. To Stay Put
The Rouse Co., will not leave the nationally known community it founded.
China Discovers Home Improvement
China's private housing boom is fueling a new market for home improvement.
Federal Spending Keeps Washington's Economy Growing In 2002
This report analyzes the substantial increase of federal spending in the Washington area during 2002 and how this boost cushioned the area's economy during a national recession.
Using The Web To Promote Infill Development
Maryland launches a new website designed to entice private developers to selected state-owned sites in desperate need of redevelopment.
Using High Tech To Track The Health Of Urban Forests
Digital technology plays a vital role in modern urban forest management.
The Bumpy Road Toward Bicycle Equality
Ithaca cyclists endure the hills and valleys of public debate before making headway with two new routes.
Does Phoenix Have A Creative Class?
With research to back the notion that a city's Creative Class has a direct correlation to its economic success, Richard Florida's book turns traditional notions of urban development upside down.
Build Your Own Traffic Circle
As traffic congestion worsens, Tucson residents attempt to take matters into their own hands.
Debunking Wendell Cox's 'Lexus Argument'
The "Lexus Argument" or "Jaguar Argument" used by many transit critics does not stand up to serious analysis.
City: Urbanism and Its End
A Yale professor explores the evolution of New Haven, Connecticut, drawing conclusions about urbanism as a whole in the process.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
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.
