The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

In the nation's "whitest state," a mayor warns that Somali immigrants are taxing the city's resources.

October 15 - The Washington Post

The governor's race in Minnesota may be decided by candidates' views on transportation.

October 15 - Minnesota Public Radio

What would happen if every city and county in Florida implemented their land use plans? A map created from 457 land-use plans has the answer.

October 15 - The Tampa Tribune

For Central Florida, it's a billion-dollar question: Will a 20-mile light-rail system running from Altamonte Springs to the Orange County Convention Center be a boon to commuters -- or an expensive boondoggle? [Link corrected]

October 15 - The Orlando Sentinel

Urban policy researcher Dr. Sam Staley counters New Urbanism.

October 15 - Toldeo Blade

A public market get bring economic and social activity to Lower Manhattan while representing the cultural diversity of the victims of the WTC attacks.

October 15 - Project For Public Spaces

The big question facing the new $53 million Tampa trolley system is the same one that haunted the 1985 $7 million "People Mover" monorail: will enough people pay to ride?

October 14 - The St. Petersburg Times

Ann Arbor, MI and neighboring cities are preparing to lose most of their ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer beetle.

October 14 - Ann Arbor News

Part 4 of a six-part series focused on the redevelopment of downtown Kansas City.

October 14 - The Kansas City Star

A new sales pitch proposes to use existing freight lines to move commuters between Bergen and Passaic counties.

October 14 - New Jersey Record & Herald News

Concert-goers descended on Detroit streets this weekend to take in more than the shows.

October 14 - The Detroit News

Seattle looks to Vancouver's SkyTrain system for inspiration.

October 14 - The Seattle Times

A questionnaire administered by the Planning Commissioners Journal yields fascinating results concerning the diversity, occupational backgrounds, and selection processes of various planning boards and planning board members nationwide.

October 14 - Planetizen

Most of the nation's largest central cities grew during the 1990s, but population change at the neighborhood level was more uneven. This report shows that population decentralization is occurring even inside city borders.

October 14 - The Brookings Institution

Suburban neighborhoods are turning into entertainment destinations.

October 14 - The Washington Post

Satellite imagery shows a unique view of urban sprawl.

October 14 - NASA Science News

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A questionnaire administered by the Planning Commissioners Journal yields fascinating results concerning the diversity, occupational backgrounds, and selection processes of various planning boards and planning board members nationwide.

October 14 - Wayne Senville

The positive benefits of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act are beginning to show but a new dispute has emerged over housing in reservations.

October 13 - The Washington Post

One of best known "smart growth" communities still suffers from air pollution and traffic congestion. The solution? Golf carts for everyone!

October 13 - The Chicago Tribune

Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced the formation of 10 new national parks which would increase the total area of Canada's national parks by almost 50 percent.

October 13 - National Geographic