The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Evaluating Height-affordability Trade-off
City to consider allowing taller buildings in exchange for more affordable housing downtown.
Wetlands Spy Cam
Massachusetts uses digitized arial photos to police wetlands encroachment.
Big Boxes Encounter Mixed Feelings
Some residents say big box stores offer convenience but local businesses are worried.
Salt Lake Commuters Use HOV Lanes, Sympathetically
A two year study of the new carpool lanes reveals average violation rates, slower speeds
Shanghai Has Big Plans
Shanghai's approach to city development is built around massive and expensive projects.
Support Sought For Sign Language Town
Despite concerns, majority of McCook County residents support the idea of a new town for signers.
Buffalo Seeks $5M For Waterfront Venture
Buffalo seeks $5M in federal transportation funds for waterfront venture.
Will Global Warming Lead To War?
The United Nations will study link between global warming and human conflict.
How Should Houston Grow?
A suburbanite offers his perspective on how Houston's urban core must grow if the region is to prosper.
Small City Works To Enhance Visual Image
Design standards are being altered to incorporate input from citizen surveys and focus groups regarding their visual preferences.
Updating Oregon's 30-Year-Old Planning Process
A proposal to update Oregon's 30-year-old planning process is met with approval.
'Big-Box' Headaches
Vacant 'big-box' stores pose problems for suburban communities.
Woonerf
The Dutch strategy of the woonerf -- harmonious coexistence of cars and pedestrians -- is catching on in Boston.
Developers Providing More Public Art
Canadian cities grant density bonuses in exchange for developer-funded art installations.
Hydrogen Highways
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to speed California drivers to a future in which hydrogen, instead of petroleum, will power their cars.
Metro Atlanta: A Model For The Future
Metro Atlanta communities are finally planning with greenspace, pedestrians, and mixed-use in mind.
China Abandons Long-Distance Maglev Effort
China has chosen to abandon its Maglev train effort for a 750-mile Beijing-Shanghai link.
Al Gore On Global Warming And The Environment
Al Gore criticizes the Bush administration environmental policies.
How Far Does Gentrification Go?
New studies explore, as well as challenge, the notion of displacement in gentrifying neighborhoods.
Challenging The Creative Class Theory
Steven Malanga challenges Richard Florida's theory that bohemian culture as economic development strategy works.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Portland
City of Laramie
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