The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
An Eco-Terrorist's Story
Mark Warren Sands is sentenced to 18 years in prison for lighting fires in Phoenix, AZ. that were believed to have been set by eco-terrorists fighting sprawl.
Design Contest To Improve Washington Mall Structure
Two architecture students win design competition to improve a temporary structure at the famous Washington monument.
Dept. Of Interior Ends Computer Network Ban
The U.S. Dept. Of Interior has ended a 10-week court-ordered shutdown of its entire computer network .
Zoning Overhaul Recommended
A new report shows that smart growth measures are most successful in states where planning statutes have been modernized.
Dallas Needs A Big-picture Plan And Planner
In a special 5-part series, Dallas calls for more urban planning in and around its downtown.
Water Dispute At Newest National Park
The National Park Service and the residents of Colorado are engaged in a water dispute over the Gunnison River that flows through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.
Understanding Mezzanine Financing
Mezzanine securitization has become a popular real estate investment vehicle. Get the inside scoop.
Give Amtrak The Funding It Needs
The Austin American-Statesman makes the argument for Amtrak.
Housing Scam Rocks Philadelphia
For three years Rickie Williams sold neglected homes that didn't belong to him.
Book Excerpt: Fast Food Nation
The first chapter of Eric Schlosser's New York Times bestseller "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal."
The Real Cost Of Fast Food
Review of New York Times Bestseller"Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser.
Classically Spatial: The Morgan Library Addition
Herbert Muschamp reviews Renzo Piano's design for the addition to the Morgan Library in New York.
Sprawl Or Demographic Dispersion?
America's demographic dispersion is widely despised by planners, ecologists, many governments and often attacked as "sprawl."
Eco Terrorist Sentenced
Arsonist Mark Sands gets 18 years for string of fires he set to destroy luxury homes under construction.
Can Charlotte Learn From Portland?
A writer for the Charlotte Observer begins a series comparing Charlotte, North Carolina to Portland, Oregon.
Robert C. Davenport Built Innovative Subdivisions
Robert Carroll Davenport, who built innovative subdivision in N. Virginia died at 96.
Urban Planner Joins Lower Manhattan Rebuilding Effort
Urban planner Alexander Garvin will join the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation as vice president for planning, design and development.
Western Pennsylvania's Conservancy: A Case Study In Success
As the Conservancy celebrates its 70th anniversary, residents look back on the driving force behind conserving 280,000 acres.
EPA Brownfields Budget Doubles
The proposed budget the EPA includes more than a 100 percent increase in funding for Brownfields.
New York's Mayor Takes The Subway
New York's Millionaire 'MetroCard Mayor' Bloomberg takes the subway. Now if only his commissioners would also.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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.
