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Most Livable States

Morgan Quitno press releases its 2004 list of the most livable states. New Hampshire and Minnesota lead the list.

April 30 - Morgan Quitno

The Benefits Of Car Sharing

Cars.com tells the history and advantages of car sharing.

April 29 - Cars.com

An Artful Economic Development Strategy

The unlikely town of Paducah, Kentucky is transforming a run-down neighborhood by attracting artists with 'dirt-cheap' studio and living spaces.

April 29 - The Chicago Tribune

Honoring Design Solutions to Urban Ills

Bay Area landscape architect, Walter Hood, to be honored by city of Oakland, CA for his influential urban park designs.

April 29 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Most Polluted Cities

American Lung Association's annual report ranks the nation's most polluted cities.

April 29 - CNN


Open Space And Taxes

Connecticut smart growth advocates press for property tax reform.

April 29 - Middletown Press

Louisville Metro Merger: A Success Story

Cities around the nation a curious about Louisville's experience.

April 29 - The Washington Post Writers Group


Wal-Mart's Low Prices Are No Bargain

Charlevoix group may hold edge in struggle with world’s largest retailer.

April 29 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Urban Bix Boxes

Big box retail is moving into urban markets.

April 29 - The New York Times

Detroit Can't Hear The Music

Detroit's musical heritage ignored as a tourism attraction strategy.

April 29 - The Detroit News

Brooklyn's Extreme Makeover

Ambitious redevelopment plans mark a radical conceptual shift for Brooklyn.

April 29 - New York Metro

Doing a Double Take on Growth Controls

Amidst an economic slowdown, many Colorado communities are no longer willing to support growth restrictions.

April 28 - The Denver Post

Tuning Up Detroit With The Motor City Makeover

Mayor leads citizen effort to clean up the city.

April 28 - The Detroit News

That 70's Show

In New Orleans, the third act begins on a famous outdoor stage.

April 28 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

Taking What They Can When They Can

Car dealers mark up interest rates to make an extra buck. Studies show minorities are charged higher markups.

April 28 - The Detroit News

What Role Should Big Industry Play In Protecting The Environment?

British environmental groups upset over prime minister's backing of new climate change group supported by big business.

April 28 - The Guardian Unlimited

The Sound Of Diversity

City permits loudspeakers to broadcast Islamic call to prayer five times daily.

April 28 - The Detroit News

In Defense of the 'Creative Class'

Author Richard Florida responds to criticisms of "The Rise of the Creative Class."

April 28 - The Next American City

Big Benefits to Designing Small Spaces

Whitney Gould of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel considers the value and opportunities for the renewal of marginal, residual spaces.

April 28 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Budget Problems Causing Havoc With California Transportation Plans

Without money, even the best plans can go bad.

April 28 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.

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.