The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

<p>Sixty-nine percent of Florida's voters approved an amendment to the State's Constitution to limit government ability to take property for private development. How will this homeowner victory impact the revitalization efforts of cities?</p>

November 15 - The St. Petersburg Times

<p>The appeal of Clarendon, Virginia, a homey neighborhood outside Washington, D.C., is threatening to wipe out its quirky character with a wave of upscale chain retailers, high-end restaurants, and luxury condominiums.</p>

November 15 - The Washington Post

<p>With development encroaching on mountains, Indian lands, and protected species' habitats, projections are that the city will run out of room to grow.</p>

November 15 - USA Today

<p>Should the people who build low-income housing get a prevailing wage? Community developers say they can't afford to pay it, but can they really fight poverty if they don't?</p>

November 15 - Shelterforce Magazine

<p>In an unprecedented move, the Province of Alberta's energy regulator has issued a warning that time is running out to put in place the infrastructure -- including roads, schools and health care -- needed to keep pace with oil sands development.</p>

November 15 - The Globe and Mail

<p>Wal-Mart issues a one-year progress report on its experimental eco-store in Aurora, Colorado.</p>

November 15 - The Los Angeles Times

<p>Once a magnet for writers, painters and other artistic types, Paris' Mayor wants the city to attract the laptop toting young bohemians that represent the new 'creative class'.</p>

November 15 - The Los Angeles Times

<p>Los Angeles' mayor has been a tireless advocate for mass transit, but some wonder why the mayor doesn't make use of the system himself.</p>

November 15 - The Los Angeles Times

<p>Voters across the political spectrum approved 77% of the 128 tax and bond initiatives on ballots in 23 states last Tuesday.</p>

November 14 - CNN

<p>The Oakland A's sign a deal with the technology company Cisco to replace the Oakland Coleseum for a high-tech new ballpark which will set the standard for future stadiums.</p>

November 14 - CNN

<p>As more and more Boomers begin to retire, builders are noticing increasing demand for home renovations and additions that will allow seniors to "age in place".</p>

November 14 - CNNMoney.com

<p>Bethlehem, PA pins its hopes on Pennsylvania's new slots laws. Jeff Pooley explores whether this is really the best hope for revitalization of the dying steel town.</p>

November 14 - The Next American City

<p>With elections over, Atlanta's major newspaper calls for state and local politicians to take the steps necessary to develop multi-modal transportation options in the region.</p>

November 14 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

<p>William McDonough illustrates a model for the sustainable building of the future in Fortune Magazine.</p>

November 14 - Fortune

<p>As 189 nations meet in Kenya to discuss climate change and rising sea levels, a group of scientists has released a report calling for nations to begin planning now for the devastating effects of rising sea levels, especially in coastal areas.</p>

November 14 - Environmental News Network

<p>A new bill passed by the Australian Parliament appears at first to offer protection to environmentally sensitive lands is actually little more than a carbon-trading system for land that helps development on sensitive lands overstep environmental review.</p>

November 14 - The Sydney Morning Herald

<p>With more than 1.6 million Britons living in high-risk flood areas -- a number expected to double or even triple within 75 years -- lawmakers and environmentalists are looking for safer ways to house people on floodplains.</p>

November 14 - Times of London

<p>In Orange County, California, a proposed toll road may not ease congestion on Interstate 5, as originally intended.</p>

November 14 - The Los Angeles Times

<p>A group of urban experts has released a plan to keep Geneva at the forefront of international affairs and governance. Included in the plan is a call to ensure the city's compatibility with technology and information media.</p>

November 14 - SwissInfo

<p>Technology such as Google Earth is dramatically transforming how the public perceives architecture and how architects design buildings.</p>

November 13 - The Los Angeles Times