The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Eco-conscious consumers seeking like-minded builders are waiting for the industry to catch up.

October 4 - The New York Times

New Census data shows that housing costs throughout the country have increased greatly, for both homeowners and renters, exceeding any income gains. Fastest growing, suburban regions in the country are among those hit the hardest.

October 4 - The New York Times

Income gains made by Caribbean immigrants boost the black median income in Queens. It is the only place in the U.S. with a population over 65,000 where the white household median income is less than the black median household income.

October 4 - The New York Times

This article from <em>Governing Magazine</em> looks at the planning process along the Gulf Coast as cities and towns look to rebuild, but struggle to decide what to rebuild into.

October 4 - Governing Magazine

Several organizations, agencies and political parties from both ends of the spectrum are coming together in opposition to the Special Economic Zone program started by the central government.

October 4 - BBC News online

Indiana developers are hatching plans on suburban housing developments that will truly live up to quaint names like "Prairie Meadows" by actually building prairies in their developments.

October 4 - Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Retiring Baby Boomers are eschewing traditional golf and resort retirement communities for more authentic 'community' experiences in dense urban centers, small towns, and even rural farms.

October 4 - The Wall Street Journal

Developed by a university professor, the CeaseFire campaign addresses violent crime as a public health issue, and uses a neighborhood-wide information and outreach campaign to help curb violent behavior before it occurs.

October 4 - Memphis Commercial-Appeal

Is the housing market correcting itself or crashing?

October 3 - The Los Angeles Times

Is congestion pricing at a tipping point in the US? Should we begin converting HOV lanes to toll lanes? Dr. Peter Gordon and Bumsoo Lee review recent research on the topic and offer their views.

October 3 - Dr. Peter Gordon, University of Southern California

The journal Nature alleges that the Bush administration tried to block a report that linked global warming is contributing to the stronger hurricanes.

October 3 - Forbes

The Prince of Wales and the Jamaican government are set to announce a major redevelopment plan for Trench Town, one of Kingston's most troubled neighborhoods.

October 3 - Jamaica Gleaner

After the Supreme Court's "Kelo" decisions, ballot referendums seek to restrict local governments' power.

October 3 - ABC News

Built after the so-called Halifax Explosion 90 years ago, the highly regarded neighborhood that surrounds Canada's first public housing project is filled with gardens, alleyways, parks, shops, schools, and history -- all within walking distance.

October 3 - The Daily News, Greater Halifax Communities

Experts believe increasing reports of suspicious loan activity and mortgage fraud could have serious consequences for Southern California's already slowing housing market.

October 3 - The Los Angeles Times

The new Westfield San Francisco Centre, billed as the largest urban shopping center west of the Mississippi, opened on September 28 -- without parking.

October 3 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Wal-Mart's expansion into urban areas, which the company believes is necessary for continued growth, is continuing to meet strong opposition.

October 3 - The Wall Street Journal

A new Brookings Institution report finds Georgia and Atlanta to be among the top refugee resettlement centers in the United States.

October 3 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

The city plans to fund and complete approximately 20-30 years' worth of projects in as little as 5 years.

October 2 - Riverside Press-Enterprise

MacArthur "genius grant" recepient Majora Carter talks about the Sustainable South Bronx initiative and environmental justice.

October 2 - Grist