The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

After a long wait, the Bush administration releases guidelines for new construction after the disaster.

April 13 - The Washington Post

The planning profession squeaks past attorneys (despite paying less than half of lawyers' salaries on average), yet doesn't crack the top 25.

April 13 - CNNMoney.com

Another link joining the Phoenix and Tucson megalopolis is planned on Indian land near Chandler.

April 13 - The Arizona Republic

In order to reverse its depopulation trend, one North Dakota town attracts young families with gifts of free property.

April 13 - The New York Times

National Public Radio covers the success of Glenwood Park, a new urbanist development in car-dependent Atlanta.

April 13 - National Public Radio

A growing number of Philadelphians are avoiding the high cost of car ownership and the associated frustrations with the help of PhillyCarShare, a non-profit car borrowing organization.

April 13 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Breaking ranks with the Bush administration, California's Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger endorses a plan to combat warming that is facing opposition from some Republican leaders and businesses.

April 12 - San Jose Mercury News

The new subway is clean, cool, punctual, and orderly - words not often used to describe New Delhi.

April 12 - The Christian Science Monitor

In Washington, D.C., "siteseeing" has proved increasingly alluring as construction projects abound.

April 12 - Washington City Paper

A new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council reveals that electrical utilities are a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, and that the majority of this pollution is concentrated among a small group of producers.

April 12 - Natural Resources Defense Council

In response to an April 1 jab on Cyburbia at Houston's well-known lack of zoning, Bill Schadewald argues the existing grassroots process of "compromise and accommodation" works just as well in addressing development conflicts.

April 12 - Houston Business Journal

Heavy rains threaten property and personal safety in seven northern and central California counties; governor declares state of emergency.

April 12 - Yahoo! News

Community gardens add value to neighboring properties in New York City, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to this NYU Law School publication.

April 12 - New York University School of Law , NYU Center for Law and Economics

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April 12 - Lainie Herrera

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April 12 - Erik Kancler

In this op-ed, a bicycle commuter advocates ignoring certain traffic laws and putting cyclists in cars for "critical mass" rides, in order to draw attention to the need for better bicycle facility planning.

April 12 - The Globe & Mail

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is hoping for a major accomplishment on global warming, while the Democratic legislature is ready to challenge him by passing a tougher bill than the he currently advocates.

April 12 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Editorial says California's law allowing solo drivers in hybrid cars to use high occupancy lanes doesn't do any good -- it's only about feeling good.

April 11 - The Los Angeles Times

Randal O'Toole critically evaluates a recent press release from the American Public Transportation Association suggesting that recent transit data indicate public transportation use increased 25.1 percent in the last decade.

April 11 - The Thoreau Institute

Out of touch politicians relying too much on large internet providers have left the city lagging behind Philadelphia’s efforts.

April 11 - New York Press