The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

As air traffic increases around Fenway Park so to do the complaints from the neighborhood's residents about noise pollution.

August 16 - The Boston Globe

An editorial explains why housing related employment is a disaster waiting to happen.

August 16 - The New York Times

Idaho's property taxes are rising rapidly to keep up with population growth. Idahoans don't like it.

August 16 - The Idaho Statesman

New research indicates that cities in Europe with urban sprawl aren't as susceptible to global warming.

August 16 - Irish Independent

A new report highlights the importance of the ocean and coast to California's economy.

August 16 - National Ocean Economics Program

Another climate-skeptic argument comes up short as two independent studies find errors in the how old temperature records were calculated.

August 15 - The New York Times

Residents in neighborhoods across the US are offering properties collectively for much more than they are worth individually.

August 15 - The New York Times

President Bush's vow to fight Congressional 'earmarking' dies a quiet death with the signing of the new $286 million Federal Transportation Bill.

August 15 - The Washington Post

The group America Bikes celebrates the new federal transportation bill -- and their new-found power.

August 15 - National Journal

The court rules that a student claiming that the 2003 design for the Freedom Tower copied his 1999 school project can proceed with his lawsuit.

August 15 - The New York Times

The fast pace of development at the exurban boundary pushes land use and elections.

August 15 - The New York Times

As the Kelo vs. New London Supreme Court decision backlash grows, conservatives and liberals are taking positions on eminent domain.

August 15 - The Los Angeles Times

New York has been remarkably successful relative to any other large city outside of the sunbelt and it remains the nation's premier metropolis. What accounts for New York’s rise and continuing success?

August 15 - Harvard University

Landscapers have begun work on New York City's largest green roof, a project they say will help reduce the urban heat island effect and clean the air.

August 15 - The New York Times

For the most part, higher gas prices don't induce drivers to take public transit. Extra time required for public transit is a major disincentive.

August 15 - The Los Angeles Times

Skyrocketing oil prices, the housing bubble and a radically altered economic landscape point to a need for Democrats to rethink their political strategy.

August 14 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

The California Department of Transportation is using a new system of electric signs to give motorists more information about freeway traffic.

August 14 - The Los Angeles Times

In June, the Boston Society of Architects sponsored the first annual John M. Clancy Award for Socially Responsible Housing.

August 14 - The Washington Post

Funds from a half billion dollar capital improvements sales-tax initiative are earmarked for downtown residential development.

August 14 - Tulsa World

High oil prices will have an effect on public transit, the cost of manufacturing and the price consumers pay for a host of products.

August 14 - BBC News