The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
How Open Can An Open Session Be?
Does city staff need to 'dumb down' decision making if private negotiations are opened to the public?
60 Million Reasons For Smart Growth
Growing population makes it critical to address sprawl. This article includes a checklist for identifying eco-friendly city council candidates.
When Is A Port Too Big?
Los Angeles - Long Beach port is the world's third largest, an economic powerhouse, and bursting with growth. But is it big enough?
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac In A Nutshell
The History News Network provides a brief introduction to these hugely influential Government Sponsored Enterprises -- and shows why their lack of public accountability in terms of their finances is of such concern to the Justice Department.
The Most Pro-suburban Sprawl Article Ever Published?
Sprawl critic Joel Hirschhorn takes aim at "The Autonomist Manifesto" that appeared in the New York Times Magazine.
Protecting Environment Is Good For The Economy
According to a new report, protecting the environment creates jobs.
Evaluating With The Public
Evaluation should be integrated into all phases of planning projects, especially public participation.
Living With Sprawl
The Atlanta Journal Constitution's opinion on the recent study that shows a link between sprawl and ill health.
Sex And The Cities
Is zoning being used to gradually purify New York City and other big cities?
Recognition At Last For Transylvanian Heritage
Proposals to list the city of Sibiu/Hermannstadt draw attention to other threats to the heritage of the area
Portland, Maine Reverses The Brain Drain
This New England college town continues to develop the winning formula for attracting young professionals working in the 'creative economy'.
Big Boxes To Replace Steel Graveyard
Cleveland's first suburban-style "power" shopping center will feature big-box stores.
Report: Sprawl Kills?
A new study by Rand Corporation claims that living in the suburbs takes four years all of your life.
Climate Change/Hurricane Connection Ignored
The extreme weather ravaging the Carribean and Florida may well be linked to climate change -- but you'd never know it by watching the news.
Mountains of Debate Concerning Bush's Mining Policy
Traces the administration's efforts to allow mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia.
Bush, Kerry, And The Environment
Comparing the environmental philosophies of George Bush and John Kerry.
How Government Affects Cities
Governance affects the long-term competitiveness of the metropolitan economy.
Homeland Security To Buy Entire Town For Terror Drills
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security will purchase an entire town to conduct anti-terrorism training.
Signs That Gentrification Is Just Around The Corner
Travel & Leisure magazine profiles four neighborhoods on the verge of gentrification.
Top Cities For E-Government
Survey ranks U.S. cities for delivery of services and information via the Internet.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
