The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Controversial Environmental Policies Deserve Debate
New York Times editorial criticizes two controversial legislative riders being reviewed by the U.S. Senate.
Housing Can Be Affordable, Attractive, And 'Green'
Neal Peirce reviews a design competition that encourages fresh ideas for affordable housing that is attractive and uses environmentally friendly materials.
How Much Development Near A Heavy Rail Station?
Activists in the Tenleytown area of Washington have a tradition of stopping development projects not to their liking, including some that might be considered Smart Growth.
Mention Of Eminent Domain Disrupts Planning Process
An Albany, NY, neighborhood is split between its desire for revitalization and its distrust of the eminent domain process.
Forthcoming LRT in Phoenix Christened 'Metro'
Phoenix joins major cities such as L.A., Wash. D.C. and Paris with the name chosen for its light rail system.
Planning for Physical Activity in Low Income Areas
Kristen Day discusses the importance of sensitive planning in increasing physical activity in urban, low income communities.
Is Detroit Being Reclaimed By Nature?
A third of Detroit's 139-square-miles now consists of weed-choked lots and deteriorating buildings.
Iraq Faces Affordable Housing Shortage
The housing shortage in Iraq is reaching catastrophic proportions; past neglect of housing, rent hikes and damages caused by recent war are to blame.
Development Limits Upheld
A Florida court overturns a local judge's ruling that would have allowed property owners to build on up to 15,000 lots created before strict land-use requirements were enacted.
The Death and Life of Great American Suburbs
Boomburbs, like Naperville, IL and Plano, TX, are faced with challenges as well as opportunities to curb decline and to overcome suburban challenges such as traffic.
Affordable Housing Costs More
As the economy is slumping, affordable housing cannot compete with market rates.
Local Officials Clash With Manufactured Housing Industry
The State of Michigan will decide whether or not mobile home residents are currently paying their fair share for road repairs, schools and public services.
Goldberg: A Response To Smart Growth Critics
David Goldberg offers a compelling response to critics who charge that the current, sprawl-generating system, will produce enough affordable housing.
Mount Laurel Requirements to Change
New rules to Mount Laurel requirements in New Jersey mean more local control over growth to some, and increased segregation to others.
GIS: A Tool For Improving Community Livability
This fact sheet from the Local Government Commission contains shows communities have used geographic information systems to improve the livability of their communities.
Bicyclist Responds To Anti-bike Compliant
A bicyclist responds to a complaint by a driver that bikes cause congestion.
Getting To Smart Growth: 100 Policies For Implementation
This 120-page primer describes concrete 100 policies and techniques for putting the ten smart growth principles into practice.
Bigger Doesn't Always Mean Better -- or Successful
There is nothing wrong with big stores like Wal-Mart, but they can't sell a certain commodity.
The Influence Of Land Use On Health
People who live in high-density neighborhoods tend to weigh less.
Cluster Developments Approved
Smart growth's benefits are not enough to counter the market incentives to sprawl.
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
