The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Why aren't Americans flocking to transit villages?

August 2 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Despite recent news about monorails, four southern cities are reviving or extending their streetcar lines -- part of a larger national trend.

August 2 - USA Today

How "green" is John Kerry?

August 2 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Tel Aviv planning commission grapples with issues of preservation, economic development, and private property rights.

August 2 - Haaretz

The Victoria Transport Policy Institute has updated it's online Transportation Demand Management Encyclopedia.

August 1 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

John Kerry's well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention included several gems for the green-minded in the audience.

August 1 - The Washington Post

The top forgotten presidential campaign issue is the struggle of American cities reeling from fresh budget problems, according to New York Times Op-Ed columnist Bob Herbert.

August 1 - The New York Times

BLOG POST

Although Zamora, Spain was the first city in the world to implement a true city-wide WiFI network, it appears that Grand Haven, Michigan has become the first city in the United States to implement a city-wide WiFi broadband network.<br /> <br /> From the <a href="http://www.walkersands.com/Grand-Haven-First-Citywide-WiFi.htm">press release</a>:<br /> <br /> <blockquote>"As the first WiFi city in America, Grand Haven has truly lived up to its name in the Internet era, as we now allow anyone anywhere to connect to the Internet and roam the city and waterways in a completely secure computing environment," Mayor Bergman said. "The city-wide WiFi service provided by Ottawa Wireless is already enhancing the quality of life for residents and tourists and enabling the city to provide new services."</blockquote>

August 1 - Chris Steins

A new study concludes that many traffic jams could be prevented if onein five vehicles on the road used new adaptive cruise-control.

August 1 - Wall St. Journal

Last year, the Bureau of Land Management issued some 4,000 oil and natural-gas drilling permits; this federal fiscal year it's on track to issue a record 6,000.

August 1 - Billings Gazette

A consultant is recommending local Florida cities increase impact fees by 219 percent to deal with budget deficits.

July 31 - Orlando Business Journal

A proposed California bill would make it easier for developers to build on urban brownfield sites.

July 31 - The Los Angeles Times

Proposed direct rail link John F. Kennedy Airport to Lower Manhattan.

July 31 - Times Union

A program in Boston encourages young people to use collaborative outreach techniques to design and paint murals -- and foster community pride in many of Boston's neighborhoods.

July 31 - The Boston Globe

Visionary transportation ideas that never got off the ground.

July 31 - University Of California, Berkeley

The Planning and Conservation League's Executive Director discusses the possibility of CEQA reform and urban growth boundaries.

July 30 - The Metro Investment Report

To share construction and maintenance costs and reduce school crowding, many planners are working with school administrators to create mixed-use community schools.

July 30 - Planning Magazine

San Gabriel's emergence as an Asian shopping and cultural hub has created opportunity for denser development and other urban improvements.

July 30 - The Los Angeles Times

Some fast growing counties are "transition fees" to the school portion of impact fees to help pay for teachers.

July 30 - Courier News

Seattle city council endorses an extension to the current street car line.

July 30 - The Seattle Times