The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Undercover In The Suburbs
A cynical writer goes undercover in the new urbanist suburb of Evergreen Village in San Jose, California.
Small Town 'Resists Sprawl'
Pingree Grove, IL, a small town of 125, is doing what it can to keep from being engulfed by what seems to some as 'inevitable.'
Voters Reject Controversial Eminent Domain Project
Voters in Lakewood, OH rejected the use of public funds for a project involving a controversial use of eminent domain.
Deer-Related Accidents Cost $1.1 Billion
Car collisions with deer are costing lives and money across America.
Book Reviews: 'City Lights' And 'Architecture Of The Night'
Rediscover the magic of electric light, and its impact upon urbanization.
Voters Approve Houston Transit Plan By Slim Margin
Houston, known for its auto domination, has turned the corner with voters approving an ambitious $7.5 billion transit proposal.
Who Was Andrew Haswell Green?
Would you believe that some consider him the most important leader in the history of New York City?
Michigan Legislature To Make Traffic Light Switcher Illegal
The Michigan legislature takes steps to outlaw a new dashboard device that makes certain traffic lights turn green.
Sprawl And Wildfires
Sprawl around San Diego has put people in the path of wild fires.
Trash Dumping Could Lead To International Crisis
Toronto and other Ontario towns' practice of dumping waste in the U.S. has already lead to grave border security concerns.
Developers Belted In Ann Arbor
Voters easily pass an initiative to establish a greenbelt tax around the city.
Tax Policy As Housing Policy
The Earned Income Tax Credit could improve housing affordability more effectively than federal housing programs.
The World's Poshest Streets
A recent survey lists the world's highest rent districts for retailers.
Need A Ride?
Washington State is selling some serious transportation options on eBay.
Disconnected Urbanism
Paul Goldberger on the damaging impact of cell phones on our sense of place.
America's Most Literate Cities
A new study conducts a 'literacy profile' of America's 64 largest cities.
True Community Involvement In Planning
A Baltimore County plan would reward developers that substantially incorporate community suggestions into their plans.
California Cities Adopt Urban Growth Boundaries
California voters decided on two dozen land use ballot measures on November 4.
The Hybrids Are Coming
Japan's newest models of the fuel-efficient vehicles are poised to take the American car industry by storm.
Minnesota To Institute Toll Lanes
Solo drivers could pay up to $3 for use of the "sane lanes."
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
