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The Creative Class Speaks

Eight members of the so-called "creative class" discuss their work and their reasons for living in Cleveland.

November 3 - The Cleveland Free Times

FEATURE

New Urbanism Does Not Promote Crime

A recent report linking New Urbanism to increased crime portrays New Urbanism inaccurately, and implies a grim world in which crime prevention is our top planning priority.

November 3 - Robert Steuteville

'The Urban Justifying Encroachments Theory'

An Indian politician supports the special interest group with the biggest influence on Mumbai street life -- hawkers.

November 2 - The Times Of India

Remediating Cell Phones

New cell phone laws are raising concerns over potential environmental hazards.

November 2 - The Hartford Courant

Dropping Anchor In The Neighborhood

Concentrated rehabilitation works better than scattered-site infill to revitalize Baltimore's struggling neighborhoods.

November 2 - The Baltimore Sun


A Modernist City, Frozen In Time

A treasure of early 20th century rationalist design lies in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea.

November 2 - The Washington Post

The Greasy Goods On Green Gasoline

Extra grease from Atlanta restaurants fuels the city's growing biodiesel industry.

November 2 - Creative Loafing Atlanta


Train Surfing

Young New Yorkers specialize in this dangerous urban hobby.

November 1 - New York Press

New Growth Policy, A Mixed Bag

To deal with growth, Montgomery County, MD will lift a building moratorium in its most congested areas, but impose the state's highest taxes on development.

November 1 - The Washington Post

Lights Out For Public Safety?

What legal responsibility do cities have to provide adequate public services, such as traffic signals and street lights?

November 1 - The Detroit Free Press

How Cities Can Weather State Fiscal Distress

West Sacramento has learned to cope, and flourish, in spite of California's fiscal chaos.

November 1 - The Planning Report

Even With Incentives, Brownfields Are A Tough Sell

A Canadian brownfield development wins awards, but developer says: "I wouldn't do it again."

November 1 - The Globe and Mail

Friday Funny: Potty Trained

What made the train late and left evening commuters in NYC feeling pooped.

October 31 - The Chicago Tribune

Prices And Location

Do government housing projects undermine economic development efforts?

October 31 - Planning and Markets

Penn Station Lives

Take a revealing tour through New York and the Penn Plaza complex to discover secrets of the station still with us today.

October 31 - The New York Times

Zoning Windmills

Plans to construct 15 large windmills atop a mountain runs into zoning conflicts in Tennessee.

October 31 - Knoxville News Sentinel

Go (Really, Really Far) West, Young Man

As Americans head to New Zealand for cheap land and beautiful scenery, locals debate the impact of growth.

October 31 - The Los Angeles Times

Endangered Species Act Leads To Disaster

Fifteen years of the Endangered Species Act has caused a species disaster in California's fires.

October 31 - The Weekly Standard

Where Do You Stand On SUVs?

As the 2004 presidential election approaches, the transportation issue is becoming increasingly important on college campuses.

October 31 - CNN

Tech Valley: Boom, Bust, Or Buzz?

The Capital Region of New York (Albany-Troy-Schenectady) has been called the heart of a new, diverse "Tech Valley." Is it true?

October 31 - Metroland Online

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.