The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Did Eli Whitney Begin The Trend Toward Sprawl?
Eli Whitney's invention of methods of mass production to build American muskets in 1800 create a way of thinking that leads us to sprawl.
Four Principles To Avoid A 9/11 Memorial Disaster
Columnist Michael J. Lewis offers insights into selecting finalists from the 5,200 designs submitted the for 9/11 memorial.
The New Immigration Capital
Why does this city attract more immigrants than New York or Los Angeles? And how does it house them without expanding into rural areas?
Fading Rodeo Drive Gets A New Urbanist Makeover
The most famous street in Beverly Hills, CA, is apparently not the draw it once was. So it's getting a new urbanist makeover.
From Place To A State Of Mind
Locals in Orange County, CA are outraged by the inaccurate portrayal of their home on the new television show, 'The OC.'
Portland's South Waterfront District Gamble
A $1.9 billion South Waterfront District plan is the riskiest that Portland has ever undertaken.
Artists Search For Affordable Studio Spaces Outside The City
Boston area artists are making reverse commutes to escape the escalating costs of studio space in the city.
L.A.'s Newest Landmark
Newsweek reviews the shimmering, soaring Walt Disney Concert Hall. It could rival Gehry' Guggenheim Museum.
Land Matters
There's a lot of buzz nowadays about therapeutic gardens.
Cities, Regions And The Decline Of Transport Costs
The authors of this academic article challenge conventional wisdom regarding the economic inefficiency of recent urban development patterns.
Summer Road Temperatures Test Tires In Phoenix
The casualty rate from tire-blowout related incidents peaks in the hottest months of summer in Phoenix, Arizona.
Can Houston Turn Itself Around In Time For The Super Bowl?
Houston hopes to recast itself for the Feb. 1 Super Bowl, but major renovations across the city are far from complete.
Long-term Crime Prevention Turns Impatient
Residents fearing for their lives in Boston's Chinatown patiently wait as the City promises less crime with a long-term redevelopment strategy.
The Necessity And Cost Of Urban Revitalization
Reiscast interviews William Hudnut on the prospects of urban revitalization, based today's economic environment and demographic changes.
White House Influenced 9/11 EPA Report
White House officials instructed EPA to release official statements that were less alarming regarding the air quality at the site of the World Trade Center after 9/11.
Rural City Goes On Offensive To Keep Base
Georgia community spares no opportunity to solidify support for its key employer, as Pentagon cuts loom.
Historic Neighborhood Status In Demand In Arizona
The perks of being deemed historic, such as huge property-tax breaks and increased property value attracts a burgeoning number of neighborhoods.
Utah Rewards Small Town Smart Growth
Utah plans to direct funds to rural areas that plan ahead.
Sierra Club Opposes Leavitt For EPA Chief
The Sierra Club announced its opposition to the nomination of Governor Mike Leavitt for EPA Administrator because of his anti-environmental record as Governor of Utah.
Bush Nominates New EPA Chief
President Bush has selected Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt (R) to head the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
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.
