The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Revisiting The Vision
The Town Courier presents a special insert-report on a 'Tune up Charrette' for Kentlands, MD.
AIDS: More Than A Disease
As the number of AIDS infections continue to increase all over the world, organizations like the World Bank are 'belatedly' acknowledging its economic impact.
Cowboy Conservationists Circle Wagons Against Sprawl
A trust run by ranchers has something in common with open space organizations.
Housing And Jobs For The Homeless
HUD and the Department of Labor are teaming up to provide permanent housing and jobs to chronically homeless individuals.
Climate Activists Heat Up The Battle
With Maine taking on CO2 emission reduction for the state and three New England Governors going to court to get greenhouse gases included in the clean air act, the battle for climate protection is heating up.
Dispute Over Surface Artery Design
Planners and design organizations are criticizing "the lack of vision" in the design for the Wharf District section of the Surface Artery in Boston.
Catalog Of Regional Planning Efforts
The Surface Transportation Policy Project publishes a catalog of regional planning efforts nationwide, with a focus on those in California.
One Town's Struggle To Accept Immigrants
An influx of immigrants has brought tension -- and violence -- to a Long Island community.
Best Places To Retire
Baby boomers may be redefining the model for ideal retirement locations. AARP publishes its list of the 15 best places to 'reinvent your life.'
Designing Together
Architects and school officials reach out to the community to participate in the renovation of four public elementary schools in Hartford, CT.
Inner-City Retail: Ten Principles To Maximize Success
The Urban Land Institute identifies ten principles for successful urban retail development.
The Price Of Eminent Domain
A school district in the fastest growing city in Santa Barbara County, CA may 'end up paying more than it bargained for,' as it desperately searches for sites to build much-needed schools.
Hated Sidewalks, Unwanted Renters
In the nation's suburbs antipathy toward sidewalks is common, renters are "undesirable" and "New Urbanism" is unpopular.
Inability To Plan Will Hurt U.S. Regions
U.S. regions are not geared to competing in the harshly competitive in the 21st century's international economy.
Cohousing: Bridging The Neighbor Gap
Architects and planners are using New Urbanism and Cohousing to create housing environments that make neighbors friendlier.
Special Censuses Conducted To Seek More Funding
In the burgeoning southwest suburbs of Chicago, several towns are undertaking special censuses 'in hopes of reaping more state tax dollars.'
Should Governmental Bodies Regulate Urban Planning?
A fascinating four-part series examines to what extent and in what ways governmental bodies should regulate urban planning?
Land Use Changes By Referendum Only
A petition drive in Florida calls for a constitutional amendment that would forbid land-use changes without a referendum.
New Chicago Dorm Elevates Student Housing
Residence hall blends modernity, ammenities, site appropriateness at the Illinois Institute of Technology
Rural Megachurches: Assets Or Environmental Threats?
Critics say large-scale churches seeking to locate in rural preserves increase traffic, invite strip malls, pave over open space, and undermine conservation efforts.
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.
