The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
How Older Americans Will Get Around
A recent study shows that a majority of the population of Americans over age 65, will live in suburban settings and be increasingly dependent on cars to get around.
An Unusual Park
Conservationists want to turn New York City's abandoned High Line into a 1.5 mile long elevated park with amazing views.
Real-Time Bus Arrival Information Systems
A new TRP report on the state of the practice, capabilities, agencyexperience, cost, and bus rider reactions to real-time bus arrivalinformation systems.
Small Town Goes Into A Hippo Frenzy
An enthusiastic mayor and embarrassed city officials are at odds over the presence of dressed-up concrete hippos in Hutto, TX.
Will Voters Get To Vote On Development?
Florida considers a proposal to put development to a vote and give voters control over planning issues.
National Mall Debate... Continued
The latest in an incessant debate over the symbolic and literal use of space in the National Mall.
Mobile Home Owners Empowered
the Granite State is a national leader in efforts to give these residents more control of their lives by turning them into park owners.
Kansans Outraged At Pancake Study
Kansans are outraged at a research study that scientifically concludes that the state of Kansas is flatter than a pancake.
Friday Funny: Is Kansas Flatter Than A Pancake?
Using digital imaging, geographic information systems, and mathematical techniques, experts compare the topography of Kansas with the flatness of a pancake.
Venice Is Sinking And Flooding
With the imminent threat of increased flooding and erosion, some are wondering if Venice, Italy will be able to sustain itself as a habitable place.
Restoring Wetlands In Iraq
Despite the continuing violence in southern Iraq, international efforts are being made to restore what were once the largest wetlands in the 'Middle East.'
Trouble Ahead For Initiative To Merge Transit Agencies
Trouble ahead for the initiative that would have consolidated 3 regional transportation agencies.
Seeking 'Shovel-Ready' Sites
Despite numerous vacant buildings and empty lots in downtown Buffalo, local developers and politicians insist that existing buildings must be knocked down to accomidate new and expanding businesses in the city.
Council Calls For Directing Sales Tax Revenue To Transit
The Michigan Land Use Leadership Council recommends recommended directing a quarter of the state’s auto-related sales tax to finance new public transit programs in Michigan.
The U.S. Housing Market: Two Worlds In One Country
The nation's housing market has created two very different economies in one country.
What Is Causing The Current Housing Crisis?
Is there really a housing crisis? If so, what can we do about it?
A New Growth Strategy: 'Restorative Development'
What is restorative development? A way of thinking about growth that combines eight component industries that are fundamental to planning. Is this the next Big Thing?
The 'House Rich' And The 'Break-Evens'
Rapid housing appreciation on the coasts has helped buoy the economy, but in many parts of the country, housing appreciation barely keeps up with inflation.
In Utah, A Public-land Fight On An Epic Scale
Drilling, recreation, and other uses compete in a battle echoing over millions of acres in the West.
Revolt Against Regionalism
Wisconsin's 4-year-old law requiring all its local governments to develop "comprehensive land-use plans" by 2010 is creating a backlash at the grassroots level and in the state legislature.
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