The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Vancouver, the city awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a world model for urban design and quality of life. it is envied for its ability to develop attractive high-density downtown residential neighborhoods.

July 7 - The Ottawa Citizen

Suburbs continue to dominate the United States' economic, social, and political landscape, writes Bruce Katz.

July 7 - The Brookings Institution

Why have nearly 200 communities fought to keep big-box stores out?

July 7 - Akron Beacon Journal

Rather than ban the two-wheeled battery-operated vehicles, some cities are coming up with compromises.

July 7 - The Los Angeles Times

A respected UN organization issued an unprecedented warning.

July 7 - The Independent

Is the threat of terrorism a good reason for pouring resources into our nation's passenger rail system?

July 7 - Planetizen

Iain Murray says the White House was justified in editing parts of an EPA report because the global warming studies were "discredited" and "junk science."

July 7 - The Washington Times

Forget leisurely golfing on the back nine: New "car country clubs" are about testosterone, octane, and speed.

July 7 - The Christian Science Monitor

The first lesson about water in the west is that there is not enough to go around. And getting water is about to get more difficult.

July 7 - The Arizona Republic

FEATURE

Is the threat of terrorism a good reason for pouring resources into our nation's passenger rail system?

July 7 - Steven E. Polzin, PhD

While CDCs are focused on trying to revitalize neighborhoods, what makes them tick behind the scenes?

July 6 - Shelterforce Online

New Jersey sinks 50 retired Redbird railway cars off Cape May Point to add to an experimental artificial reef.

July 6 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Maglevs that operate at lower-speeds and shorter-distances in and around urban settings seem to be gaining popularity.

July 6 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

This report examines the housing production expenditures of major U.S.cities, including Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Jose, Chicago,and Phoenix.

July 6 - Southern California Assoc. Of Non-Profit Housing

INTBAU's features it's latest essay, "Dreams of Houses" by Scottish historian Roger Emmerson.

July 6 - INTBAU

Two nonprofits sponsor a cubicle-design competition for Dilberts on Manhattan's Skid Row.

July 5 - Planetizen

San Diego is no longer ranked number one for business; the lack of affordable housing is one factor cited.

July 5 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The U.S. EPA and 25 interest groups have been meeting to devise new brownfields rules to encourage redevelopment of tainted sites.

July 5 - Wall St. Journal

Many cities are building architecturally compelling museums and performing arts centers to attract national attention.

July 5 - Smart City

A favorable review of the regional mass transit plan for the Kansas City area.

July 5 - The Kansas City Star