The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A New Trend Transforming Strip Malls
With developable land in Southern California's urban core at a premium, underperforming strip malls are becoming a popular target for mixed use development.
Evolving Immigration Hotspots
Shifting domestic economics are reshaping immigration patterns in the United States.
Toronto's Regent Park To Be 'Transformed'
Canada's first public housing project will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-income community.
New Vision for Toronto Waterfront Unveiled
A rushed federal report proposes 39 new waterfront projects including considerable new parklands.
Affordable Housing Gets A Museum Exhibit
The National Building Museum's new display spotlights developing housing for mixed income levels.
Best Places In America For Toll Truckways
A new report by the Reason Public Policy Institute identifies the best places for the first truck-only toll lanes.
The Southern Black Suburban Experience
Atlanta's upscale and predominantly black suburbs are becoming increasingly popular -- even as they deal with the traditional suburban problems.
A Dark Side to Daylighting?
Seoul's plans to restore the city's streams are gaining international attention, but critics contend that the project is moving too quickly.
Singles in Suburbia
Households headed by singles are beginning to outnumber families in big-city suburbs, and will undoubtedly change the face of the American suburban landscape.
Schwarzenegger Proposes Hydrogen Highway
The Governor's top environmental aide unveiled California's plan to build hydrogen stations every 20 miles along major highways by 2010.
Highway Bill Passage Linked to 9/11 Investigation and to Election
Two senators are controversially using a Highway Bill to extend the 9/11 commission investigation.
Dangerous Pig Encounters Galvanize Community, Calif. DOT Responds
A rash of gruesome highway accidents has prompted the California Department of Transportation to approve one-of-a-kind "pig crossings."
UK Faces Severe Shortage Of Urban Designers
UK faces crisis over design of new urban development.
Planners Leaving Profession Due To Workplace Stress
An Australian national inquiry has found many town and city planners are leaving the profession because of workplace stress causing a shortage of planners.
An Interview With Alexander Garvin
Architect, planner, developer and author Alexander Garvin answers questions about the WTC and the field of planning.
Housing Solution Could Be Down Toronto's Alleys
Rear lanes may prove to be an untapped resource in Toronto's plans to house a growing population.
Noxious Air: Challenges Facing the Los Angeles Ports
An eight-part series addressesing the history and challenges facing a major source of air pollution in the L.A. Basin: the twin ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles.
Borders' New Frontier
In what may be part of a larger trend, book chain Borders moves into underserved neighborhoods.
A New Urban Benchmark: Amenity Dollars (AA$)
AA$ measures the financial ability of a city's citizens to increase their education, start new businesses, and support urban amenities.
Study Tracks Commute Times: How Does Your City Compare?
A U.S. Census Bureau study tracks commute times nationwide. At 38.4 minutes, New Yorkers had the lengthiest average work commute followed by Chicago, Philadelphia, Riverside and D.C.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
