The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Holiday Book Round-up
From pleasures to patterns, and waterfronts to wonders (and even something for dummies), ArchNewsNow.com reports on holiday book buys.
Blunt Ads Increase Public Involvement
An ad campaign that questioned residents' committment to their city future helped draw people in to forum in Youngstown, OH.
How Much Is A Chicago Cubs View Worth?
The Major League Baseball club is filing a lawsuit against the owners of 13 buildings with a view of Wrigley Field.
New WTC Designs Unveiled
Nine proposals developed by leading architects for rebuilding Ground Zero were presented today. (New link includes slide show of proposals)
Denver Fights Monster Homes With Sweeping Zoning Changes
The Denver City Council approved sweeping, citywide zoning changes that place limits on home sizes and preserve open space in backyards.
The Impact Of 'Smart Park' Garages
Downtown Portland's 'Smart Park' garages downtown are usd to promote local businesses. What happens if affordable short-term parking is eliminated?
Report: Are SUVs Safer Than Cars?
To find out whether SUVs are really safer than cars, scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analyzed highway traffic fatality data. The findings were surprising.
The Nation's Most Infamous Tenaments Will Be Reborn
The nation's most infamous tenaments -- Chicago's Cabrini-Green projects -- are being torn down. 60 Minutes reports.
WTC Designs To Be Presented
Today seven teams of architects -- including some of the world's most famous -- will present their ideas on how to rebuild the WTC site.
Politics And Congestion In Britain
The Economist reviews Tony Blair's new road-building program.
Regional Growth And Personal Girth
The worriers over growth propose to fund 25 regions for demonstration projects.
Don't Sideline Sidewalks
Sidewalks play an important role in shaping neighborhoods.
Newest Model City Charter
The National Civic League has approved the 8th Edition of the Model City Charter for publication, available to the public in January 2003.
The Cheapest, Easiest Way To Move People
Washington area governments are promoting bicycling for commuting as a means to fight congested roads and pollution.
Transit Hypocrisy?
Most Chicago Transit Authority board members use public transit very little, if at all.
The Death Of New Urbanism
Richard Carson proclaims that New Urbanism is dead. He says that New Urbanism hasn't caught on because it is "essentially anti-American."
A Realistic Approach To Urban Planning
Alexander Garvin offers the first of an eight-part series addressing realistic approaches to urban planning.
Forty-nine Cents On The Dollar
Milwaukee leads country in economic disparity for blacks
High Density, But No Homeowners
West University neighborhood - the most crowded and most mobile neighborhood in Eugene -- has had five riots in six years.
Urban Gardens In Manhattan
Urban gardeners are inventing new strategies for securing open space.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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Planning for Universal Design
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