The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Historic Development Of Tempe, Arizona's Town Lake
An Arizona Republic Special Feature on the planning implications surrounding the controversial desert lake development.
From Forests To Flooring
While Indonesia's timber industry is booming, its tropical forests are disappearing fast. Timber from illegal logging is made into stationary, flooring and furniture for sale in Japan, China, Europe, and the U.S.
New Terminal To Be Razed At Detroit Metro Airport
Northwest Airlines plans to demolish its recently opened midfield terminal to make way for $100 million expansion.
Atlanta's Downtown Has No Soul
Three AJC journalists tour downtown Atlanta on foot and share their experience.
Have Planners And Architects Overlooked The Moral Lesson?
Nikos Salingaros reflects on the architectural implications of the 9-11 tragedy. Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson?
American Enterprise Interviews Andres Duany
The American Enterprise interviews Andres Duany about a wide range of topics at his home in Coral Gables.
Book Review: 'Neon Metropolis'
'Neon Metropolis' by Hal Rothman is an 'accessible' history of Las Vegas.
Catch 22: Regulator And Potential Buyer
Massachusetts Environmental Affairs Secretary finds itself in the untenable position of both a regulator and potential buyer for environmentally-sensitive lands.
FEATURE
A Missed Learning Opportunity
The architectural implications of the September 11, 2001 tragedy; Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson to practice humane urban design?
City Considers Affordable Housing Policy
Freemont, CA, is considering a new policy that aims for more affordable and high-density housing.
'Master Builders' Combine Architecture And Construction
A successful architecture firm also develops and contructs its design.
A Master Plan For Nashville
A master plan for Nashville, TN, will be based on community input.
Why Corporations Are Building Green
Metropolis Magazine examines three compelling reasons that corporations are looking seriously at "green buildings".
Creativity And Place-Making
Can art change a city? Some artists aspire to that. And their thoughtful approaches to place-making through art and creativity make their ideas worth exploring.
Would You Pay A Fee To Drive Into A City?
Starting next February, English drivers entering London will pay £5 (about $7.80) a day for the privilege of driving into the city.
Two New Books Take On Suburban Realities
The American Prospect offers a dual review of "American Metropolitics: The New Suburban Reality" and "Place Matters: Metropolitics for the Twenty-first Century."
Remembering Ira Yellin
Yellin, one of Los Angeles' most respected and successful urban developers, has passed away.
Renewal Sought For Historic Mexico City District
City trust and private developer are working to revive an area of Spanish-colonial housing.
Major Expansion Plan For D.C. Metro Rail
A 10-year, $12 billion plan announced yesterday for the D.C. Metro rail will include trolleys, light rail, and rapid bus lines.
Is Mass Transit Safe?
Even though mass transit has a good record of safety following 9/11, some say security arrangements are inadequate.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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
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.
