The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Who Owns The Water?
Two companies alone supply water to 230 million people worldwide.
The State Of The Environment
Time produces a special report to coincide with the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg on the state of the Environment.
Time To Rethink Carpool Lanes?
The latest numbers are in from the Census about how Americans get to work. Bad news for carpool advocates.
Atlantic City Transforms Itself... Into Vegas
Faced with strong competition from other gambling venues, Atlantic City is embarking on a massive building boom. Welcome to Vegas East.
European Floods A Result Of Poor Planning?
The New Scientists presents fresh evidence that Europe's devastating flooding is the result of poor land use planning.
A New New York City
Hugo Lindgren writes that in rebuilding the site of the former World Trade Center we have to "lower our expectations."
Michigan
Developers, environmental advocates and property owners benefit from the activities carried out by Michigan’s 43 land conservancies.
Water Wars: The 'New Hydronomy'
US scientists use technology to prevent water wars in Central Asia.
Orange County Implements Hi-tech 'Talking' Bus System
New voice and display system enhances accessibility and reduces confusion for Orange County transit users.
World Summit On Sustainable Development
Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey will be reporting live from the UN's World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Tourism And The Three Gorges
In an effort to encourage sustainable development China seeks to regulate tourism in the Three Gorges area.
Embrace The Farmer, Agriculture Will Prevent Sprawl
Now, 30 years later, the cry of Sonoma Valley, CA has changed: "Save us from agriculture."
From Aging Town To 'Mini-SoHo'
Blight turns old industrial properties into just the right places for visual artists to gather and ignite energy.
Telecommuting: A Success Story
Last year, Fifteen percent of the work force did some work from home. The number of telecommuters continues to grow.
A Call To Further Open WTC Competition
The L.A. Times architecture critic argues that the WTC design competition should be open to a broader group. Planners should have a larger role.
Poll: Searching For The Best Urban Planning Movies
Chinatown. Blade Runner. Tombstone? What are the best urban planning movies of all time?
What Happens If You Shut Down City Hall?
What if they shut down city hall and nothing happened?A Maine town has become America's most extreme experiment in smallgovernment.
The Underbelly Of Georgia's Home Building Industry
Georgia's home-building industry is growing fast -- but at the expense of homebuyers.
The Rich Get Rich, And The Poor Get...
Over the past 10 years, all Chicagoans have either gotten richer or they haven't - depending on which of the city's two daily papers you're reading.
Inferno Destroys Nearly-complete Controversial Development
An eight-alarm fire decimates San Jose's upscale, controversial and almost-finished $500 million Santana Row.
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.
