The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Old Cartography Specimen May Actually Be Recent
Vinland map of North American coastline, worth millions of dollars, has conflicting evidence of its origins.
Latino Population Spreading Fast Across Nation
Spreading faster than previous waves of immigration, the Latino population is moving into the heartland and suburbs.
CA Construction Defect Rules May Change
Developers say they don't want to buildattached housing units in California because of liability for alleged construction defects.
Spending Fortunes To Dig Wells Out Of Trouble
Relying on wells for water supply is becoming less feasible as supply and water quality are put into question.
Beaches Ebb Away, But Coastal Life Remains Popular
Some say developing beach front property digs too deep into taxpayers' pockets when it comes time to replenish sand.
Avoiding And Preventing Urban Sprawl
Land is more than a commodity from which to profit and exploit. It should be used responsibly and sparingly.
Old, Unused Subway Finally Called To Duty
Abandonded tunnels in Cincinnati are part of a new light rail proposal that would increase citizen mobility.
Committing Urban Principles To Stone
Do today's city dwellers have the confidence to carve their highest principles in stone?
Study Finds Harmful Noise Levels Inside Trains
A study measure noise levels inside Chicago Transit Authority trains.
Anti-terror Urban Design
Architects and planners are figuring out how to design terror-reistant structures without creating a fortress mentality.
Better Traffic With Roundabouts
Roundabouts can calm down traffic.
New Life For Greyfields And Brownfields
Don't give up on greyfields and brownfields. Smart growth offers redevelopment prospects.
Overview Of A Proposed Monorail Line
Seattle looks to expand upon it's sucessful two-stop monorail. How effective will it be?
Smart Growth Blooms Amid Sprawl
New Urbanist project in Santa Clara fills gap in Bay Area development scene.
HUD Acts On RESPA
Housing agency expected to loosen up on kickback rules.
Celebration Facing Growth Pressures
Celebration residents fight to keep hotel rooms out.
WTC Re-design Needs Bold Strokes, Not Banality
Paul Goldberger questions the rationales behind the proposed WTC re-designs unveiled last week.
L.A. Transit Agency Breakup?
The Los Angeles Valley MTA Transit Chief is trying to prove transit doesn't have to be part of secession. But bigger is not always better.
Maya Lin Discusses Ground Zero
Maya Lin, designer of the Vietnam Memorial, reluctantly offer her thoughts about Ground Zero.
Detroit Housing Commission To Be Independent
The Michigan Court of Appeals allows the Detroit Housing Commission to become an independent agency, thwarting City Council efforts to maintain oversight.
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
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