The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Orfield Diagnosis, Hughes Prescription
Myron Orfield brings his metropolitics to Philadelphia: we're not in Minnesota anymore.
New Ecoresorts: Are They Really Green?
Are the new giant ecoresorts sustainable?
Schley Mountain: A Land-Use Case Study
An extensive special report examines land use in New Jersey by looking at The Hills, a 5,100-unit collection of townhouses and single-family homes, commercial strips and office buildings, that's home to about 10,000 people.
Power Struggle Over Annexation
A county and city differ over annexation and services issues.
Restoring A River
Scientists and engineers plan to use a new approach called "adaptive management" to reverse the damage suffered by the Colorado River ecosystem.
City Restores Olmsted's Legacy
A million-dollar project will restore Frederick Law Olmsted's parkway system in Buffalo, NY,
The Economic Benefits Of Being A 'Slow City'
A "slow city" can benefit from being unique.
Preserving A Small Town Identity
The community of Montverde, Florida is fighting to keep its small town charm
Best Practice Community Programs
Read about 19 community programs that are really working. These success stories are examples of American ingenuity at its best.
Building Technology Moves Slowly
A $30,000 BMW has more sensors and monitors on it than a $10-million bridge.
Entrepreneurial Agriculture
Fresh crop of innovative producers makes money, keeps land in farming.
When Does Land Regulation Become Too Expensive?
The subtext of the Tahoe case reveals a startling suggestion: land use regulation is prohbitively expensive, and should stop.
Introducing Planning To Tijuana
Carlos Graizbord is planning chief for one of North America's most unruly cities -- Tijuana.
Downtown Phoenix At A Crossroads
After a decade of rapid development, activity in downtown Phoenix has slowed to a crawl. Business leaders are worried.
Creative Cities: Top Ten, Bottom Ten
A conversation with Richard Florida, author of "The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life."
Albuquerque's New Planned Growth Strategy
Albuquerque's former planning director opines on the city's new Planned Growth Strategy, a result of four years of planning.
What's Wrong With Regionalism?
Regional planning makes sense, but it won't just happen because it's "good planning."
Koolhass: An Inspired Architect; Not A Planner
Rem Koolhaas is perhaps the greatest contemporary architect, but as a planner, he falls flat.
Struggling With Boston's Waterfront
The South Boston Waterfront has been heralded as the future for Boston. So why is it taking so long?
Tulsa: Prisoner Of The Cube?
Amidst the ramshackle collection of lots, older buildings and art deco gems that is downtown Tulsa, sits a monument to the most recent "good old days".
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
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.
