The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Reshaping Tokyo's Skyline
New construction technology is changing Tokyo's skyline.
Ira Yellin: A Los Angeles Institution
The Los Angeles Times profiles respected developer, Ira Yellin. Despite a health setback, he is committed as ever to revitalizing downown.
Sprawl May Choke Canada's Growth
A Canadian economist calls for urban growth boundaries to limit sprawl which threaten the country's economic health.
Developers Unsure About New Urbanism
Some developers don't think there is a market for New Urbanism-inspired development in the Midwest.
Property Rights And Takings: Messy Stuff
The Christian Science Monitor editorializes on the Supreme Court's ruling on Takings.
The Future Of Redevelopment In California
The Planning Report interviews Steve Andrews, Chief of Strategic planning for L.A.'s redevelopment agency.
Keeping The 'Town' In College Town
Increased off-campus housing pressure on universities is threatening campus neighborhoods across the nation.
WTC Planning Agencies Make Amends
Up for re-election in November, Governor Pataki facilitates the resolution of turf rivalries between the Port Authority of NY/NJ and the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation in an attempt to speed the planning process.
Profile Of Wildlands Conservancy
The low-profile Wildlands Conservancy has found remarkable success in preserving vast expanses of open space.
El Toro Airport No More
Ending an 8-year, $54 million planning effort, the former marine base in Orange County, CA will be sold for parks and development.
Las Vegas Bets On Nation's Largest Monorail
To break traffic congestion in this desert city, Las Vegas will build the nation's largest monorail system.
Ethiopian Cities Unprepared For Earthquakes
Addis Ababa and other major cities in Ethiopia, unprepared for earthquakes, can learn from cities in India, Greece, Turkey and Taiwan that experienced devastating earthquakes in the past 5 years.
PA Rejects Call To Delay Sale Of Gas Drilling Rights
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource rejected a call by environmental groups to delay sale of gas drilling rights.
A 'Power Struggle' Over Placement Of Electric Poles
A power struggle is brewing over the authority to place power poles Boca Raton, Florida.
Supreme Court Declines To Expand Property Rights
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that the government can temporarily block development in order to protect the environment or prevent over-development.
Landmarks Ordinance Has Chilling Impacts
A Santa Monica, CA landmarks ordinance has chilling implications for homeowners.
Supreme Court: Building Moratorium Was Not A Taking
The U.S. Supreme Court rules that a temporary building moratorium was not an unconstitutional taking of property rights.
Green With Ideology
The hidden agenda behind the "scientific" attacks on Bjørn Lomborg’s controversial book, The Skeptical Environmentalist.
The City That Went From Rags To Tech Riches
The City of Austin, Texas and its transformation from a oil and cattle town to a leading technopolis stands as a model for cities looking to strengthen and diversify their economy.
Saving Silicon Alley: The Key To Lower Manhattan's Future
Pundits may be underestimating both the New York tech community's persistence and its critical importance to the future of the city.
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
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
