The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Documenting The Forgotten Malls Of Yesteryear
A New York duo spends its weekends tracking down dead and dying commercial centers.
Saving Suburbia?
It will take the brightest minds in architecture to save suburbia, says columnist John King.
The New Megacities
How do the world's new "megacities" cope with rapid urbanization?
Can We Tame Sprawl?
Advocates of "smart growth" may be fighting a losing battle against sprawl.
New Tools For Reclaiming Brownfields
Internet-based geographic information systems (GIS) are proving to be a useful tool for reclaiming brownfield sites.
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Can We Tame Sprawl?
Advocates of "smart growth" may be fighting a losing battle against sprawl.
Michigan's Transit Connection
Buses and trains are key to Michigan's competitiveness. Unfortunately, the state has spent the last decade laying more pavement.
Do Skyscrapers Have A Future?
A FEMA report concludes that the Twin Towers were remarkably well-built, raising the question: How tall is safe?
A Different Theme Park
A theme park in Gilroy, CA, celebrates trees.
Opposition To Futuristic Maglev Rail Grows
A proposal to build a Washington-Baltimore rail link using futuristic magnetic levitation (Maglev) technology is facing growing opposition.
Dreaming Of A Bold New Downtown
Urban planners and elected officials are thinking up grand visions for rebuilding the 16-acre area around the site of the World Trade Center.
Dr. Gridlock: Blinding SUV Lights
Readers comments about blinding lights on SUVs, yield signs, bumper stickers, and other commuting experiences.
Old Mall Turned Into Successful Office Complex
An old mall which closed in 1998, has been reborn into a thriving office complex that houses over 3,000 workers in Tampa, FL.
U.S. Video Gamers Organize To Save Historic Video Arcade
Video game players across the nation plan rally to protest city plans to close historic video arcade in Pasadena, CA.
Should 'Tall Targets' Require Stricter Standards?
Should very tall buildings require separate design standards as a result of their terrorism "target" potential?
Friday Funny: Freeway 'Prank' Goes Unnoticed For Months
The unusual and unauthorized "artwork" was seen by 150,000 motorists every day. Embarrassed highway officials who failed to discover the prank concede it is useful and will not press charges.
California Population Grows To 35 Million
Annual state numbers indicate that California's population grew by 1.9 percent in 2001.
Eugene's Land Use Code Flip Flop
Just months after approving its updated land use plan, the city was forced to revert back to the older version.
Mixed Use In Brooklyn: New Strategy Uses Old Idea
NYC housing program combines economic revitalization, home ownership, and traditional neighborhood design and finds inspiration for the future in a tried-and-true formula.
Managing Big Cities In The New Economy
Being a big city Mayor may be the toughest job in America. Smart City talks with the mayors of Austin, Texas and Louisville, Kentucky.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
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