The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Community-based Conservation Leads To New National Park
Ranchers and farmers in Colorado's San Luis Valley are uniting with conservationists to transfer land to the US government and create America's 57th national park.
Florida's Water Crisis
While officials are deciding how to cope with the impending shortages, rapid population growth continues to strain Florida's once-abundant underground water supply.
NYC To Launch Anti-Jaywalking Campaign
Smarter pedestrian planning for NYC, minus the contentious tactics of the former administration.
Santa Fe's Affordable Housing Effort Called Into Question
Santa Fe's land use policies and poor record of spreading affordable housing throughout the city might be a violation of the federal Fair Housing Act, a nonprofit group says.
Cities Find Cash in Naming Rights
An Orange County municipality is naming a city park after a shoe company.
San Diego Leaders Trying To Cope With Housing Crunch
San Diego's elected leaders are working to solve the crisis that has thousands of San Diegans finding it increasingly difficult to pay the rent, let alone purchase a home, in one of the least affordable markets in the nation.
Car Sharing Spreading Across Country
Programs in San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Chicago and Boston are growing in popularity as more people look for affordable alternatives to car ownership.
One Of World's Largest Rail Network Turns 150
It was born on April 16th, 1853. Today, it is one of the largest rail networks in the world, carrying 13 million passengers and nearly two million tonnes of freight every day.
First Mixed Use Project In S. CA To Change
Century City, CA, began in 1959 as a 'centers plan.' Work, live, eat and play in the same community. Now it is changing.
2002 APA Conference: Day 2
Daily updates and photos all week from the national planning conference in Chicago.
Playa Vista Project Back In The News
After nearly 25 stormy years, giant Playa Vista is taking shape as its first residents move in; but controversy is far from over.
North Carolina Builder Emerges As Housing Leader
The Regency Housing Group has quietly made itself one of the largest builders of affordable apartments in the country since its founding seven years ago.
Transportation Secretary Hails L.A.'s Alameda Corridor
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta called Los Angeles' new Alameda corridor "one of America's most significant transportation projects."
Solving Northwest's Gridlock
Joel Connelly writes about urban sprawl and transit issues in the Pacific Northwest.
The End Of The Master Builder?
The age of the "master builder" has been replaced with a new "planning democracy."
Ridership Of Amtrak's Acela Express Growing
In the Boston-Washington corridor, the ridership of Amtrak's Acela Express is steadily growing.
Profile Of Three Planners
PLANetizen is pleased to offer profiles of planners from across the U.S.
2002 APA Conference: Day 1
Daily updates and photos direct this week from the national planning conference in Chicago.
General Accounting Office Reports Amtrak Numbers
The General Accounting Office says Amtrak is successfully competing with airplanes on shorter routes.
Dulles Rail Project Moves Ahead
A $3.3 billion transit project -- one of the largest in the country -- to build rail to the Dulles International Airport is moving ahead.
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.
