The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
L.A.'s Billion Dollar Downtown Checklist
The Los Angeles Downtown News takes a retrospective look at the "sure things" that were supposed to revitalize downtown Los Angeles.
Rural U.S. Towns May Not Survive Changes In World Economy
Small U.S. towns may not survive changes in the global commodity markets, new trade agreements, and a recession.
Non-profit Board To Manage Largest Urban Park Reserve
A large tract of urban land is turned over to a non-profit board to be managed as a nature preserve.
Texas Landowners Lose Property Rights Case
Texas Supreme Court unanimously rules that a groundwater district did not have to consider the adverse effects on the property owners before limiting the aquifer water they could pump.
Gore Criticizes Bush's Global Warming Plan
President Bush's voluntary plan to reduce global warming gases has been criticized by opponents including Al Gore.
Dr. Gridlock: Readers Complain About Blinding Headlights
Readers complain about blinding headlights and foglights on SUVs and trucks.
Miami's 'Remarkable' Greenway Plan
Neal Pierce reviews a plan to revive the Miami River with a 5.5 mile greenway.
Bush Administration's Global Warming Plan
President Bush is expected to unveil proposals for reducing global warming.
Transportation Bill Special Projects
Search to find out how your state fared in the massive federal transportation spending plan.
Growing Smart: APA Issues Landmark Planning Guide
The American Planning Association has released "Growing Smart: Legislative Guidebook and User Manual." Neal Pierce believes it may "remake America's future."
Busway Vs. Rail Capacity
One of the major misconceptions in U.S. transportation planning is the claim that rail has inherently higher capacity than buses.
Cities Needed For Brownfields Documentary
The Urban Waste Management & Research Center (UWMRC) has documented Brownfields success stories and is looking to include more cities.
San Diego County Transit Report Card
The San Diego County Taxpayers Association reports on transportation, growth, infrastructure and finance issues of the county.
Audit Of Virginia Dept. Of Transportation Sought
Gov. Mark R. Warner of Virginia will seek an independent audit of the state's Dept. of Transportation.
Self-cleaning Windows
A new glass coating keeps windows clean.
An Eco-Terrorist's Story
Mark Warren Sands is sentenced to 18 years in prison for lighting fires in Phoenix, AZ. that were believed to have been set by eco-terrorists fighting sprawl.
Design Contest To Improve Washington Mall Structure
Two architecture students win design competition to improve a temporary structure at the famous Washington monument.
Dept. Of Interior Ends Computer Network Ban
The U.S. Dept. Of Interior has ended a 10-week court-ordered shutdown of its entire computer network .
Zoning Overhaul Recommended
A new report shows that smart growth measures are most successful in states where planning statutes have been modernized.
Dallas Needs A Big-picture Plan And Planner
In a special 5-part series, Dallas calls for more urban planning in and around its downtown.
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
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