The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A New Sprawl Index In The Making
"Sprawl" has become a common, everyday word, yet until now it had little definition other than "I know it when I see it."
California Cities Under Pressure
A new report examines local growth controls and residential development policy in California cities.
HUD's 2002 Income Limits Published
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases fiscal year 2002 income limits.
Eco Terrorists Convicted
It's much harder for the FBI to catch and convict these anti-growth terrorists than you might expect.
Texas' Big, Bold Transportation Plan
Texas Governor Perry's transportation plan would create 4,000 miles of new transportation corridors across Texas for $175 billion.
Eco-friendly Development With 'Rain Gardens'
"Rain gardens" can filter and cleanse polluted urban storm water.
Broward County Losing Ground In Green Space Battle
Broward County, FL., is losing the battle over the last remaining pristine green space.
France's Most Advanced City
Issy-les-Moulineaux is the most advanced city in France.
Mountain Ecosystems Threatened
A U.N. report warns that mountain ecosystems around the world are in danger of suffering long-term environmental damage.
Architectural Landmark To Be Partly Demolished
The Bronx Developmental Center, considered to be a "masterpiece of Modernism." Architects and historians are concerned about plans to partly demolish and expand the complex.
Saving Suburban Farms
Despite its proximity to Washington, D.C., fast-growing Montgomery County, Md., leads the nation in saving farmland.
New Jersey Fires Planners, Delcares War On Sprawl
A week after angering sprawl foes by sacking the state's entire planning office, the New Jersey governor signs a sweeping new anti-sprawl order.
Project To Transform Former Plant Into Housing
$30 million renovation of ex-Trico plant aims to bring more residents to downtown Buffalo.
NJ Governor To Create Council On Sprawl
Governor McGreevey will create a new planning task force to implement the state development plan.
Advocating For A Green City
Richard Register is the Berkeley, California's chief spokesman for building a 'Green' Berkeley.
Canadian Cities Are Being Strangled
Royson James looks at how Canadian cities are being harmed by 'downloading' from provincial governments.
California's Hottest Land Use Legislation
Assembly Bill 680 might be the hottest land use measure this year. It divides up sales tax based on population and affordable housing.
Mountains, Elk, And Sprawl
In Montana, hunting for a new pact with nature.
Kunstler Compares Cities
In a streaming audio segment, James Howard Kunstler compares major world cities.
Maryland Transit Plan Off Track
An editorial in the Baltimore Sun blasts Maryland Transit Administration's new regional rail transit plan.
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.
