The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Saving History
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
WTC: New 50-story Glass Towers
New York is determined to rebuild downtown -- and one proposal now stands out.
Tech Companies Relocating To Atlanta
High-tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are moving to Atlanta, GA, attracted by the lower cost of living and better office space rates.
Ten Cities With The Worst Commute
Which residents have the worst commutes in the nation? New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The Census Bureau publishes the list of cities with the longest commutes.
California Report: Survey On California Land Use Released
The Public Policy Institute of California has released results of a survey on public perceptions and policy preferences related to land use and development.
State Panel Approves Bolsa Chica Restoration Plan
The California Coastal Commission approved a $100 million restoration plan for the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Southern California.
Georgia Aquarium May Be A Go In Atlanta's Midtown
Home Depot chairman's foundation to spend up to $200 million to build Georgia Aquarium near Atlantic Station development.
Are Roundabouts Better Than Traffic Signals?
Roundabouts (circular intersections), new to Florida, are proposed for Jacksonville.
San Jose Achieves Ambitious Recycling Goal
San Jose has become California's only large city to achieve a tough 10-year recycling goal of diverting half its trash from landfills.
Central Florida's New Suburbanism?
Supporters and critics are watching the development of Avalon Park, a traditional neighborhood development on the outskirts of Orlando, FL.
Urban Living: The New Hot Trend?
More and more people are attracted to the urban lifestyle they see advertised on MTV, giving mixed use developments a much needed boost.
A California Bullet Train?
A "Baby Bullet" train from San Francisco to San Jose may be the beginning for California's $25 billion high-speed rail system.
Secret Suburban Park Planning
Well-planned suburban parks are being planned and supported -- discretely -- by a former strip-mall designer.
Why S.F.'s Homeless Problem Won't Go Away
San Francisco spends $200 million a year to deal with homelessness. Yet the problem persists. Why?
Lower Manhattan Recovery Could Take 10 Years
In the aftermath of Sept. 11, with businesses moving and office space lying vacant, Lower Manhattan faces hard times. Experts say recovery could take 10 years.
Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'
Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.
WTC Towers: Longest Burning Commercial Building Fire
Still burning deep below the surface at the site of the World Trade Center is the longest burning commercial fire in U.S. history. [Link corrected]
Pittsburgh Zoning Board Vs. The Steelers
The Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment rules that Coca-Cola lettering cannot be added at Heinz Field.
Urbanizing A Rural Lake In Dallas
Dallas' Lake Ray Hubbard has attracted thousands of new residents and millions in development. Is this progress or sprawl?
100 New Homes A Day In Phoenix
A building boom in Phoenix has made the city the second-fastest growing housing market. The market has outpaced regulation.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
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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