The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Now that the Census Bureau can't use sampling, they've turned to 'imputing.' The differences are intriguing.

September 1 - Wall St. Journal

Is the one-ignored story of the debacle of Los Angeles' Playa Vista Ballona Wetlands destined to be a major media story?

September 1 - New Times-LA

FEATURE

As long as homeownership is a fundamental part of the American dream, we won't have livable cities. America's housing policy is dysfunctional -- homeownership is increasing, but community is disappearing.

September 1 - Daniel Lazare

A much-needed study to investigate the need for a new bridge over the Potomac River was halted. This editorial makes a case for why this study should be completed.

August 31 - The Washington Post

Mike Bowers presents his ideas for addressing Atlanta's congestion problem.

August 31 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

Sprawl is one of the reasons that more people are brought in close proximity to wildlife causing an increase in predator attacks.

August 31 - National Geographic

Poll of Chicago suburbanites finds traffic congestion to be a major problem. Many respondents believe improving public transportation will help but don't want to use it themselves.

August 31 - The Chicago Tribune

Fort Lauderdale approved a $74.9 million mixed-use development with a transit hub for trolleys, 92 condos, 75 rental apartments, a pedestrian promenade and 68,673 square feet of retail, on a city-owned lot currently used for beach parking.

August 31 - Sun-Sentinel

The new art museum in Denver, CO, is expected to become the city's signature bulding.

August 31 - The New York Times

Talk of the Nation host Juan Williams talks with experts about the decline of the nation's small towns.

August 31 - National Public Radio

San Juan Capistrano, the Orange County city famous for its 225-year-old mission, has recently hired two teams of consultants to assess the effects of growth on the city and devise plans to preserve the community's unique character.

August 31 - The Los Angeles Times

A growing number of homeowners are interested in eco-friendly houses but they also want indulgent amenities.

August 31 - The New York Times

A UCLA professor travels to Greenland to find out what happends to a culture that trashes its environment. It heralds the future for the U.S.

August 31 - New Times-LA

EPA is accepting proposals for financial assistance for USTfields Pilots -- abandoned and contaminated properties.

August 30 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

Downtown Jacksonville gets its first large residential tower/complex.

August 30 - The Florida Times-Union

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will provide $2 million in training for residents in communities impacted by brownfields.

August 30 - Water Tech Online

Senate VA-HUD appropriations bill makes damaging changes in Section 8 Housing program for low-income households.

August 30 - Center On Budget And Policy Priorities

In an attempt to divert runoff and improve the quality of Orange County, CA beaches, a system including rubber dams will be used.

August 30 - The Los Angeles Times

Vote nears on proposals to turn Somerville, MA, "wasteland" into "urban village."

August 30 - The Boston Globe

In California, a new Forest Service plan for the Sierra Nevada gives precedence to endangered species, trees, and streams over logging, recreation, and other uses.

August 30 - High Country News