The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Metropolis 2020: Healthy Businesses And Affordable Housing
Chicago area businesses rally to put jobs within access of public transit and affordable housing.
Bill Encourages Public Transit, Car-pooling
A Massachusetts bill proposes tax breaks for businesses that encourage employees' use of public transport and car pools.
Atlanta's Transportation Superagency Struggling
Created to address regional air quality and traffic congestion that ran afoul of federal clean air laws, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has yet to produce any tangible evidence that it is fulfilling its purpose after two years of existance.
Transit Oriented Development Getting A Boost In Atlanta
Planners and developers are working to create mini-cities around MARTA rail stations - against concerns from some residents.
North Carolina Lawmakers Aren't Fond Of Smart Growth
So far this year, "smart growth" has gained little momentum in the legislature, and most growth-related legislation has been defeated, withdrawn or allowed to languish.
North County Needs A Voice In Regional Planning Debate
An editorial argues for North San Diego County's importance in regional planning as the Regional Government Efficiency Commission moves toward its state-mandated Aug. 11 deadline for recommending the best way to decide major housing, transit and land-use
Las Vegas Hoping To Develop Its Downtown
City officials will be review several proposals during the next few weeks to determine the amount of funds the city is prepared to invest in downtown development.
Businesses Giving Telecommuting Another Look
Employees tired of dealing with long, frustrating, boring, expensive and air-polluting daily drives to and from work are looking for jobs that allow them telecommute.
Portland Is Seattle Without The Attitude
Portland has all the grace of Seattle 20 years ago, and San Francisco 30 years ago -- before the high-tech attitude.
Commuting To Work With Pedal Power
A columnist for the Dallas Morning News chronicles his commute to work on his bicycle.
An Emerging Open Space Revolution
City residents are increasingly willing to tax themselves for open space.
Green Interior Architecture
Architects are beginning to design buildings that can be cleaned efficiently and safely.
Big Dig Planners Work To Sustain Traffic Flow
With a big project like Boston's Central Artery, maintaining traffic flow is a major concern. Planners for the project have thus far been up to the challenge.
'Store Wars': Small Town Vs. Megastore
A documentary chronicles the clash between a quiet town's residents and Wal-Mart, sparked by a proposal to build a megastore in Ashland, VA.
The Unexpected City: Suburbs Are Turning Urban
Some suburbs are turning denser and more urban with mixed-use development.
Increasing Supply Will Not Solve Energy Crisis
Evar D. Nering, a mathematics professor,explains why increasing supply will not solve the nation's energy crises.
Jeff Morales Wants To Transform Caltrans
Caltrans may have budget cuts ahead but its director is still planning to tranform the agency.
Nine Things To Save Los Angeles
Los Angeles Time columnist Bill Boyarsky offers his list of nine things the new mayor should do to save L.A.
High Tech Mansions Under Attack
A six month freeze on billionaire mansions in Medina, the Seattle suburb on Lake Washington, has been ordered by the city's mayor.
Sprawl Creates A Region Divided Against Itself
In Northeast Ohio, sprawl's effects are impacting older suburbs as well as the city.
City of Clovis
City of Moorpark
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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