The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Painting Bush Green
There is lot of green talk coming from the Bush administration these days. It is 'nothing but spin', says Arianna Huffington.
13 Transit Awards For Environmental Excellence
13 projects have been recognized by the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) 2001 Environmental Excellence Awards.
Why Are Gas-Electric Hybrid Cars Not Popular?
Gersh Kuntzman takes a gas-electric hybrid car on a test drive and wonders why Americans are reluctant to buy these vehicles.
Finding The Real Cost Of Water
Chronic water shortages may be common in the future. What needs to be done today?
Phoenix's Housing And Technology Crisis
Phoenix is increasingly faced with the dilemma of qualitative or quantitative growth. Joel Kotkin thinks the city has taken the wrong path.
Focus On Signage
The proper way to demarcate a building, is a difficult topic -- it invariably comes down to a matter of taste.
Homeownership Short-lived In Inner City
Concerns about predatory lending in the inner city are particularly acute.
Increasing Ethnic Diversity In Nation's Largest Cities
Analysis of Census 2000 data reveals patterns behind the increasing diversity in large U.S. cities.
Revitalizing The Center Of Town
Franklin, MA, may consider zoning changes in order to revitalize its downtown area.
Houston's Largest Planned Community
A new master-planned community north of Houston will cover 8,000 acres and include 20,000 single-family homes.
City Not Liable For Acquired Brownfields
A Federal court rules that a California city is not liable for cleaning up polluted property acquired under eminent domain.
The Future Of Amtrak
Amtrak is 30 years old and the nation's passenger-rail carrier is in trouble.
What Makes A 21st Century City?
Keys to success include services, and lifestyle. Columbus is blazing a trail. What are the other cities?
Building The Tranquil And Flexible Workplace
The unique call center designed to be open and airy -- and quiet. Plus, it can be converted to industrial space inside of one week.
Why New Urbanism Is Important
As we develop and become more dependent on our cars, our appliances, our computers, we also become more isolated.
Houston Is Back
With a booming downtown, a tight office market, and a renewed energy industry, Houston appears to be on the verge of a comeback.
Mapping The Future Of Cartography
A review of trends in cartography, innovations in mapping technologies, and a look at the maps of the future.
Saving The Nation's Most Endangered Rivers
Can we save the 13 most endangered rivers in the U.S.? Dick Russell suggests solutions.
North Carolina's Triangle Continues To Sprawl
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area is one of the nation's most sprawling metro regions.
Inventive And Unusual Homes
A film popular at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival showcases five inventive homes.
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
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.
