The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A Built Environment Enhanced By Design
California State Architect Stephan Castellanos envisions a place with not just aesthetic, but responsible design.
Developing Affordable Housing
An Orange County developer is working to provide affordable housing in one of the nation's most expensive housing markets.
Military Base Reuse Fight In Sausalito, C.A.
Redevelopment and reuse of a dreamy old army base in Sausalito is causing a dispute between the park service and the city.
Colorado's Secret Sprawl Control Bill
Colorado's efforts to create anti-sprawl legislation have been so contentious they have moved behind closed doors.
Small Town Debates Big Box Impacts
The City of Flagstaff, Arizona (pop 55,000) held a debate over a proposed SuperWalmart and the issue of Big Box retailing in general.
$100 Million In Gifts To Preserve Rare Coastline
Peninsula Open Space Trust, a private non-profit group is awarded two gifts of $50 million each to preserve scenic land along California's coast.
Ten Reasons The EPA Should Stay The Course
In a humorous "confidential memo", President Bush tells EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman what's bothering him.
Seattle Re-evaluates Its Urban Planning Strategy
As the technology industry shrinks, Seattle is forced examining its urban planning strategy.
New Jersey Launches Ambitious Open Space Initiative
New Jersey launches one of the nation's most ambitious open space conservation programs.
Environmentalists Counter Bush's Policy Decisions
Following a string of Bush administration decisions perceived as anti-environment and pro-business, environmental groups are organizing a counterattack.
A Greener Bush?
Howard Kurtz comments on the recent string of pro-environment decisions by President Bush.
Tax May Fund Smart Growth Projects In Bay Area
The Association of Bay Area Governments may propose an increase in business property taxes, with all revenue directed to "smart growth" projects.
Getting Business To Reduce Smog Emissions
Controversy surrounds rescue efforts to save Southern California's market based plan to cut emissions, know as Regional Clean Air Incentives Market, which has fallen short of expectations.
Bush Administration Upholds Wetlands Regulation
The EPA has decided to leave in place a Clinton administration rule expanding protection to tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in the U.S.
When Growth Management Fails, Build New Towns
Growth management is only slowing the eventual demise of the modern city. Richard Carson proposes starting over.
Conserving In California
Faced with a serious energy crises, Californians are learning to conserve.
Bush Keeps Clinton's Lead Discharge Rule
The Bush administration endorses a lead emissions regulation proposed by Bill Clinton that will require business to report lead emissions details.
The Arsenic Capital Of The Nation
The water system of Fallon, NV, delivers a high amount of arsenic to residents.
The Future Of Seattle
Is Seattle's fortune chained to the technology renaissance that created it? The city looks for ways to "reboot" its future.
The Changing Capital Needs Of Community Development
This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.
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
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
