The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Bush's Policies Threaten Public Health
New York Times Op-Ed criticizes the Bush administration's stand on the environmental issues and warns that public health is in danger.
Wind Energy Charges Ahead
Wind energy is finally competive with conventional energy source and experts say the U.S. has the potential of being the "Saudi Arabia of Wind."
Boston Pulses With Change
New census information shows that Boston is "pulsing with change." Minorities now represent over 50% of the population.
Lenders Are Afraid Of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
Big lenders are complaining that these mortgage giants, created by the government to encourage home ownership, have overstepped their roles.
Local Government and Growth Control
The mayor of Eagan, MN, writes about local government politics and controlling growth.
Most Wired U.S. Cities
Portland and Seattle emerge as the most wired U.S. cities in Nielson's Net Ratings.
Dallas Vs. Houston: Which City Is Better?
A Texas-sized rivalry between these two fast-growing cities heats up -- so much that planners in Houston are renaming Dallas Street.
Ideas To Limit Sprawl In Virginia
Planners come up with a list of ideas to limit sprawl in Virginia.
Architects Should Be Involved In Preservation
Critic Herbert Muschamp encourages architects to be more involved in architectural preservation efforts.
Auto Alternatives and the U.S.: A Lost Cause?
Faced with high fuel prices and global warming, number of cars in the U.S. continues to rise. Is an alternative to cars a lost cause?
Urban Vs. Rural: Has The U.S. Reached Equilibrium?
After two centuries of urbanization, has the U.S. reached an equilibrium between urban and rural lifestyles?
Solving Los Angeles' Transportation Woes
According to Martha Welbourne, Project Director of the Surface Transit Project, the new long-range draft report by the Metropolitan Transit Authority paints an ominous future if steps aren't taken to form regional planning solutions.
The Growth Of Community Networks
There are over 500 community networks in the U.S., typically in communities under 50,000 people.
Why The Western U.S. Will Continue To Grow
The Western U.S. is the nation's fastest growing region. Experts explain the reasons for the growth and why the region should continue to grow.
Intriguing U.S. Population Growth Trends
With the western U.S. leading the way, population increased in all 50 states causing some intriguing trends.
Funding California's Municipalities
The League of Cities is pushing for reform to correct the inbalance of State vs. Local finances in the state.
Maryland Aims To Double Transit Ridership
$500 million funding plan passes Maryland legislature for bus and subway improvements.
Top Fastest Growing, Shrinking, U.S. Cities
A summary of the nation's population trends: fastest growing and fastest shrinking U.S. metro areas and cities.
California Suburbs Continue To Grow
Census figures show that California residents are fleeing to the suburbs and beyond.
Houston's Chic
Despite lagging perceptions, Houston is poised for a major growth spurt.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
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