The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Urban Myth Of The Inner City
The perception that the inner city is an undesirable place to do business due to lack of purchasing power is an urban myth.
New Urbanists Build A Town
To implement the five guidelines developed by its citizens to fight sprawl, Hercules, CA, had to start with at the beginning: change municipal design regulations.
America's Rail Revival
Commuters and urban dwellers coast-to-coast are climbing aboard new light rail train systems.
Economic Success -- For A Price
A tech boom is fueling Idaho's rapid transformation making it the nation's fifth fastest growing state, but the state is ahead in debating growth and transit policies.
Amtrak's Plans For California
The national passenger rail corporation announced a $10 billion plan to dramatically improve service in the state.
Pleasant Hill Looks At Transit Oriented Development
Plans would replace a parking lot for a BART station with a mixed use development.
RUF: The Future Of Vehicle Transportation?
Rapid, Urban, Flexible. At first glance, it looks like a transport system "The Jetsons" could love.
The Nation's Crumbling Infrastructure
From its roads to its dams and schools, America's public works are crumbling and putting lives at risk.
Ford Motor CEO Steering Company Green
William Clay Ford Jr. has spent his first year as Ford chairman outlining his plans for a cleaner, greener Ford Motor Company.
Sprawling South Carolina
The state is developing land at four times the rate of its population growth, mostly in cities and along interstate highways.
FEATURE
Why Public Buildings Are Important To Planning
Our public buildings -- courthouses, post offices, town halls, libraries, schools -- are a reflection of who we are as a community and as a people.
New DOT Secretary Approves Funding For Transit
After approving $79 million in federal funds for the SFO BART extension, transit officials are optimistic about the new administration.
Annexation Thwarts Developers' Plans
Salt Lake City expands its borders thwarting developers' plans.
The Politics Of Census Sampling
"Talk of the Nation" audio interview with experts examines the nation's new demographics and the politcs of census sampling.
Sprawl Hits The Wall
A recently published report examines sustainability in Southern California and forcasts the end of sprawling in Los Angeles.
San Jose Inspires Ottawa Smart Growth Summit
San Jose, CA, inspires the Ottawa 20/20 Smart Growth Summit.
Subway Sponsorships Overestimated
Plans to sell advertising space on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority rail have been a bust.
California's Booming Power Plant Industry
Facing an electricity crisis, the hottest California real estate market is suddenly power plants.
The Worst Cars And SUVs For The Environment
Microsoft's CarPoint details the cars, trucks and SUVs that are worst for the environment.
New Jersey Commission Approves New State Plan
The updated State Development and Redevelopment Plan is intended to curb suburban sprawl and rebuild cities.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
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.
