The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Durham County is evaluating a proposed ordinance that would tie new development to existing school space.

March 14 - The News & Observer

Pilot programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are using the Internet to help commuters.

March 14 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Housing industry coalition calls for increasing government insurance for affordable housing.

March 14 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is being used to add a high-tech twist to treasure hunts.

March 14 - National Geographic

An interview with demographics and sociology expert Tukufu Zuberi about the 2000 Census and the nation's changing demographic landscape.

March 14 - Time

From the new Central Library to the new Civic Center, Seattle's civic buildings are going green--being built with energy efficiency, water conservation, recycled materials and improved environmental quality in mind.

March 14 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Some commentators attack supporters of transit for being "anti-auto" -- but their real agenda is to force Americans to drive or die.

March 14 - Buffalo Beat

Cincinnati tops this list of expansion cities for growing businesses; the booming sunbelt cities are also popular.

March 14 - Plant Sites And Parks

A "smart growth" discussion for the masses.

March 13 - Better Homes And Gardens

In this Op-Ed article, Candice Guth outlines how the state is actually encouraging growth.

March 13 - The Oregonian

An overview of demographic change in Philadelphia, PA.

March 13 - USA Today

With the recent power crisis compounding the cost of doing business in Silicon Valley, some states are trying to lure high tech firms from California.

March 13 - The Seattle Times

A federal program to protect Wisonsin wetlands is in danger of being eliminated.

March 13 - The Chicago Tribune

Census 2000 numbers confirm the racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S.

March 13 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

There is too much office space. Housing rent is more stable than office rent. So convert and let people live there.

March 13 - The Los Angeles Times

The 40-acre abandoned rail yard near Chinatown was slated to become an industrial park. Now it will be a state park.

March 13 - The Los Angeles Times

Ian McHarg's groundbreaking ideas changed our thinking about development and laid down the basis for today's computer-based geographic information systems.

March 13 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

In Quebec, bikes are not just a sport but a transport.

March 13 - Utne Reader

PLANetizen is pleased to provide the latest news live from the conference hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.

March 13 - Planetizen

Zoning strategies can provide incentives to developers who preserve open space.

March 13 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel