The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Is New Urbanism Living Up To Its Name?
The editor of Landscape Architecture says that many NU projects fall short of their promise in site selection.
Australian Developer Slams City Planning
Charging that Sydney and Melborune risk ending up like L.A. and Hong Kong, a prominent developer blames it on planners.
Sprawling New Urbanism
Defining conventional wisdom, a sprawling community Weston, Florida has managed to integrate suburbia with new urbanism.
Zoning A Pedestrian-friendly Downtown
Emmaus, PA updates its zoning code to ensure a pedstrian-friendly friendly downtown.
Ginger Will Cause Traffic Problems
Segway debuts to a collective yawn from planners. Traffic problems will have to be worked out.
Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment
A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.
Midtown Atlanta's Urban Vision
Midtown Atlanta, is creating its urban vision with zoning ordinances, streetscape improvements , and transportation changes.
Mandatory Residential Wheelchair Access In So. CA?
Santa Monica, CA is considering mandatory wheelchair access for new homes and major remodels. This includes a no-step entry.
Cato Institute Critique Of Smart Growth
Using Portland, Oregon as an example, the author attempts to show the problems of smart growth.
How The Segway Human Transporter Works
The official website for the "Segway Human Transporter" offer details about personal transportation device previously known as "Ginger" or "IT."
Segway: 'IT' Can Read Your Mind
The mystery transportation device known as "Ginger" or "It" is an innovative motor scooter that can read your mind. Its official name is the "Segway Human Transporter."
California's Infrastructure Needs Attention
Metro Investment Report interviews Bill Hauck about California's dire infrastructure situation.
Atlanta First City To Announce Segway Pilot Program
Atlanta, GA, announce a pilot program for the Segway Human Tranporter, previously known as "Ginger."
A New Urbanism In-Fill Project In So. CA
Some love the old-style bungalows. Others aren't impressed and say that "new urbanism" is being used as a sales pitch.
Bike-on-bus Program Dramtically Reduces Bike Fatalities
Broward County, FL, reduces cyclist fatalities with its "Bike-on-Bus" program.
Judgment Day For Amtrak
Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.
Southern California's Ahmanson Ranch
Ahmanson Ranch: Housing California's growth won't be accomplished easily in this region.
Phoenix: L.A.'s Next Suburb?
Phoenix residents brag: "At least we're not Los Angeles." It turns out that it's hard to be Los Angeles.
Harry Potter's Message About Sprawl
Behind the potions and magical creatures, there is a subtle message about urban sprawl in Harry Potter.
The Worst Town In The Nation
Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America."
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
