The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Hey! Check Out LA's Urban Landscape Art
MOCA's billboards-61 of them throughout LA -encourage motorists to consider urban details as art in the landscape.
Air-powered Car
A car that runs on compressed air releases exhaust that is actually cleaner than the ambient air. Mexico has ordered thousands.
Money Available To Halt Urban Development
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farmland Protection Program offers $30 million to protect farmland from urban developmen.
Consultant Pokes Holes In Smart Growth Strategies
Wendell Cox delivers his controversial message: Smart Growth is "downright stupid."
Future Is Downtown, Planner Says
Michael Beyard, senior resident fellow with the Urban Land Institute, said that downtowns may be able to provide retailers with new markets.
California's Power Plant Zoning Dilemma
Amid California's power crisis, the battle over the new Metcalf Energy Center heats up.
New Concept: Environmental Water
CALFED has begun a new program to acquire water for endangered species and hold it in reserve for when endangered species need it most.
Auburn's Master Planning Process
The City of Auburn is embarking on a master planning process which identifies a new convention center.
Limiting Growth With Classrooms
Florida may propose new legislation that allows local governments to stop residential developments if the schools are full.
California's Housing Crisis - What To Do?
Business leaders, labor representatives, and housing and consumer advocates are pleading for the state legislature to take action to alleviate the housing shortage.
Preserving California's Coastline
County officials and activists will lobby for millions in state conservation dollars to saving precious coastal wetlands.
HUD's New Model Building Code
HUD releases model building code which includes federal accessibility requirements.
A Black LA Church On Fire--With Vision
The new sanctuary is a synthesis-'which is what we're trying to do with society.'It will renew the Southwest LA area.
Green Construction Guide
The PPRC publishes a guide to green building for project developers.
Fern Fronds Ferret Out Toxins
Scientists discover a fern that soaks up arsenic from soils; it may have the potential clean up thousands of contaminated soils.
Orange County A Hot Spot For Office Space
A survey shows Orange County, CA, is one of the nation's top 10 office space hot spots.
Transportation Secretary Promotes Airport Expansion
With flight delays reaching record levels last year, transportation secretary promises to accelerate review process for new airports runways.
Reject New Development Where Schools Are Crowded
Governor Jeb Bush's Growth Management Advisory Committee, in its review of Florida's Growth Management Laws, recommends linking development approvals to school capacity.
Public Housing's Unknown Hero
Bill Lindsey's innovative approach to curing both public housing and the problems of those who lived in it made him a hero to thousands who will never know his name.
Retailer Drops Plans For Giant Store
Facing intense opposition from residents, retailer Ikea dropped plans for a giant store in a suburb of New York City.
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.
