The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
South Florida: A Treeless Paradise
Because of decades of urban sprawl, a place most people consider a lush tropical paradise actually ranks among the least shady landscapes in the nation.
Bridging A Divided Atlanta
Atlanta's Downtown Connector expressway splits the city and divides residential neighborhoods. Now the city is looking at ways to stitch the city back together.
A Puddle Or Navigable Water?
The Supreme Court rules that an abandoned gravel pit isn't navigable water.
How To Market A Park
Learn the 6 "P's" of parks promotion -- people, positioning, price, place, promotion, and planning.
Anaheim Redeveloped With Disney Magic
One of the nation's largest public-private redevelopment projects can be found outside the "happiest place on earth".
Nevada: A Future Atomic Wastebasket?
Residents fear that Yucca Mountain, in western Nevada, will become the burial ground for nuclear waste.
Sex And Real Estate
An interview with Harvard University professor Marjorie Garber about her new book titled "Sex and Real Estate."
Hollow City
Dot-com money is draining out the quirkiness and creativity of San Francisco.
Grand Canyon Rail Faces Opponents
A plan to use light rail to move visitors in the park is facing a challenge from Arizona politicians.
Light Rail Or Elevation Train?
Two proposals in Charlotte, NC are vying for $50 million a year in transit funds to link up the city.
Ginger: Kamen's Stirling Idea
The inventor of the mysterious invention called Ginger that is rumored to be able to "change-the-world-as-we-know-it" releases a statement as new details emerge.
California Officials Argue Over Housing Needs
How much new housing does Southern California need? State and local officials continue to argue.
Goodbye To Electric Cars?
The electric car sounds like a great idea, but even one of its leading supporters has lost faith.
Your Neighbor's Tree
What do you do when your neighbor's tree encroaches on your property? In California, the answer isn't so clear.
What's So Bad About The Suburbs?
A review of a book on New Urbanism -- "Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream."
Heart Of Screenland Needs Restoration
Culver City, MGM's former home, must bring new life to downtown businesses. A new town plaza is the answer.
Minds We Admire: Philip Johnson
A review of the work of legendary architect Philip Johnson.
The 10 Most Underrated U.S. Cities
Peter Katz, author of "The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community" lists ten great U.S. cities that have been overlooked.
Ginger: Revolutionizing Transportation
The enterprising folks at the technology discussion site Slashdot have figured out what "Ginger" is likely to be.
Alabama Counties Seek Planning Powers
Alabama has set a 2001 goal for counties to regulate county development through the implementation of planning and zoning requirements.
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
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
