The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Strong Economy Could Blunt Impact Of HUD Grants

Homeless advocates say the impact of $1 billion in HUD grants may be lessened by the strong economy.

December 24 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Largest Aid Package In History For Homeless Awarded

During his last holiday address to the nation, President Clinton today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will award more than $1 billion in grants to help homeless individuals and families obtain housing and receive the s

December 24 - HUD News

An Intelligent Transportation Policy

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have the potential to improve traffic across the nation.

December 23 - The Brookings Institution

APA Director Retires

Executive Director Frank So will retire from the American Planning Association on March 30, 2000.

December 23 - American Planning Association

City Touts New Computer System

The City of Orlando is near completion of its new integrated computer system, which officials hope will lead the city to better management through technology.

December 23 - The Orlando Sentinel


Tampa Takes Art To The Street

The City of Tampa, FL is planning to integrate public art in two new community centers.

December 23 - The Tampa Tribune

Nature Conservancy Names New President

The Nature Conservancy, the nation's largest nonprofit conservation organization, names a new president.

December 22 - The San Francisco Chronicle


Preservationists Lose To Churches

The California Supreme Court decided that religious groups are not bound by local historic preservation laws.

December 22 - The Los Angeles Times

How Will California Get More Water?

There are two answers to California's water supply problem. You won't like either of them.

December 22 - The Sacramento Bee

The Future Of High Speed Rail In California

What's the future for a high-speed train network connecting Northern and Southern California?

December 22 - California Real Estate Journal

Colorado's 10 Growth Guidelines

Colorado leaders present 10 guidelines to shape future growth throughout the state.

December 22 - The Denver Post

What's The Cost Of Automobiles?

If car manufacturers increased average fuel economy by three miles per gallon, the environmental improvements would be staggering.

December 22 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

US Government's 50 Greatest Achievements

The Brookings Institute has compiled a list of the US government's greatest achievements in the last 50 years.

December 22 - The Brookings Institution

Presidential Design Awards

The White House announces the Presidential Awards for Design Excellence.

December 22 - US General Services Administration

Firm Builds Vegas-style Mass Transit

A four-mile monorail system linking Las Vegas' major hotels and convention center to the airport is the "only public transportation project in the history of North America that's being built without any federal money or subsidy."

December 21 - BizJournals

Cityplace Station Bustling In Debut

Underground light rail project is praised by commuters

December 21 - Dallas News

Sprawl: Soccer Moms' Biggest Enemy

Study says sprawl costs mothers with school-aged children an hour of driving.

December 21 - AlterNet

Of Huge Signs, Lamentations And Rezoning

New York City places new restrictions on outdoor signs.

December 21 - The New York Times

Long Beach Serves Notice To Developer

The Queensway Bay project is behind schedule. Long Beach officials have given the developer 30 days to begin.

December 21 - The Los Angeles Times

A Lesson In Urban Sprawl

Snellville, Georgia, may be an example of how not to grow.

December 21 - Savannah Morning News

Post News

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.

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.