The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Real Estate: Don't Fear The Web
The real estate industry, which has long-feared the growth of the Internet, is actually benefiting from the growth of the Web.
Natural Resource Year in Review
National Park Service report summarizes significant issues and trends in parks.
First Digital Housing Community?
A digital housing project is being builtnear Seattle. Some are calling it the first digital housing community.
America's Fear Of Emptiness
The fear of emptiness is the major factor now shaping attitudes toward public spaces, urban centers and even suburban sprawl.
Contra Costa's Shrinking Urban Limit Line
California cities Brentwood and San Ramon are suing Contra Costa County over a decision to "shrink" the county’s urban limit line.
Environmentalists Eye Gas Guzzlers
Nearly $10.2 billion dollars in federal taxes were lost because of a law that exempts light-duty trucks, from fuel-efficiency standards.
CA Legislature Strengthens LAFCOs
The state Legislature completed its two-year session without adopting major land-use policy changes or local government fiscal reform.
Who Is Responsible For Storm Runoff?
California builders may be forced to stop storm runoff on-site.
Controlling Mountain Resort Growth
Mountain resort communities need effective growth management techniques to help control the negative aspects of expansion.
Riverside County Plan Selected
Riverside County's growth plan selected in national transportation planning program.
California Rules Against Urban Runoff
A draft ruling by the Water Resource Board could force builders to treat runoffon-site.
Santa Monica Appraises Its Past
Debate grows as development threatens existing building stock.
Will Housing Bills Save Affordable Housing?
Five of 10 bills that California's home-building industry pushed to boost housing construction survived to make it to the governor's desk.
Gaia's Grand Old Man
James Lovelock, author of the "Gaia Hypothesis," discusses deforestation, global warning, and the environmental movement.
Resorts: A Year-Long Attraction
Substantial development of an Idaho resort represents a growing trend in trying to attract visitors all year long.
When Water Wars Go Bad
California's San Joaquin farmers break faith with allies and try to claim one-third of the San Joaquin's water.
Most Livable Cities
Mountains, lakes and balmy weather are nice. But what makes a city truly livable nowadays is strong leadership and regional planning.
CA's High-speed Rail Stays On Track
Lawmakers approved a new lease on life for the proposed high-speed rail line through the San Joaquin Valley, but also gave it competition.
NY's Unlikely Housing Hot Spot
A trendy new neighborhood has risen at the most unlikely place: Main-LaSalle in Buffalo, New York
Bill to Benefit Beaches Approved
Bill calls for $5 million to help Orange County clean its beaches.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
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.
