A walk down memory lane for one of Chicago's most vibrant historical streets.
"Today, State Street celebrates, just as it has done many times in the past. It has celebrated the end of wars, the passing of old years, the planting of trees, the addition of lights and decorations and various incarnations of itself. This time, the business interests are celebrating State Street's longevity, which didn't seem guaranteed at its nadir during the 1980s, when the big stores were pulling out....The merchants are starting a new image campaign, called State Street Reigns Supreme, that will run until the yearend holidays....During the years suburban expansion led to abandonment of central cities, Chicago's Loop held its ground as a destination for work, entertainment and as a neighborhood in its own right. That success helped State retain its allure despite serious missteps." [Editor's note: The article includes a timeline.]
Thanks to Connie Chung
FULL STORY: Celebrating the longevity of Chicago's great street

Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.

Maui's Vacation Rental Debate Turns Ugly
Verbal attacks, misinformation campaigns and fistfights plague a high-stakes debate to convert thousands of vacation rentals into long-term housing.

San Francisco Suspends Traffic Calming Amidst Record Deaths
Citing “a challenging fiscal landscape,” the city will cease the program on the heels of 42 traffic deaths, including 24 pedestrians.

Amtrak Rolls Out New Orleans to Alabama “Mardi Gras” Train
The new service will operate morning and evening departures between Mobile and New Orleans.

The Subversive Car-Free Guide to Trump's Great American Road Trip
Car-free ways to access Chicagoland’s best tourist attractions.

San Antonio and Austin are Fusing Into one Massive Megaregion
The region spanning the two central Texas cities is growing fast, posing challenges for local infrastructure and water supplies.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont