Social / Demographics
U.S. Population Growth: Cause For Concern?
Even as many developed countries are facing population declines, the U.S. population reaches 300 million this month. What does the demographic milestone mean for the nation?
City Under Investigation for Housing Discrimination
HUD claims that Manassas, Virginia, illegally targeted Hispanic households and the city has failed to settle complaints over an ordinance regarding overcrowding. The ordinance has since been repealed.
Retirement Migration as an Economic Development Tool
Can retirement migration be a replacement for former industries?
Atlanta Joins Cities Looking To Boost Gay Tourism
With an estimated $50 billion spent by gay men and lesbians on travel in 2005, Atlanta joins a list of other major cities looking to tap into this lucrative market.
Is Chinatown Dying?
Why Chinatowns across North America are becoming less relevant.
Public Housing In Providence Improves
After decades of ill-designed public housing that kept a clear line between the low-income and everyone else, a new movement is collecting momentum for more accurately integrating public housing into neighborhoods while protecting their character.
Vancouver Report Card Details Areas For Improvement
Vancouver's report card has just been issued, and while the Canadian city has received high marks in such areas as desirability and ethnic diversity, the city is on the verge of failing in terms of its homelessness and housing affordability.
Global Civilization or Bust?
Science and technology gurus convened at Wired Magazine's NextFest forum in New York to share startling visions of life -- or not -- in the 22nd century.
Increasing Diversity In TODs
A new report has been released that argues for the creation of mixed-income and mixed-race housing in transit-oriented developments.
Second Grade Planners
When designing a city for the future, rarely do future residents participate. But in Holden, Mass., the voice of the future is being heard as elementary school students are being asked what they want to see in their town in the future.
Re-Defining Diversity
City planners in Santa Ana, California, a predominantly Mexican enclave, want diversity among types of businesses downtown to attract upscale shoppers, but Mexican business owners claim it's another form of gentrification.
Who Is Going To Be The 300 Millionth American?
The U.S. population clock will reach a milestone on October 16th, 2006.
Vancouver Receives Mixed Report Card
A new report by the Vancouver Foundation gives the city high marks for livability, but identifies housing and poverty as persistent challenges.
Can Anyone Afford A Place To Live Anymore?
New Census data shows that housing costs throughout the country have increased greatly, for both homeowners and renters, exceeding any income gains. Fastest growing, suburban regions in the country are among those hit the hardest.
In Queens, New York, Black's Median Income Rises Above Whites
Income gains made by Caribbean immigrants boost the black median income in Queens. It is the only place in the U.S. with a population over 65,000 where the white household median income is less than the black median household income.
Retiring The 'Retirement' Community
Retiring Baby Boomers are eschewing traditional golf and resort retirement communities for more authentic 'community' experiences in dense urban centers, small towns, and even rural farms.
Anti-Crime Program Provides 'Vaccination' Against Violence
Developed by a university professor, the CeaseFire campaign addresses violent crime as a public health issue, and uses a neighborhood-wide information and outreach campaign to help curb violent behavior before it occurs.
Atlanta: An 'Emerging Gateway' For Refugees
A new Brookings Institution report finds Georgia and Atlanta to be among the top refugee resettlement centers in the United States.
A Conversation With Majora Carter
MacArthur "genius grant" recepient Majora Carter talks about the Sustainable South Bronx initiative and environmental justice.
Second Homes In Tahoe Basin Force Out Local Workforce
As more wealthy Bay Area residents purchase second homes to vacation in the Tahoe basin, long-time residents and workers find themselves priced-out, moving to less expensive, rural Nevada and commuting long distances, or out of the area entirely.
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.
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Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
