Social / Demographics
Voters Won't Create Appointed Zoning Board
Alabama residents voted down a proposition to create a zoning and planning district in the community of Fowl River over fears that the appointed 7-member board would have too much power to shape the town.
New Study Connects Longevity To Geography
According to a recent study in the online journal PLoS Medicine, longevity varies by ethnicity and location.
Spanish Beach Resorts Swallowed By Warming
Global warming and rising sea levels are posing a threat to the livelihood of Southern Spain's bustling beach resorts. Some resort owners are already bringing in their own sand to counteract the receding beach space.
So Exactly Who Is Moving Downtown?
South Carolina's capital city, Columbia, is experiencing an unprecedented downtown condo boom. A wide array of people are readily snatching them up, from baby boomers to young professionals.
Developers Reign in Bucharest
Development in Bucharest, Romania, is completely at the will of developers. Can city officials regain control? The Diplomat Bucharest asks the experts.
Signs Of History
Urban sign heritage is being neglected and endangered in Montreal.
Mid-Decade Census Numbers Fuel Confusion And Doubt
California cities are getting a look at the results of the U. S. Census Bureau's first American Community Survey of medium-sized cities; some officials grouse at the 'funny numbers'--they just don’t add up.
Private Golf Course Almost Goes Public Through Eminent Domain
Spurred by a desire to increase a wealthy New York village's worth and appeal, a string of politicians spent over 10 years trying to use the power of eminent domain to acquire a private golf course and make it public. Despite Kelo, the push failed.
Taking Extreme Commuting To The Next Level
"Sleepover commuters" are travelling across state lines, even several time zones, to get to work.
D.C. Weighs Requiring More Residential Parking
Fairfax County planning officials in Washington D.C. are considering raising the amount of parking required in new residential housing developments, while other county officials are seeking a reduction.
Melbourne Evicts Artists, Raises Rent
Artists in Melbourne, Australia, have been evicted as the city seeks to turn their studios into condos. The city likes the artist culture, but the artists cannot provide the higher rents the gentrifying city requires.
Duany Brings Charrette To Scotland
Scotland calls on Andres Duany and his firm to develop a housing plan for Inverness, which is facing rapid population growth. Duany plans to employ the charrette to hear the voice of the Scottish people, who have been engulfed in sprawl for decades.
Eminent Domain Threatened On Exclusive Golf Course In Caracas
Property rights in Venezuela's largest city continue to be strained by Caracas Mayor Juan Barreto who hopes to seize two elite, private golf courses and convert them to low-income housing to tackle Caracas' chronic housing shortage.
NYC Transit Ridership Increases
The New York metropolitan region has the highest rate of public transit ridership in the nation, and a new Census Bureau survey reports that ridership is rising.
'Generation 1.5': A Bridge Between Generations Of Immigrants
Neither first nor second generation immigrants, those who migrated with their parents to America as children are often caught between the old world and the new.
Legislation Sucking The Soul Out Of The City
Nick Gillespie bemoans the loss of urban character in the nation's major cities.
Times Square Or Fresh Air?
The Boston Globe publishes a recent series of readers’ comments about the merits of city versus suburban living.
Capitol Wealth: The Tony Suburbs Of Washington D.C.
The suburbs outside Washington D.C. are the richest in the nation -- in part due to the growth in federal spending since 9/11.
A Growing U.S. Population Poses Major Environmental Threat
Because Americans consume more than any other people on Earth, the country's 10.6% growth rate over the past ten years is causing even greater strain on the environment, according to the Center for Environment and Population.
Calgary Suffering From Its Excess Of Riches
The fallout from a local oil boom has Calgary scrambling to address shortages of labor, housing, office space, and just about everything else.
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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New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
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Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
