Social / Demographics
Inmates Build Affordable Housing
Inmates of Minnesota's county jails have built 250 homes for rural families making up to 80 percent of the state median income.
Top 10 Overpriced Places In The U.S.
Sure, housing is expensive in these top 10 cities, but what's driving the cost of living in many of these places through the roof is a lack of job growth and competitive salaries.
What Happens When A Company Town Scales Back Public Services?
The quaint lumber company town of Scotia, California, fears a merger with its slightly larger, but economically-depressed neighbor across the river.
Will Tampa Be The Next New Orleans?
A University of South Florida professor predicts that a hurricane with similar intensity as Katrina would cause even greater devastation to Tampa Bay than was experienced by New Orleans in 2005.
Planning for Good Health
Sacramento's MPO thinks it's time to re-establish the old link between public health and city planning. But is smart growth really healthier? And whose responsibility is it to build healthy cities anyways?
The Younger Crowd Wants Transit
As the country's housing preferences shift from the widely spread to the urban and dense, the prevalence of transit-oriented development planning increases.
South Africa To Distribute Industry
The South African government has unveiled a new plan to spread its industrial development -- and the jobs it provides -- to poor regions in the country.
Permanent Housing for Homeless Alcoholics
King County, Washington, offers permanent apartments for "chronic public inebriates" who are allowed to drink in their new homes.
Census Releases 2005 Population Estimates
Figures show change in growth trends across the sun belt with shifts from large cities to outlying communities.
Your Own Private Utopia
Using Wrights & Sites new "A Mis-Guide To Anywhere", city dwellers around the world can unlock a "mental toolkit" that will help them discover the extraordinary in the seemingly mundane urban experience, writes author Phil Smith.
Incentivizing People Out of Poverty
Several non-profit organizations around the country are using prizes to help motivate the poor to improve their lives.
'Bamboo Trains' -- Cambodia's Ride Of Choice
Cambodians frustrated with shoddy trains and inconsistent service have taken transportation into their own hands, constructing and operating trains made primarily out of bamboo. The trains run at nearly 25 mph and are largely meeting transit needs.
One Of The Last Company Towns In America Is For Sale
Residents of Scotia, CA, hope that their community can retain its unique after the sale.
The Growing Demand For Gay Retirement Communities
Gay and lesbian seniors are increasingly seeking retirement communities that fit their lifestyle.
Brain Drain: Singapore Drawing Researchers From U.S.
Lured by billions of dollars in government investment, brand new research equipment and facilities, and the opportunity to conduct research unfettered by social politics, biotech researchers are increasingly setting up shop in Singapore.
Death Of An Urban Farm
When authorities closed down the South Central garden in Los Angeles, the community lost more than an urban farm writes columnist Al Martinez.
Thousands Are Displaced As Indian Slum Is Bulldozed
The Indian government has demolished a housing slum in Mumbai, displacing thousands. Though the government has promised replacement homes for many of the slum's documented citizens, thousands without documentation are now also without homes.
How Women React To Molestation On Public Transit
Writer and professor Deborah Tannen compares the experiences of American women who were molested on public transit with those of Greek women who are markedly less tolerant of such behavior.
Driving With Mr. Zhu
One American journalist rides along with members of China's new car owning class as they discover the thrill of the open road.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
