Social / Demographics
Immigrants: Real Estate's Bulwark During Recession
According to a study by the University of Georgia, immigrants "matter more" to the real estate industry during a recesion.
Can Immigrants Revive U.S. Cities?
Neal Peirce discusses the effects of immigration on U.S. cities and observes that cities with declining populations are making conscious efforts to attract immigrants.
Smart Growth Gains Big Allies
Three foundations have emerged as some of the biggest advocates of smart growth.
Phoenix: L.A.'s Next Suburb?
Phoenix residents brag: "At least we're not Los Angeles." It turns out that it's hard to be Los Angeles.
Industry Aftermath
Debating the effects of terrorism on real estate development.
Communication Is Critical For Emergency Planning
How cities are preparing for disaster and emergency planning in the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.
Let Cities Be Cities
Decentralizing the population and businesses of our great cities would be a long and expensive proposition, and one likely to fail.
Leaving The City For A Second Home
More and more Americans are purchasing second homes outside of urban boundaries and relocating.
Phoenix: Airport Or Latino Neighborhood?
Phoenix is moving ahead with a plan to dismantle one of the city's oldest Latino neighborhoods.
Why S.F.'s Homeless Problem Won't Go Away
San Francisco spends $200 million a year to deal with homelessness. Yet the problem persists. Why?
Cities Become Post-Nomadic
After a half-century of ever-increasing mobility, Americans are becoming more sedentary. What does this mean for cities?
San Jose: Leader In Emergency Planning
The central California city is regarded as the nation's leader in planning for emergencies.
Trading The City For The Country
An increasing trend shows urban residents giving up city life to move to the country. Is it worth it?
Health Impacts Of Sprawl Quantified
A new report quantifies the impact of suburban sprawl on public health through impacts on housing, transportation, and land-use patterns.
Urban Sprawl -- It's Unhealthy
A study by the Centers for Disease Control says sprawl creates or exacerbates many common health problems.
Black Homeowners Hurt Most By Neighborhood Segregation
This paper finds that neighborhood segregation hurts the home values of black homeowners, thus undermining the wealth-creating potential of homeownership. This "segregation tax" is generally highest where racial segregation is the highest.
So You Want To Be A Planning Director?
Richard Carson offers a no-holds barred look at what it takes to be a planning director -- and whether you want to.
Ten Cheapest Places To Live
Homestore publishes its ranking of the ten cheapest places in the U.S. to live -- from housing to transportation.
High-Tech Skyscraper Additions
An array of new high-tech solutions to escape from high rises are on the market.
Milwaukee's Ranks Eighth In Population Density
Milwaukee, WI, ranked eighth in a survey of population density of nation's metro areas.
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
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
