Social / Demographics
Primer On Gentrification And Policy Choices
This paper serves as a primer on how to view the complex issue of gentrification. It draws its findings and recommendations from case studies in Atlanta, Cleveland, Washington, D.C, and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Boston Pulses With Change
New census information shows that Boston is "pulsing with change." Minorities now represent over 50% of the population.
Urban Vs. Rural: Has The U.S. Reached Equilibrium?
After two centuries of urbanization, has the U.S. reached an equilibrium between urban and rural lifestyles?
Why The Western U.S. Will Continue To Grow
The Western U.S. is the nation's fastest growing region. Experts explain the reasons for the growth and why the region should continue to grow.
Intriguing U.S. Population Growth Trends
With the western U.S. leading the way, population increased in all 50 states causing some intriguing trends.
Top Fastest Growing, Shrinking, U.S. Cities
A summary of the nation's population trends: fastest growing and fastest shrinking U.S. metro areas and cities.
Minorities, Immigrants Drive D.C. Growth
The Washington area saw rapid population increase according to the Census 2000 data.
Record 10-Year Rise In U. S. Population
In the 1990s the U. S. population set a record for growth in a 10-year period beating the high growth seen during the "baby boom" years.
California: Distinctly Diverse
California, the nation's most diverse large state, is an indicator of the changes that lie ahead for other large states.
The Most Diverse Cities In The U.S.
A Diversity Index based on the new 2000 Census figures ranks Long Beach, CA as the most diverse city in the U.S.
The Other Problem With Sprawl
Most address only part of the problem of sprawl - bad land use decisions. But few mention the other problem because it is politically incorrect to do so.
More Hispanics Than Blacks In Florida
Census 2000 numbers indicate a rapidly growing Hispanic population in Florida.
Small Towns Getting Smaller
Census numbers show population decline in small towns in the Midwest.
Census Shows Growth In Atlanta's Population
After years of flight, whites are moving back into Atlanta, GA.
Massachusetts Minority Population Surges
According to Census numbers, in Boston, MA, whites are in the minority.
Census Shows Story Of Irish Immigration
Census figures reflect settlement patterns of the two waves of Irish immigrants to the U.S.
Immigration Fueling Big U.S. Cities
According to census figures, cities that attracted immigrants grew turning around decades of deterioration.
Las Vegas: Utopia Of Clowns
James Howard Kunstler, author of The Geography of Nowhere, publishes a chapter from his forthcoming book on the Web.
Nation's Most Racially Segregated Cities
Most of the nation's cities are still racially segregated.
Livability For The Elderly
Not much attention has been paid to how to make environments livable for older Americans. AARP aims to change that.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
