Planning
The Uses Of Urban Theory
Eminent urban scholar Richard Sennett populates Building and Dwelling with rich discussions of history, philosophy, and theory—as well as strolls through contemporary cities.
New Law in Hawaii Makes Developers Consider Sea-Level Rise
Hawaii Governor David Ige signed a bill that requires developers to consider rising seas in all environmental impact studies.
New Degree at MIT Combines Planning and Computer Science
This could be a sign of a deepening, but already inextricable, link between planning and the field of computer science.
Austin Reminded to Be Respectful While Debating CodeNEXT
A call for civility amid the great zoning debate in Austin, Texas.
How City Planning Can Affect How Diseases Spread
There are many ways that city planning and urban design can mitigate, or exacerbate, the spread of public health risks.
Everett's New Downtown Plan Ready for Scrutiny
A public hearing offers a chance to analyze the zoning changes proposed by the "Metro Everett" downtown plan.
Planning for the 'Non-606': The Englewood Line
Englewood is a predominately black neighborhood in Chicago, struggling with vacancies and the effects of failed urban policies. A bike and pedestrian path could be a huge benefit, but that benefit would look a lot different than other parts of city.
Draft Rezoning for Gowanus Released
Planners in New York City released the latest in a series of rezonings of New York City neighborhoods.
Boston to Launch New Downtown Plan
The Boston Planning & Development Agency will hire consultants to craft a vision for its rapidly changing downtown.
The Best Planning Apps
Planetizen is pleased to present the best of the latest crop of mobile apps by planners and for planners.
Feds to Award $25.8 Million in Grants for Transit Oriented Development
Applications for the Pilot Program for TOD Planning are due July 23, 2018.
Making Protected Bike Lanes the Design Standard
An institutional mandate isn't enough to make a design vision a reality. Portland is working on bringing its standards and guidelines in line with its ambition for protected bike lanes.
Atlanta Has Big Transit Plans
Atlanta needs federal funding to make its light rail and bus service dreams a reality, but it already has $2.5 billion in sales tax revenue to work with.
Friday Funny: A Satirical Adaptation of 'The Best of All Possible Worlds' from Candide
This version is called 'The Best of All Possible Plans.'
Controversial Redevelopment Plan Pleases No One in Pittsburgh
Affordable housing advocates, developers, and planning commissioners all got a bad taste in their mouth on this one.
New Citywide Mapping Tool Marks a New Era for Planning in Boston
The Boston Planning & Development Agency released a powerful new map of the entire city—complete with layers like shadows, flood plains, and zoning districts—to the public.
Two Popular Business Books for Planners
Mining the business world for lessons about the planning profession.
Understanding the Unique Challenges of Urban Loneliness
Let's acknowledge that loneliness and depression is common among urban residents, and figure out ways urban planning can foster connections and social interactions between people.
Thirst, Altruism, and the Potential for Planning: A Message for New Planners
Community is built through altruism, but planners are taught to think of self interest as the biggest motivator of human behavior. How do we use planning skills to encourage public goods and community interest?
Chattanooga to Redevelop City-Owned Properties to Keep Innovation District Momentum
Two underutilized buildings have been proposed as a catalyst for inclusive development in the Edney Innovation District.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
