Urban Living

French Density

Demand For Higher Density Development Slowing Down

Will 2018 signal the end of the latest real estate cycle as we know it?

February 8, 2018 - Modern Cities

Brutalist Lines, Wales

A Critique of the Built Environment: How We Built Unhappiness

One writer's view of the modern city goes negative. If our environment affects our happiness, surely we're all suffering from depression.

January 19, 2016 - Adbusters

Detroit Struggles to Slake Thirst for Urban Living

In Detroit's downtown and midtown neighborhoods, 96 percent of rental apartments are occupied by young professionals, students and empty nesters. The city now faces the problem of meeting the high demand for urban living, reports Susan Stellin.

December 14, 2012 - The New York Times

Stress in the City

A new study looks at how growing up and living in cities can affect how people process stress.

July 2, 2011 - Per Square Mile

News from HUD User

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Call for Speakers

Mpact Transit + Community

New Updates on PD&R Edge

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Top Books

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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.