Urban Development
A New Urbanist’s roadtrip guide to Northwest Arkansas
Heading to the CNU conference next month? A Northwest Arkansas urban planner has custom designed a roadtrip just for you.
California’s Half Moon Bay says coastal regulations hinder housing development
The town is entirely within the jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission, which imposes a layer of strict development regulations.
Chattanooga Earns North America’s First ‘National Park City’ Designation
The award recognizes cities that prioritize biodiversity and resident access to parks and green spaces.
March Must-Reads: Top 10 Articles From Last Month
Seattle may roll back a development fee as housing permits plummet, an ambitious Google-led project in the heart of San Jose goes sideways, and a list of sci-fi books to feed your futurist dreams.
Rural Ohio is Reconsidering its Laissez-Faire Zoning Culture as Data Centers Threaten Local Resources
There are at least 10 data center proposals in the pipeline in southeast Ohio.
California Gives 15 Cities ‘Final Warning’ to Submit Mandatory Housing Plans
Communities are required to produce housing elements that accommodate sufficient housing for all income levels.
Oakland Drafts First Revision of General Plan Since 1998
The public has until April 23 to comment on the sweeping plan that addresses land use, transportation, and infrastructure.
Everything you Need to Know from the APA’s 2026 Trend Report for Planners
Plus, a conversation with the APA’s Chief Foresight and Knowledge Officer, Petra Hurtado.
Facing Plummeting Permit Applications, Seattle Weighs Rolling Back Mandatory Affordability Fee
While many factors affect the drop in housing permits, developers say a change to the fee could make a significant impact in moving projects along.
America’s Next Rust Belt Could be its Most Digitally Connected Cities
Research warns that the rise of AI is making some of the country’s most economically successful cities vulnerable to AI-driven decline.
You Can Live Inside America’s Oldest Indoor Shopping Mall
The Arcade in Providence, Rhode Island, first built in 1828, was redeveloped into 48 micro-housing units.
Bay Area 2050+ Plan Prepares Region for Nearly 5 Feet of Sea Level Rise
The regional plan includes its first ever resilience project list, prioritizing infrastructure projects that can protect the area from sea level rise.
War and Place: The Iran you Don't see in the News
The world is watching Iran right now through the narrow lens of conflict. When governments see the world through a target reticle, smoke fills the frame — and the places people actually live get ignored.
Mamdani Budget Funds Queensway, Dimming Hope for Reactivated Long Island Rail
Supporters of a proposed rail extension say building the elevated park as proposed would make it harder to bring trains back to this part of Queens.
A Historic Texas Beach Town Faces Existential Growth Questions
Galveston, Texas is growing — and so are questions about its land use strategy.
Red Cities, Blue Cities and (Property) Crime: A Sequel
Like urban violent crime, urban property crime is often a political football. Republicans claim that crime in Democrat-run cities is proof that Democrats are incapable of maintaining public order. Do they have a point?
Study: Clarifying California’s Vague Definition of Transit Stops Could Make 1.3M Acres Eligible for Density Bonuses
According to researchers, no California jurisdictions are using the broadest possible definition of a transit stop.
Why Walk Scores Don’t Tell the Whole Story
A popular measure of walkability only measures proximity, not safety or comfort.
LA County to Make ‘Historic’ $78M Investment in Parks
A record $78+ million in Measure A funding advances park access, health, and climate resilience in communities that need it most.
Trump’s Totalitarian Vision for the Future of Gaza
The Trump Administration has put forth its plan for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. It is a totalitarian nightmare.
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.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
