Urban Development
Waterfront Renewal Plan Chosen For D.C.
A developer has been chosen to transform Washington D.C.'s Southwest Waterfront. The chosen firm has high hopes for making the waterfront into a world-class attraction, but also protecting the interests of the local community.
Mormon Church Has Big Plans For Salt Lake City
The Mormon Church has unveiled major plans for urban renewal in Salt Lake City, recently presenting its vision for a walkable and mixed-use development complete with housing, commercial uses and public space.
Using Google Maps As An Advocacy Tool
A community activist tracked the location of teardowns in her suburban neighborhood, bringing attention to the problem and eventually leading to a change in zoning to help prevent further demolitions.
Denver: A Model For Regional Thinking
The Denver metropolitan area has been a model of regional cooperation, with municipalities and counties working together to improve infrastructure and accommodate growth.
The Long Planning Process On The Gulf Coast
This article from Governing Magazine looks at the planning process along the Gulf Coast as cities and towns look to rebuild, but struggle to decide what to rebuild into.
India's Plans For Special Economic Zones Face Strong Opposition
Several organizations, agencies and political parties from both ends of the spectrum are coming together in opposition to the Special Economic Zone program started by the central government.
Take The Bus To Bloomingdales
The new Westfield San Francisco Centre, billed as the largest urban shopping center west of the Mississippi, opened on September 28 -- without parking.
Urban Areas Say 'No' To Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart's expansion into urban areas, which the company believes is necessary for continued growth, is continuing to meet strong opposition.
New Orleans Looks To Revive Riverfront
City leaders in New Orleans are looking to the stars of architecture to help recreate the city's all-but ignored riverfront at the mouth of the Mississippi River.
Second Homes In Tahoe Basin Force Out Local Workforce
As more wealthy Bay Area residents purchase second homes to vacation in the Tahoe basin, long-time residents and workers find themselves priced-out, moving to less expensive, rural Nevada and commuting long distances, or out of the area entirely.
A Neighborly Feud In Arizona
As Tempe, Arizona moves ahead with plans for more urban style growth, its neighbor Phoenix is not thrilled.
Lennar Defies Housing Market Trends
Across the country home sales are slowing and prices are dropping. The trend is causing most production home builders scale back their development plans. However, Lennar views the slowdown differently.
A New Model For The Vertical Mall
A new high-rise mall on San Francisco's Market Street may provide a model for reviving other downtown shopping districts.
Inclusionary Zoning Approved In Rhode Island
A Rhode Island Planning Board has approved regulations requiring developers to build affordable houses in all projects over 6 units.
Urban Growth Threatening Africa's Cities
As more and more African's move to cities, experts fear the growth of huge slum-filled mega cities, unable to meet the demand for basic services.
Cooling U.S. Economy Good For Canadian Housing Market
Contrary to American housing markets, Canadian housing sales have continued to grow this year.
California 'Coconut House' McMansion Wins AIA Award
Architectural award bestowed upon an eco-friendly California McMansion in a neighborhood of bungalows.
Smart Growth Threatens City's Character
Pasadena residents say new denser mixed-use development is threatening the character of the city.
Scotland Looks To Reform Planning Practices
Scotland may be on the cusp of overhauling its planning practices, which are now seen as cumbersome, exclusive, and outdated.
New York City's Affordable Housing Wizard
Shaun Donovan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, is winning cheers for his innovative thinking as he works to meet the city's ambitious housing goals.
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.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
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)
