Urban Development
Seattle Viaduct-Tunnel Debate Continues
Discussion over whether to replace the aging viaduct with a tunnel, and the potential impact on the city’s waterfront, will only intensify as a November advisory election approaches.
Boston's Skyline To Add Vertebrae
At long last, Boston's Columbus Center will break ground this year. Upon completion, the 35-story mixed-use project will finally reconnect four blocks of the Back Bay and South End neighborhoods, which have long been separated by Interstate 90.
The 'Rosetta Stone' Of Zoning Handbooks
The New York City Department of City Planning releases a new, easy-to-use handbook to make zoning understandable -- at least compared to the old, arcane Zoning Resolution.
Is Lack Of Accessible Land Slowing India's Growth?
Are current zoning laws in Indian cities forcing their outward growth? Are these new developments creating more strain on public services than what already exists? What will be the economic impacts of such government policies?
Top Ten Planning Issues Of 2005
From eminent domain to "condofication", Planetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2005.
Property-Value Website Craze Continues
Zillow, a Seattle based website allows users to obtain approximate market values for homes all across the United States, and "Zestimating" could be the new "Googling".
Cashing In On Strangely-Configured Lots
With good land hard to find, developers are cashing in: on strangely configured sites. Think of a trapezoidal house, a 35-foot-wide golfer's retreat and a 'cow's face' plot.
Twin Energy, Real Estate Booms In West Cause Conflict
In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?
Restoring DC's Ancostia: A Tale Of Two Rivers
A plan to spruce up D.C.'s Anacostia River has some residents anxious. Slated for a grand renewal project... the area stands at the juncture of poverty and opportunity.
Pedestrian Mall Removal Breathes New Life Into Downtown Raleigh
Previously congested with pedestrian and shopping malls, the downtown is enjoying new development after reintroduction of the street grid.
Top Ten Tall Buildings Completed in 2005
The council names the top 10 tall building projects completed during 2005. Only one (Bloomberg Tower in New York) of the top 10 is in the US.
Downtown L.A.'s Hot New Lofts Profiled
Los Angeles' downtown lofts used to be low-rent, bohemian spaces. A lot more than the rent has changed. Now there are "demi-lofts and soft lofts, new-construction lofts, condo lofts and townhouse lofts."
Should Iconic Architecture Become Housing?
Music giant EMI may sell the famous Capital Records building in Hollywood to a housing developer. Converting landmark corporate buildings to housing has become a trend in Southern California.
Chongqing: The Biggest City You've Never Heard Of
There has been little to equal the speed and extent of the development of the Chinese city of Chongqing, which is growing so rapidly, a population equivalent to that of Luxembourg is added each year.
Childhood Obesity And The Built Environment
While research has yet to conclusively prove a link between neighborhood design and childhood obesity, studies do show that urban design considerations can facilitate healthy child outcomes.
Property Grab At Hollywood's Hottest Intersection
It's not okay for government to evict property owners in the name of "over-reaching redevelopment," a Los Angeles Times editorial warns.
'Interim Control Ordinance' Could Rein In Developers' Wild West
With few restrictions imposed by land use plans, northeast Los Angeles has been like the Wild West for developers. That may be about to change.
Tunnel Would Spark Seattle Waterfront Rebirth
Although more expensive, replacing a critical yet obsolete viaduct with a tunnel would leave the most room for development.
Friday Funny: From Millionaires To Billionaires
How to emulate The Donald.
Central Mumbai Gets Land Windfall From Government
India's Supreme Court has approved the controversial sale of prime government-owned land in the heart of the financial capital, Mumbai.
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)
