Urban Development
Denver Makes Space for Tiny Homes
A law approved by the Denver City Council this week makes it much easier to build tiny homes in Denver.
Watch: Segregation's Terrible Legacy in U.S. Cities
"Segregation by Design" is a new film available to the public on Vimeo.
A 'Climate Change Laboratory' on Governors Island
New York City is seeking proposals for transforming Governors Island into a "living laboratory" for climate change resilience.
Mapping the Encroachment of Salt Water on Miami's Aquifers
Rising seas are already impacting drinking water supplies in Miami-Dade County.
Rapid Growth and a Small Town Recall Effort
A group of organizers in the small town of Elizabeth, Colorado (population 1,700) wants to recall its entire City Council as an act of defiance in the face of rapid change and growth.
Development Momentum for the East Side of Dallas
In addition to Uber announcing a major expansion to the Deep Ellum neighborhood in Dallas, other projects are popping up all over the East Side of Dallas, including an entirely new community of 40 homes.
Opinion: End of Single-Family Zoning Won’t Solve Minneapolis' Housing Problems
Even as density increases in Minneapolis, affordable housing is not going to be accessible to the people who need it, according to an article by James S. Russell.
2019 Great Places in America Announced
The American Planning Association has announced four neighborhoods, six public spaces, and three streets as 2019 Great Places in America honorees. Nominations for the people's Choice category are still open.
The Downsides of Tiny House Living
Advocates argue the array of small dwelling options provide much-needed affordable housing. But, living in these units, many of which are extremely small, isn't the alternative many people would choose.
It’s Time to Ditch the Concrete and Steel. Wood Is the Construction Material of the Future
A move toward wooden buildings would lead to a host of positive environmental, economic, and livability outcomes.
The Biggest Hazard to Birds in New York City—Buildings
In New York City, tens of thousands of birds die each year after colliding with buildings. Policy and design measures can make the city much safer for its feathered inhabitants.
Revisiting the Resilience Metric—How Does it Relate to Sustainable Development?
An investigation of how resilience relates to sustainability, and how an understanding of that relationship informs more effective development investments.
Latest from D.C. Comprehensive Plan Framework Update
The District of Columbia has been working for more than a year to update the D.C. Comprehensive Plan Framework Element. A new draft was recently released to the public, with a vote coming potentially very soon.
Cincinnati Bengals Miss the Tackle on a Development Deal for Land Near Stadium
A parking lot used by tailgaters before Cincinnati Bengals games could soon become a concert venue.
Is National Rent Control the Right Answer?
Proposed legislation from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a move toward more progressive housing policy. But critics say the one-size-fits-all approach is not the best solution for addressing the national housing crisis.
The Fascinating World of Urban Evolution
Animals are not only evolving in remarkable ways to meet the challenges of urban environments, but they are doing it quickly.
These Transit Agencies Want You to Build on Their Land
Transit providers are often major landowners in their communities, controlling underutilized properties like park-and-ride lots or storage and maintenance facilities. These sites are also opportunities to provide desperately needed affordable housing
Conflict in Philadelphia Over Church Parking in Bike Lanes
A long-standing policy allows parking in front of churches and synagogues but leaves cars blocking bike lanes, and cyclists want the practice to end.
Watch: The Dark Side of Eminent Domain
In cities like Boston, the government’s right to take private property displaced residents and destroyed vulnerable neighborhoods and communities.
Seattle Light Rail Expansion Brings Redevelopment Boom
The city’s Northgate Link extension has spurred development around the new stations, and one neighborhood is poised to change dramatically.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
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)
