Urban Development
Scrutiny for Charlotte Silver Line Light Rail Plan
Cost and economic development considerations supersede mobility considerations in the planning for Charlotte's planned light rail line.
Mall Makeovers Have a Mixed-Use Flavor
Malls in metropolitan Atlanta are thinking outside the (big) box to reposition in the age of the retail apocalypse.
Planning a More Sensible Future for Parking
The urban landscape could change significantly as cities and transportation systems evolve. Planners are envisioning what that would mean for parking and what decisions need to be made now.
Spatial Mismatch's Far-Reaching Effects
When workers can't afford to live near jobs, the results are more than just housing cost burdens.
S.F. Bay Area’s MacArthur Maze Headed for Major Upgrade
An upcoming project will raise the clearance height of connectors, but construction is expected to bring even more delays to the heavily used network.
Tactical Transit Lanes Offer Big Bang for the Buck
The bus lanes can be installed quickly, requiring minimal time and resources and offering a good return on investment, says a new report.
SimCity’s Impact and Evolution
The video game has inspired many people to pursue careers in planning. But, the newest version is also trying to better align the simulations with what planners face in the real world.
When Light Rail Comes to Suburban Washington, So Do Bigger Plans
Mountlake Terrace, located about halfway between Seattle and Everett, will soon have new building heights to go along with a new light rail station.
In the Shadow of a Rising NFL Stadium, a Scramble to Cap Rent Hikes
The city of Inglewood is the future home of the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers, but current residents are worried about their future in the city as rents rise and landlords evict tenants.
Planning and the 'Real Estate State'
A new book by Samuel Stein links planning to the causes of a global finance industry that values worldwide real estate at $217 trillion, or 60 percent of the world's assets.
New Planning Games Focuses on Consensus Building
A new game called Imaginable Guidelines invites participants to imagine, explore, discuss, and share their vision for the future.
Design Review: Massive Civic Center Renovation Proposed in San Francisco
The city of San Francisco is proposing an ambitious renovation of its Civic Center—the series of public spaces connecting Market Street to City Hall.
Accessory Dwelling Units Find Public Support in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, Washington, a city of over 200,000 residents in the Pacific Northwest, is making room for more.
Mayoral Op-Ed Touts New Equitable Development Model in Minneapolis
A plan for 48 acres of riverfront land could make Minneapolis a leader in doing redevelopment right, argue city leaders.
Voters Are Skeptical About Developers and the Free Market as Housing Saviors
Few in Los Angeles have the opinion that the lack of housing supply is driving the homeless crisis in the city and around the state.
The 'Decolonial Planning' Project
A potentially radical point of view that must be considered by planners: moving the field forward will require soul searching that confronts an overcomes the disposition and exploitation that defined the past and continues to influence the future.
The Rise of Inclusionary Zoning as the Preferred Housing Policy Compromise
Everything you've ever wanted to know about inclusionary zoning: its history, its position in the debate about the future of cities, and its promise as a solution to the nation's housing crisis.
1.5 Million SF of Development Proposed for Brooklyn Waterfront
Current zoning doesn't support the range of uses proposed for a new "Innovation Economy District" at the Industry City location on the Brooklyn Waterfront.
Columbus Considers Its First Community Land Trust
Citing a dire housing situation for low-income renters, Columbus, Ohio is considering its first community land trust. The aim is to create housing alternatives for low-income residents of revitalizing neighborhoods.
The Past and Future Role of the Shotgun House
Dallas provides the setting for a deep exploration of shotgun houses. The city keeps knocking them down, but according to this architecture critic, they could play a key role in solving the city's affordable housing crisis.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
