Urban Development
Downtown Revitalization Stretches East in Minneapolis
East Town, also known as Downtown East, used to be "weed strewn lots and abandoned rail yards."
Chicago and San José Achieve LEED for Cities Certification
The U.S. Green Building Council launched the LEED for Cities program in 2016.
SoHo and NoHo Next for the New York City Rezoning Tour
Zoning changes in SoHo and NoHo are expected to allow more kinds of uses by-right in parts of the neighborhood previously restricted to manufacturing uses.
Where There Aren't Enough Schools for New Homes
Parts of Montgomery County, Maryland have declared a moratorium on new homes because schools are overcrowded.
Spreading the Parking Reform Love Around Downtown Houston
Two downtown-adjacent neighborhoods would no longer require parking for new developments under a proposal under consideration in the city of Houston.
The History of the Failed 'Housing Choice' Bill in Massachusetts
The House Choice bill, supported by Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, failed to earn approval from the State Legislature this year.
Using Yelp to Predict Gentrification
New research draws on the popular review site Yelp to predict changes in housing prices and demographics.
A New York City Planner’s Long and Influential History
A look back at Purnima Kapur’s career highlights the long-term impacts of her planning work.
The New Politics of Local Funding for Flood Control Infrastructure
The city of Cedar Rapids has traditionally struggled to generate funding for flood control projects from local sources. As flooding increases and federal support decreases, the political calculus for flood control infrastructure has changed.
Year One of L.A.'s 'Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentives Program'
After one year in action, the Transit Oriented Communities Affordable Housing Incentives Program has enabled a rare feat in Los Angeles: new development.
Parsing a Portland Rent Check to See Where the Money Goes
A deep dive into what a Portland rent check pays for sheds light on strategies to help lower rising rents.
New York to Update the OneNYC Resilience and Sustainability Plan
Introduced with fanfare in 2015, the OneNYC plan is ready for an update.
At $125 Million Per Acre—New York's Most Expensive Park Ever
A financing plan for a park near Hudson Yards would blow away precedent.
Transit-Area Tax Increment Financing Bill on Gov. Jerry Brown's Desk
Transit, affordable housing, TODs, active transportation and local governments should all come out ahead should Brown sign SB 961. The bill follows in the path of earlier legislation that created enhanced infrastructure finance districts.
'Vida' Examines Gentrification in East L.A. But Now Faces Backlash from Real-Life Protesters
A show about the impacts of gentrification in a working-class immigrant neighborhood in Los Angeles is generating controversy among those it represents.
The 'Philadelphia Housing Action Plan' Targets 100,000 Units in 10 Years
Philadelphia officials are calling a new housing plan the city's first comprehensive citywide housing strategy.
New Park, Now Under Construction, Would Be Atlanta's Largest
The Westside Park at Bellwood Quarry could eventually become the city of Atlanta's largest park.
In the Midst of a Housing Crisis, Soaring Costs Leave San Francisco Projects at a Standstill
San Francisco desperately needs more housing, but many projects sit unfinished as developers face cost challenges.
Donut County: A Villainous Raccoon, a Hole in the Ground, and the Effects of Gentrification
In a new video game, the player is a no-good raccoon wreaking havoc on the world around him.
Raleigh Could Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units—With Lots of Strings Attached
Residents in parts of Raleigh would be allowed to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on their property, if a majority of their neighbors approve the idea.
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)
