Urban Development
A View from the Twin Cities
Is MSP really "Greater"? A brief look at the Human Ecology of Minnesota's Twin Cities reveals tremendous upside along with numerous challenges
Doing Well By Doing Good: Passive House and Affordable Housing
Pennsylvania finds proof that Passive House standards can be built at affordable housing prices, after the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency incorporated Passive House benchmarks into its Low Income Housing Tax Credit application.
D.C. Inclusionary Zoning Tweaks Would Serve Lower Income Households
The D.C. Zoning Commission will be the first to consider staff recommendations for adjustments to District's inclusionary zoning policy.
Study Finds Strong Evidence that Parking Causes Driving
A new study presented at the Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting builds a strong case that parking causes driving.
How the Internet of Things Helps to Bridge the Digital Divide
Internet access and digital skills unlock the Internet of Things (IoT). Applications such as telecommuting, virtual meetings, app-enabled public transport, smart cars, and smart logistics can curb emissions and create sustainable growth.
Bandwagon Residents: Does a Winning Football Team Fuel Urban Growth?
Some residents of Tuscaloosa, Alabama believe the University of Alabama football team's success on the field has directly contributed to the region's growth.
Step Aside San Francisco: The Tech Industry Still Calls the Silicon Valley Home
You wouldn't be alone if you thought the tech industry had shifted its base of operations from the Silicon Valley to San Francisco. A new study of the tech industry's real estate footprint, however, reveals the South Bay's entrenched dominance.
What's So Urban About the Suburbs?
A new book makes the case for suburban urbanity.
Economic Extremes Measured by New York City's Skyscrapers
The Washington Post performs a sort of reverse archaeology: looking skyward to the heights of building for a record of the country's economic fortunes.
Peterborough: a City Shaping Its Own DNA
Peterborough is the winner of the 2015 World Smart City Award.
Even Homer Nods: Responding to Paul Krugman on Housing
New York Times op-ed columnist Paul Krugman, usually an astute observer, must have been having an off day when he made a completely incorrect assessment in his column on gentrification in New York City.
Big Development Plans Proposed for Downtown San Diego
A local developer has proposed a $400 million development that would add several game-changing uses to Downtown San Diego.
$700 Million in Demolitions and Redevelopment Announced for Baltimore
The state of Maryland and the city of Baltimore are partnering on a massive redevelopment effort.
Big Box Store Target Focusing Growth in Urban Areas
Target announced recently that almost all of the stores it expects to open in 2016 and 2017 will be located in urban areas.
Marijuana Manufacturing Sets Up Shop in Denver's Communities of Color
Advocates are concerned that too many of Denver's new retail marijuana business are locating in neighborhoods with mostly minority and low-income residents.
Ranking Cities By Infill Developments
A list of the cities doing the most to build infill development, courtesy of Infill Score.
Checking In on the Buffalo Green Code
Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown provides insight into one of the nation's most significant planning efforts.
Walkable Winter Cities: Feasibility While Freezing
"It's too cold to walk here" is often the response to the subject of livability in northern climes. Hazel Borys hails from the third coldest city of its size on earth and talks walkable winter cities.
3 NFL Teams File Walking Papers
Three teams will attempt to leave town. Resolution of the contentious political situations could be coming very soon.
Numerous Studies Underway Toward Dallas' First Affordable Housing Policy
Developers and policy makers alike are looking for more certainty when it comes to affordable housing in the city of Dallas.
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
