Urban Development

Can The St. Joe Co. Remake The Florida Peninsula?

The St. Joe Company appears to be streamlining its real estate operations as work begins on a new regional airport that could open up the The Florida Peninsula.

November 6, 2007 - The Slatin Report

A 'City Within A City' Slated For Downtown Miami

With a glut of existing development already completed or underway, another major redevelopment is being planned on nine city blocks in Miami.

November 6, 2007 - The Miami Herald

Measuring Success At Kentlands

After nearly 20 years, has the New Urbanist development Kentlands been successful at achieving its goal of creating a strong community?

November 5, 2007 - The Washington Post

Water Hog Metropolis

While many metro areas in the U.S. have undertaken water conservation measures, one rapidly growing metropolis is criticized for its disregard for water conservation and uncontrolled growth.

November 5, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Pedestrian-Friendly City Plans Fall Apart

Plans for a pedestrian-friendly city near Sacramento, California, have fallen short of goals, creating neighborhoods that are just as car-oriented and car-dependent as other nearby suburbs.

November 5, 2007 - The Sacramento Bee

Los Angeles Considers Development Process Overhaul

Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti is proposing much-needed changes to the way L.A. facilitates neighborhood development.

November 5, 2007 - The Planning Report

Greening China's 'SuperBlocks'

Rapid economic and physical development are posing problems for China's environment. But a new eco-friendly development model may soon replace the heavily resource-reliant "SuperBlock" development pattern.

November 4, 2007 - GreenBiz

Development 'Raping' Riverfront In Glasgow

Development along the riverside in Glasgow, Scotland, is being described as "rape" by two of the country's leading architects. They blame the city's planning policies for encouraging the destruction.

November 3, 2007 - The Scotsman

Imagining A Better City? Try The SmartCode

Consultants are advocating for the use of the "SmartCode" to help Hamden, Connecticut, bolster economic development and improve its urban form.

November 2, 2007 - New Haven Register

San Jose Encouraged To Bend Rules For Soccer Stadium

This editorial calls on the city of San Jose, California, to bend recently-passed planning process rules to keep hopes alive for a mixed-use soccer stadium project.

November 2, 2007 - San Jose Mercury News

Art Meets TOD

An art park is being planned as an anchor for future transit oriented development near one of Charlotte, North Carolina's new light rail stations.

November 2, 2007 - The Charlotte Observer

Planning For Megafires and Drought

Experts say smarter land-use planning is needed as risk from wildfires and droughts caused by global warming increases.

November 1, 2007 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Think About Site And Climate Before Approving Projects

In response to the latest Southern California wildfires, site locations and climate must be more carefully considered by the people who build and approve subdivisions, writes Christopher Hawthorne.

October 31, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Water Limits Northeast Florida Growth Beyond 2030

Groundwater supplies in Northeast Florida may only be able to support growth until 2030, when demands on water will overshoot available resources.

October 30, 2007 - The Florida Times-Union

Development Blamed In Downtown Abandonment

Despite its tax benefits, a big mixed-use project in Salt Lake City is being blamed for making the downtown a virtual deadzone.

October 30, 2007 - Deseret Morning News

Portland Begins Process For Streetcar Expansion

Due to the success of Portland's downtown streetcar, city officials are already in the beginning stages of planning future lines throughout the city.

October 30, 2007 - The Oregonian

Be Small To Be Smart

Smart Growth projects are having trouble gathering support in Long Island, New York, mainly because of their large scales.

October 29, 2007 - The New York Times

The People's Vision For Philadelphia's Waterfront

Participatory planning in Philadelphia creates a new vision for the city's Delaware River waterfront.

October 29, 2007 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Man At Work

Seattle activist Jim Diers takes his expertise on cultivating neighbor power 'Down Under'.

October 29, 2007 - Mark Tirpak

Analysis of LEED for Neighborhood Development Pilot Projects

Criteron Planners, a certification reviewer for the LEED for Neighborhood Development program, offers its analysis of LEED-ND pilot project locations and areas.

October 29, 2007 - Criterion Planners

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100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.