Urban Development
Forget Dubai, Abu Dhabi's Got The Plan
With an environmentally-conscious plan and ambitions to lure some of the world's most well-respected institutions, the emirate of Abu Dhabi is on a forward-thinking path and should be watched more closely than its extravagant counterpart, Dubai.
Sacramento's Core Fills In
After years of trying to get more properties built for sale downtown, new urban infill projects are springing up in Sacramento's core.
Looking For The Best City Sounds
Researchers in the UK are working to create a database of urban sounds -- both the good and the bad -- in an effort to help planners, designers, and architects create cities everyone wants to listen to.
Abandoned Luxury Condos Morph Into Affordable Housing
With the downturn in the housing market, a planned luxury condo tower in Downtown San Diego has been reworked into an affordable housing development.
Mexico City Skyscraper Plans Fuel Debate
In Mexico City, controversial plans to develop what would be the tallest skyscraper in Latin America have opponents calling the project illegal. But the developers have a big-name architect and high-powered politicians behind them.
Downtown St. Louis City to Get New Corporate Tower
Centene Corporation will build its new corporate headquarters at mixed-use Ballpark Village development in Downtown St. Louis City instead of Downtown Clayton, a suburb and the region's 'second downtown'
Portlanders Want A Future That's Similar, But Better
A report on Portland, Oregon, residents' visions for the future of their city has been released. The people say they want the future of their city to be pretty much the same as its present, just slightly better.
Competition Brews As Cities Seek To Claim Unused BLM Land
As Boise looks to a future of growth and expansion, it is hoping to acquire nearly 2,000 acres of unused federal land from the Bureau of Land Management. But a neighboring suburb also wants to claim the land.
'Portland Effect' Can Help Nation's Congestion Capital
What Los Angeles can learn about addressing congestion from Portland, OR.
Candidate Says Planning Should Be Top Priority In Philadelphia
A Philadelphia mayoral candidate says the first step to fixing the city under his administration would be a revamping and revival of the city's planning system.
Sky-High Transbay Terminal Design Selected
A team has been selected to build the new Transbay Terminal in San Francisco, which may result in the construction of an office tower of more than 1,200 feet.
To Halt Climate Change, Planners Need To Help People Drive Less
New vehicle technology won't prevent global warming unless urban sprawl is curbed, argues a new book to be published by the Urban Land Institute.
The Sustainable Future Of Coney Island
New York has been looking for ways to rejuvenate the area surrounding its historic Coney Island boardwalk themepark. This article from the Gotham Gazette says the city should use the opportunity to create a model for sustainable development.
Should Hong Kong And Shenzhen Merge?
Government planners in China are proposing a megacity merger between Hong Kong and neighboring Shenzhen to create a metropolis of more than 20 million people, but some fear the metropolis would be too big.
One Week Lost To Traffic Nationally, Two In L.A., O.C.
Los Angeles and Orange counties are once again home to the longest amounts of time drivers waste in traffic congestion, at 72 hours per year. Nationally, the average amount of time lost to traffic congestion is 38 hours -- nearly a full week's work.
Albuquerque Set To Join The Millionaire's Club
Rapid development is expected to bring the population of Albuquerque, New Mexico, over the 1 million mark within 15 years.
Progress Slow For San Diego's 'City of Villages' Plan
The city's lauded framework plan for implementing smart growth practices has failed to deliver on its promises, say some residents and experts.
New Jersey's Transit Should Be An Example For Connecticut To Follow
Connecticut could learn a lesson from neighboring New Jersey about how to improve its transit infrastructure.
Fears Of Terrorism Haven't Stopped Skyscrapers
Six years after 9/11, skyscrapers continue to be planned for dozens of American cities.
D.C. Mayor's Public-Private Partnership Criticized
A plan by city officials to trade public land to a developer in exchange for a new firehouse and library is under fire from residents and activists who believe the deal shortchanges the city.
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.
Tyler Technologies
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
