Urban Development
Revitalizing Atlanta's Cradle of Civil Rights
A joint venture between a prominent African-American church and a private developer is trying to breath new life into Atlanta's Auburn Avenue.
Why Americans Like Big Homes
Americans generally see bigger as better, and a desire for status combined with local government's desire to attract high-income residents often drives the development of large homes on large lots.
The Essence of the Planning Debate: Architects vs. Economists
Should urban planners take their cues from architects who prefer central control or economists who prefer free markets?
Easing Development Approval By Changing Zoning
Revised zoning laws in the town of Amesbury, Massachusetts, look to finally get some development on long-ignored land by making it easier for developers to gain approval from planners.
Study: New Jersey Could Reach 'Build-Out' In 50 Years Or Less
New report shows about 15,000 acres are lost to development each year in the Garden State. Much of the development has occurred within the coastal counties.
More Homeless Than Athletes At 2010 Winter Games
What it will take to provide needed shelter before the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games?
Will Portland's New Transit Mall Exclude Buses?
In order to accommodate the inclusion of light rail, the City of Portland decided to temporarily move its bus lines a block away. The lines have been so successful that many are starting to question if the move should be permanent.
A Collaborative Approach to Eminent Domain
With the fallout of Kelo v. New London, its critical that planners rethink how redevelopment happens, and who it serves.
Locals Concerned About Growth In Small Town Kauai
On the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, small towns are grappling with plans to develop more than 4,500 housing units. Of the most concern to residents is the increased traffic and strain on roads, so they have proposed a circulation plan.
Controlling Growth In Shanghai
The population is growing in Shanghai, and the city is running out of space. But before it's too late, the city is crafting plans to help it achieve sustainable growth.
The Battle Over Gated Greenspace
Communities are stepping up measures to prevent developments from fencing in public areas. The new round of protests comes as the amount of open land in the U.S. is shrinking.
California Wine Country Develops Resort Status
The Northern California wine country town of Napa is on its way to becoming a high-class resort, with many housing and resort developers breaking ground on big projects.
Boston Tries Its Hand At Artist Housing
A new development in Hyde Park aims to revitalize its business district by attracting artists who are being priced out of Boston's formerly affordable neighborhoods.
Using Church Parking Lots As Catalyst For Downtown Redevelopment
A program in Savannah is encouraging downtown churches to redevelop their parking lots to include needed affordable housing and neighborhood services.
New Orleans High-Rise Projects Fall By The Wayside
Though a myriad of development plans have been announced, the slow recovery has put the future of many projects in doubt.
The Driving Force Behind NYC's Greening Effort
Rohit Aggarwala, a Columbia-educated former business consultant, is helping to create and implement New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's sustainability plan -- PlaNYC.
Vancouver Struggles With Homelessness, Affordable Housing
As Vancouver prepares for the 2010 Winter Olympics, rampant homelessness and a lack of affordable low-income housing threatens to tarnish the city's Olympic gold.
City And School At Odds Over Massive North San Jose Redevelopment Plan
North San Jose's redevelopment plan calls for 32,000 apartments and 7 million sq.ft of industry along the light rail line, but demand for the latter has dropped. Now the school district wants 4 new schools while the city insists only 1 is necessary.
Denver's Transit Plan Fertilizing Neighborhoods For Density
FasTracks, the Denver metro area's plan to add over 100 miles of rail service, is forcing once suburban communities to consider higher density development.
Vancouver To Atlanta: 'Congestion Is Our Friend'
In their annual trip to cities that work better than theirs does, Atlanta leaders visit Vancouver to see first-hand the benefits of density, transit and regional planning.
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
