Urban Development
Taking On Joel Kotkin
Michael Lewyn offers a thorough critique of Joel Kotkin's pro-sprawl, anti-urbanism arguments in the media.
New Urban Certification Process Moving Forward
The new LEED-ND program is seeking pilot projects to be certified under its new rating system, though developers of some greenfield New Urbanist communities worry the system will penalize them.
UNOP Plan Works For New Orleans
Responding to recent criticism, Robert B. Olshansky and Lewis D. Hopkins, professors of urban and regional planning at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, argue that the United New Orleans Plan gets a lot more things right than wrong.
New Urban Investment Funds Catching A Wave
Pools of capital ebb and flow, but the tide may be starting to come in for smart growth and New Urbanist investment funds.
Rediscovering The Arcades Of Paris
Though still struggling to survive as modern day retail hubs, the shopping arcades of Paris are attracting a resurgence of interest, especially from tourists.
A Champion For Planning In North Texas
Fernando Costa, the director of planning for Fort Worth, Texas, has won praise from residents with his common sense and consensus building approach to planning in this fast growing region.
Planting The Seeds For Green Roofs
A plant company owner in San Diego, California, is hoping his new vegetated roof will help the concept catch on with others in the region.
UK Cities Planning New Wave Of Skyscrapers
British planners have green-lighted a dizzying array of new high-rise projects, though some question the benefits of building tall.
Building Context-Sensitive Infill Housing
Despite their larger sizes, recent bungalows built in three of Atlanta's most historic neighborhoods nevertheless are sensitive to the look and scale of their surroundings.
The Next Generation Of Billboards
Video billboards are coming to a town near you. But critics worry that these 'TVs in the sky' are a major safety hazard for motorists.
Deriving Urban Density and Intensity in Greater Washington, D.C.
It's not so easy to measure urban density -- either by sight or calculation -- but thoughtful analysis of development intensity can illustrate useful insights into our cities and regions.
Watchdog Group Rips New Orleans Plan
The independent Bureau of Governmental Research finds the Unified New Orleans Plan "fails to deliver a cohesive, workable road map for recovery."
Residents Worry As Mixed Use Project Eyes Open Space
A proposed mixed use development on one of the city's last open spaces in a sea of housing and retail has Annapolis, Maryland, locals up in arms about the possible negative impacts of the development.
Following In The Footsteps Of Dubai
While some cities in the Middle East are seeking to emulate the emirate's success, its unsustainable pattern of growth make Dubai a poor model for urban development.
Philadelphia's Big Dig?
A team of planners and architects working to revive the city's riverfront recommend mimicking Boston's infamous Big Dig project to tame the I-95 freeway's impact.
Big Plans For Europe's Largest Development
The city of Hamburg, Germany, is hoping to recreate its identity as a harbor city with an ambitious and expansive redevelopment plan. Many prominent architects have signed up to contribute to the project, which is set to complete in 2020.
Mayor Proposes Compromise Between Disneyland And Housing Development
In the latest turn of events in the battle between Disneyland and a proposed housing development, Anaheim Mayor Curt Pringle has stepped in to push the company to reconsider its staunch opposition to allowing housing into its tourist resort area.
The Past And Future Of Informal Settlements
While urban growth is heavily regulated in industrialized countries, most of the world develops without a legal planning framework.
Austin Permitting System Goes Online
Developers, neighborhood leaders and all interested parties will be able to track project approvals at every stage of the process.
Co-Ops Vs. Condos: A Primer
While condos and co-ops share many attributes, confusion often persists about how the two function.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
