Urban Development
SF Hopes Residents Like Stadium Plan Better Than 49ers
As the 49ers threaten to move out of San Francisco, the city has revealed to the public its plans for a new stadium. The team saw the plan two weeks ago and have withdrawn support, claiming that the plan does not provide the best "fan experience".
Ho Chi Minh City's Vision For Growth
New urban development in the former Saigon reflects the city's booming economy and ambition, but some look at other fast-moving Asian cities and worry about the consequences of such rapid growth.
New Town Center Takes A Cue From The Past
Replacing a '70s era shopping mall that was intended to revive the city's downtown, the new town center of Rockville, Maryland returns to urban planning's roots.
The Curious Case Of The Condo Parking Waiver
Developers across the America are trying to circumvent the archaic minimum parking standards that were popularized in the 1950s. But can it work outside of a few big cities?
Miami Looks To Build Downtown Ballpark
Despite a large gap in funding, the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County are hopeful that a downtown Miami ballpark could be built for the Florida Marlins, adding to the synergy of the new performing arts center and American Airlines Arena.
Revamped Plan For Beijing On Display
An exhibition has opened in Beijing, highlighting the city's attempts to revamp their city planning in preparation for the 2008 Olympics.
Plans For Eco-Mart Get Green Light
Developers in Chicago are hoping to reuse an old lamp factory building by transforming it into a green merchandise mart.
New York City's Most Expensive Office Tower
At more than $1,168 a square foot, the $1.28 billion sale of 5 Times Square makes it the most expensive office tower to date.
Quaint Historic City Embracing A New Urban Future
With its new redevelopment strategy creating new downtown shops and residences, "urban living" could be the new motto of South Pasadena, California -- a city renowned for its preservation efforts and resistance to change.
HUD's Public Housing Plan For New Orleans Challenged
The demolition of New Orleans public housing, which many argue are superior to the New Urbanist style mixed-income communities that are slated to replace them, is being challenged by residents who believe they are being pushed out of the city.
How Design Competitions Can Reinvent Downtown
Richard Weinstein, a professor of architecture and urban design at UCLA, and dean from 1985-94, comments on the role design competitions can play in building a better downtown.
What Makes A Good Developer?
City Watch Los Angeles examines the different types of real estate developers, and identifies the key factors that make for a "good" developer.
Podcast - Enrique Peñalosa Discusses The Importance Of Public Spaces
Planetizen Podcast, 18 November 2006 - Enrique Peñalosa Discusses The Importance Of Public Spaces
The 25 Best Suburbs That Won't Break The Bank
With suburban living getting more and more expensive, Business Week compiles a list of places where buying a single family house in a good neighborhood isn't a dream.
Encouraging New Mixed-Use Development Without Sacrificing Affordable Housing
With Downtown Austin exploding with new mixed-use development, the redevelopment of a low-income apartment complex into a new mixed-use project has affordable-housing advocates worried that the city's supply of below-market-rate housing is vanishing.
Nation's Capital Wants To Lead The Nation On Green Building
A new proposal would make Washington D.C. the first major city in the country to require most large scale construction to follow green building standards.
Development Could Transform Palm Springs Landmark
Critics oppose a major development including a resort, golf course, and housing, on the lower slopes of Palm Spring's Mt. San Jacinto.
An Urban Village Copes With Too Much Success
The appeal of Clarendon, Virginia, a homey neighborhood outside Washington, D.C., is threatening to wipe out its quirky character with a wave of upscale chain retailers, high-end restaurants, and luxury condominiums.
Las Vegas Running Out Of Land
With development encroaching on mountains, Indian lands, and protected species' habitats, projections are that the city will run out of room to grow.
Wal-Mart Reports On Its Experiment With A 'Green Store'
Wal-Mart issues a one-year progress report on its experimental eco-store in Aurora, Colorado.
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
