Urban Development
Seattle Developers Woo Preservationists
A stream of letters reminds property owners, 'Do you know that your property is worth more than its current use?'
Miami-Dade To Reject All Development On Fringe?
The Florida Department of Community Affairs recommends that Miami-Dade County reject all development projects on the county's fringes until the county identifies sufficient drinking water.
Ann Arbor Looks To Add Housing, Density
In downtown Ann Arbor, dense high rise development has traditionally been thought of negatively. However, a recent shift in political will has the City approving projects that will add greater density and housing to its commercial core.
Mayor Envisions A Tall, Dense, Green Los Angeles
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa imagines a future Los Angeles with transit-oriented development, high-rises, and scores of pocket parks. Critics say the vision is impractical.
Building A New ASU Campus From Scratch In Downtown Phoenix
Arizona State University's new urban campus will be built -- from scratch -- in downtown Phoenix. The effort is the first of its kind in the nation.
The McLoft: Urban Lofts Find Their Way To The Suburbs
Gritty lofts of the type that you'd find in downtown Manhattan, Los Angeles or Chicago are making their way to the suburbs. It's like having 'A Manhattan loft in the middle of the woods.'
300,000 Dissatisfied Orlando Citizens Look To Secede
Frustrated with government services and a lack of culture, Orlando residents in East Orange county are in the beginning stages of planning a new city. If successful, the new city would dwarf the current size of Orlando.
New York's First Suburbs
The New York Times focuses on the New York metro area; the region will seek federal legislation to assist these declining suburban communities.
New Urbanism In The City (And Edge City)
Atlanta's Atlantic Station introduces a new community to the 'trendy suburban antidote' of New Urbanism.
Energy Efficiency A Growing Trend In Home Building Industry
Home Builders name energy efficiency as the industry's biggest trend for 2006.
Big Dig Successfully Cuts Commute Times
A new report shows that Boston's Big Dig has reduced commute times, improved access to Logan International Airport, and will continue to create thousands of jobs for the seven billion dollars worth of private investment expected to occur in its wake.
'McMansions' Center Of Debate
Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin has called for a sweeping update of the city's zoning ordinance in the face of the 'McMansionization' of some of the city's intown neighborhoods.
The Revival of Detroit's Housing Market
For the first time in decades Detroit has captured the largest increase in housing units for its seven county metro area, despite still large numbers of people leaving the city on an annual basis.
Mike Davis's New Book: Planet Of Slums
What event is 'a watershed in human history, comparable to the Neolithic or Industrial revolutions'?
Growth Threatens Water Supplies
New Maryland real estate developments are straining water-supply networks and could lead to chronic shortages and water-use restrictions.
Bill Addresses Need for Affordable Military Housing
Congress gets ready to respond as members of the armed forces face housing shortages at their duty stations across the country.
'The Tao Gals' Guide To Real Estate'
A new book blends real estate market fixation with Eastern philosophy-inspired self-help advice.
New Urbanism Arrives At Ozarks
Three new developments in the Ozarks will be based on New Urbanist principles.
Why Investors Should Care About Zoning
To an ethical investor, growth doesn't always lead to happiness. Investors are looking for ways to differentiate good growth from bad growth.
Transit Villages Planned In The Bay Area
Planners envision transit villages in the Bay Area connected by trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.
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.
City of Fort Worth
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Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
