Colorado

Denver's Blueprint For Growth

Preserving neighborhoods and linking new housing and jobs with transit is the focus of the city's amibitious 20-year growth plan.

May 21, 2002 - The Rocky Mountain News

Denver Redevelops Defunct Airport To Showcase New Urbanism

Can the Stapelton project in Denver, CO. -- the largest urban development in the country -- be a "poster child for smart growth?"

April 29, 2002 - CNN

New Denver Rail Line Draws Sportfans

Denver has opened a new light rail branch to serve its football, basketball/hockey, and baseball stadiums.

April 10, 2002 - The Rocky Mountain News

Denver's New Land Use And Transporation Plan

Denver's landmark integrated land-use and transporation plan has been approved.

March 20, 2002 - The Denver Post

Growth Is Top Issue In Colorado

Fifty-two percent of Colorado residents say that growth is the most important issue facing the state.

February 21, 2002 - The Denver Post

A Community With No Churches

Chuches in Stapleton, Colorado are resisting new "walkable" guidelines, and excluding themselves from a new community.

February 18, 2002 - The Rocky Mountain News

Water Dispute At Newest National Park

The National Park Service and the residents of Colorado are engaged in a water dispute over the Gunnison River that flows through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

February 14, 2002 - National Geographic

When New Urbanism Won't Sell

A New Urbanism-style development in Arvada, CO resorts to blending new urbanism and suburban styles to attract the market.

February 11, 2002 - The Rocky Mountain News

Colorado: The Roads Toll For Thee

Under a new bill proposed by Gov. Bill Owens, drivers may see tolls on road they now drive for free.

February 8, 2002 - The Denver Post

The 57th National U.S. Park

A unique public-private collaboration will will create America's newest national park and ensure the vast aquifer will be protected forever.

February 1, 2002 - The Denver Post

Water Issues Ignored In Growth Planning

Effective management of water resources is critical for addressing growth issues.

December 7, 2001 - BizJournals

Denver's Monorail Is Just A Dream

After a loss at the polls, it looks like Denver's monorail is little more than a dream.

November 11, 2001 - The Rocky Mountain News

Profile Of A New Town

The new town of Prospect in Colorado is equal parts daring, eclectic and utterly livable.

October 31, 2001 - The Town Paper

Debate Over Colorado Land Conservation

Should an agency in Colorado charged with preserving open space be allowed to borrow $115 million for additional purchases?

October 31, 2001 - The Denver Post

Smart Growth: An Update From Colorado

Bob Ewegen reports on the status of smart growth-related bills in the Colorado Legislature.

October 15, 2001 - The Denver Post

Colorado Housing Costs Go Through The Roof

Colorado see the highest increase in housing wage -- the income needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment -- of any state in the nation.

October 11, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

Colorado Close To Adopting Smart Growth Policies

The Colorado Legislature is on the verge of passing a historic package of "smart growth" measures.

October 6, 2001 - The Denver Post

Colorado: Sprawl Is Top Issue

Colorado lawmakers are feeling heat on the issue of growth control.

September 19, 2001 - The Rocky Mountain News

Will Denver Build A Public Monorail?

Colorado voters will decide in November whether to study building a 165-mph monorail from Denver to Vail.

September 9, 2001 - The Denver Post

Denver's Sprawl Of Shame

A Colorado environmental group publishes a list with the worst sprawling developments the group says represent poor public policy.

September 8, 2001 - The Rocky Mountain News

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.