Iowa
Opportunities in Tornadoes
Parkersburg, IA, reeling from a recent tornado that devastated the town, could look to nearby Charles City for a silver lining.
Pay As You Drive (PAYD) System Test Gets Go Ahead
In six states, test runs will assess public attitudes and acceptance of road taxation systems that ditch gas taxes and charge drivers based on how many miles they drive.
Six States To Study Replacing Fuel Excise Taxes With Mileage Fees
An ambitious study to charge motorists by the mile, which hopes to address decreasing gas tax revenue for both states and the federal government, will begin in North Carolina's Research Triangle.
Census Figures Show Rural Exodus Across Country
New census figures are showing an increasing trend of rural population decline, as more and more people are moving to urban metropolitan areas. These are just two stories of waning population in some of the nation's rural areas.
Measuring The Impact Of Universities
Describing the impact of universities can be challenging for both higher education and Technology-Based Economic Development (TBED). Two new reports demonstrate the importance of higher education institutions to a local economy.
Beautifying Iowa, One Vision At A Time
The Living Roadways Community Visioning Program has enabled over 100 small towns in Iowa to improve themselves visually through small urban design improvements that can make a big difference.
If Ethanol Is Dependent Upon Coal, Is It Green?
To "end our addiction to oil", ethanol, a bio-fuel, seems a likely transportation fuel to boost. However, from an air quality and global warming perspective, if the ethanol is going to be produced from coal-fired plants, is it worth it?
Cities Court Women
As one of the "oldest" states in terms of the average age of its inhabitants, Iowa and its small cities are turning their marketing campaigns toward women, in an attempt to stop "brain drain".
Technology, Architecture, And Bodies In Motion
A ISU architecture class encourages students to study how bodies move in relation to architectural forms.
The More Eminent Domain, The Better
In Des Moines, eminent domain was a critical tool used to revitalize downtown, and the Kelo decision has put 'that ability under a cloud'.
Go Organic, Get a Tax Cut
Iowa county hopes incentives will boost population and economy.
The Chicago-ization Of Davenport, Iowa
The city is trying to make up for past urban planning mistakes by returning to its riverfront roots, and using modern architecture inspired by Chicago's riverfront success.
Iowa's New Speedway Breaks Ground
The city of Newton, Iowa is hoping the NASCAR-sponsored track will bring in much-needed revenue.
Finding That Big-City Feel In Iowa
Hawkeyes discover the appeal of an urban lifestyle.
Iowa City's 'Urban Planning Folly'
Does 'American urban planning' really favor malls accessible only by car over traditional downtowns?
Can A Little Cash Keep Young Iowans At Home?
The Iowa legislature has proposed action to stem a 'brain drain' but any effective solution would have to address the economic and social effects of a shift to industrial agriculture two to three generations ago.
Iowa Fights Brain Drain
Young, single, well-educated adults under 30 are leaving Iowa in droves. The state is considering abolishing the state income tax for everyone under 30.
'A Different Vision' In Iowa City
A developer's ideas take this college town's urbanism to new heights.
New Urbanism Cozies Up To A College Campus
DesMoine's Drake neighborhood breaks ground on a new, "New Urban" development.
Cabs and Public Transit
City plans to launch a temporary low-cost voucher program for cab rides to compensate for the need for more public transit in the area.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
