Illinois
Lead Contamination At Gun Clubs
Environmentalists and anti-gun activists are concerned about lead contamination at shooting ranges.
APA Lauds New Illinois Smart Growth Statute
Illinois enacts Local Planning Technical Assistance Act.
Chicago's $11 Billion Downtown Master Plan
The National Real Estate Investor looks at Chicago's new downtown plan -- the first planning document for downtown since 1958.
Study Finds Harmful Noise Levels Inside Trains
A study measure noise levels inside Chicago Transit Authority trains.
Do Industrial TIF Districts Work?
Nearly 3% of Chicago's land is designated as tax-increment financing (TIF) districts. Now, four years later, has it worked?
The Social Cost Of Driving
To solve transportation problems, the private cost of driving should match its social cost.
High-tech Water Runoff Parking Lot Experiment Fails
Two years ago a Chicago College installed a new, high-tech parking lot intended to percolate percolate rainwater into the ground.
Candidates Debate Sensible Growth Issues
Illinois candidates answer questions about how they'll address local and regional growth as governor.
A New Plan For Chicago's Downtown
A new plan for Chicago's downtown calls for extending the buisiness district into the West Loop with emphasis on public transportation and green space.
Chicago Releases 20-Year Plan
Chicago reveals the first draft of their plan for Chicago's core -- the city is to become the greenest city in the U.S.
Your New Home In A 40-story High Rise
A Chicago marketing executive plans to build 80 residential "homes" in a 40-story high rise -- doggie corridors and all.
Chicago's Metropolis 2020
Selling an urban vision is never easy. But it's much more likely when the civic leadership stands behind it.
Universal Design: Contest For Accessible Houses
Architects participate is a contest to design accessible and affordable homes.
Chicago Ready To Revamp 1957 Zoning Law
After 50 years of zoning out, Chicago is reforming its code.
Chicago Looks To Update Its Antiquated Zoning Code
A blue ribbon commission appointed by Mayor Richard Daley released its recommendations to overhaul the city's 45 year old zoning ordinances.
Chicago's Modern Architecture Movement
Is Mayor Daley driving the Modernist architecture comeback in Chicago?
Chicago Adds Free Trolley Service
Free trolley service in Chicago offers tourists easy access to Chicago attractions.
Chicago Cyclists: More Bike Routes On The Way
Mayor Daley speaks with Chicago cycling enthusiasts about plans for more bike routes in Chicago.
How Does Gentrification Affect Long-Term Residents?
A study by the University of Illinois at Chicago looks the impact of gentrification in Chicago's West Town Neighborhoods.
Affordable Housing 'Boom' In Illinois
Michael Suhadolnik fills a void by building low-cost, energy effiencient housing with New Urbanism style.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
