Illinois
Poll: Suburbanites Prefer Public Transit...For Others
Poll of Chicago suburbanites finds traffic congestion to be a major problem. Many respondents believe improving public transportation will help but don't want to use it themselves.
Family Lost In Suburbs
The Onion humorously reports on a family of five that was found alive in the Chicago suburbs after eight years.
DuPage County Unveils Large Trails Project
DuPage County, IL, unveiled its largest trails project in a decade to create 46 miles of uniterrupted regional bike and running trails.
Chicago's Millenium Park Debacle
Chicago's Millenium park went from a great and simple idea for a central-city park to a public-works debacle.
Trumping Chicago's Tallest Building
Donald Trump brashly plans to build the world's tallest building in Chicago. Architects are skeptical.
A New Chicago Landmark?
Donald J. Trump wants to build the world's tallest building in Chicago.
Comiskey Park: An Example Of How Not To Build Stadiums
Comiskey Park has become every stadium architect's nightmare: It's the place where other designers learn what not to do.
Illinois Court Ruling Supports Condemnation
Illinois' condemnation powers get a boost from an appeals court ruling that enables staff or attorneys to negotiate prices for condemnations.
Chicago Airport Expansion Plan Needs More Funds
Chicago's $6 billion expansion plan for O'Hare airport will require an additional $2.8 billion for transportation improvements.
Urbana Discovers New Urbanism
Planned subdivision in Urbana, IL, inspired by New Urbanism, receives mixed reactions from residents.
Massive O'Hare Airport Expansion Plan
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley presents his expansion plans for O'Hare International Airport. If adopted, they would double the airport's capacity.
Chicago's North Shore Redeveloping Its Main Streets
Though the last few decades have seen rapid suburban sprawl, several North Shore communities are embarking on redevelopment projects to put life back into older neighborhoods and rescue failing downtowns.
Downtown Chicago: When Redevelopment Goes Sour
The city wants to build a megaproject on the site; developers are spooked by slowing economy.
A New Urban Revitilization Strategy: Casinos
Joliet, Illinois, formerly a decript steel town, faced economic ruin in the 1980s. Now it's a boom town -- thanks to riverboat gambling.
Documentary: The Sprawling Of America
"The Sprawling of America," a two-hour documentary that examines the social,political, and economic causes of sprawl.
Metropolis 2020: Healthy Businesses And Affordable Housing
Chicago area businesses rally to put jobs within access of public transit and affordable housing.
Preservationists Target Chicago Redevelopment Effort
Chicago Housing Authority wants to destroy failed public housing. Historic preservationists say it is part of history and should be preserved.
Chicago Is Not Getting Older
Analysis of Census 2000 data shows who is living in Chicago and lists the oldest and youngest communities.
Wright's Last Usonian House Could Be Demolished
A prospective buyer of what is possibly Wright's last Usonian house, in Bannockburn, Ill., wants to tear it down.
Architectural Landmarks Dim Lights To Save Birds
World-famous Chicago landmarks such as the Sears Tower and the John Hancock building are dimming lights that confuse migrating birds and cause them to crash into windows.
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)
