Illinois
Chicago Revises Zoning, Encourages Open Space
New zoning offers incentives to developers that provide open space and public amenities.
Chicago Rewrites Its Zoning Code
The city's zoning code had not be rewritten in 44 years. But rewriting it certainly isn't easy.
Farmers Oppose Plan To Preserve Farmland
An innovative plan to preserve Illinois farmland from sprawl is being opposed by farmers.
The Only Way To Travel
Robert Cross talks about his favorite mode of transportation.
Chicago Population Increases
Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.
Fussing With The CityScape
Many architects cannot stand him but voters love him. Chicago's Mayor reviews every major project built in the city and is determined to change his father's legacy.
Traffic, Housing Pose Economic Threat
A study by the Chicago Metropolis 2020 finds that the Chicago area economy may suffer due to traffic congestion, poor education, and inadequate affordable housing
Local Codes Prohibit New Urbanism
While smart growth is a hot topic, cities don't have any regulations that allow compact development.
South Michigan's Landmark District
Michigan is reviving an eight-year-old plan to create a landmark district as a form of revitalization.
Lawmakers Get Feedback On Growth
Legislative advisory panels suggest recommendations to Illinois legislature on how Chicago and other Illinois cities could grow without sprawl.
What Price Airport Gridlock?
What effect can a clogged-up airport have on the region around it? A billiondollar impact, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
Chicago's Marina City Is Worth Saving
Chicago's Marina City towers are recognized around the world and should be granted landmark status to protect them says columnist Lee Bey.
Chicago To Streamline Downtown Traffic
Chicago city officials announced a proposal to improve traffic in the city's downtown area.
Block 37: Chicago's Blind Spot
Chicago city officials' new design scheme for Block 37 includes a 66-story residential tower and a 12-story Marriott hotel.
A Puddle Or Navigable Water?
The Supreme Court rules that an abandoned gravel pit isn't navigable water.
Illinois Agency Wins Over Waste Dumping
The Supreme Court rules that the Clean Water Act does authorize the government to regulate dumping of solid waste into isolated ponds and wetlands.
Chicago's Hot Downtown Office Market
Companies are rushing to downtown Chicago and driving down vacancy rates to lowest in 20 years.
Building Boom Reshaping Chicago Skyline
As new malls and condos replace buildings of historic significance, Chicago struggles with the question: What is more important, property rights and progress or preserving architectural heritage?
A Damning Look At Historic Preservation
Chicago's Maxwell Street is the birthplace of blues. It's now lost -- a victim to America's historic preservation movement.
Rooftop Gardens
Chicago has tapped into the US EPA's Urban Heat Island Pilot Project. But greening isn't cheap.
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)
