Massachusetts
Wetlands Spy Cam
Massachusetts uses digitized arial photos to police wetlands encroachment.
Woonerf
The Dutch strategy of the woonerf -- harmonious coexistence of cars and pedestrians -- is catching on in Boston.
The Best View In Boston?
What if Boston left the Central Artery standing after spending $14.6 billion to replace it?
Green Highrises
A new building in Cambridge, MA will serve as a model for green highrises.
No Silver Lining for Boston's Silver Line
Boston's Silver Line project, which has been overshadowed by the Big Dig, is experiencing its own set of development headaches.
Opening Sightlines, But At What Cost?
The removal of Boston's last half-mile of elevated subway tracks will mark the end of an era, and the beginning of short-term development pains.
Why Boston Covets Its Role As Biotech Hub
Prediction of 100,000 new jobs in the industry spurs competition to be the next 'Silicon Valley.'
Massachusetts Governor Gives a Nod To T.O.D.
Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts encourages transit-oriented development, discourages sprawl.
Towers Without Representation
Historic preservationists, strip clubs owners and the Boston Zoning Commission come together to put the reins on the Boston Redevelopment Authority.
The Big Dig's First Descent
Some have raised safety concerns over steep driving conditions for the Big Dig.
$14.6 Billion Later, Boston's Big Dig Wraps Up
The last big highway section opens, but concerns on costs dampen party.
Old Becomes New Again In Boston
Now that the Big Dig tunnel is complete, Boston launches a new effort in reshaping its urban landscape.
Big Dig Unearths Great Streets
Streets that were 'chopped up and obscured' by the Central Artery long ago will be reconnected to revive street life in Boston.
The Influence of Segregation on Growth Patterns
Regardless of the outcome of the recent public housing discrimination trial, the Baltimore Sun reports that the case has provided a 'fascinating' look at the early development of inner-city Baltimore.
Boston Eagerly Awaits New Building
Boston will soon house its Institute of Contemporary Art in a new facility that maximizes light along the waterfront and even cantilevers over a public walkway.
Green Architecture: Trend Or Hype?
Is 'green architecture' a new trend, or just environmental hype?
Boston's Three-Deckers: The Beauty And The Blight
An examination of three-decker, or triple-decker housing, which is common in urban neighborhoods throughout New England.
Housing, Not Shelters, to Abate Homelessness
The state of Massachusetts sets new goals and shifts focus on its approach to dealing with and solving homelessness.
Paying Towns to 'Relax Zoning Rules'
A statewide housing task force recommends paying towns to 'approve new residences near transit stops, in towns centers and abandoned industrial areas.'
Large Homes On Big Lots--At What Price?
A report by the largest conservation organization in New England ties 'mansionization' to the loss of open spaces in Massachusetts.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
