Massachusetts
The Deadly Impacts Of Sprawl
A Boston Globe editorial comes out squarely against sprawl.
Boston's Unique Approach To Architecture
Is Boston's preoccupation with history resulting in timid, dull, and ugly architecture?
Can An Influx Of Gay Residents Revitalize A Community?
After years of efforts, could an influx of gay residents finally revitalize downtown Detroit?
A Rogue Outhouse In An Upscale Subdivision
A rogue "halftime" outhouse in an upscale subdivision causes grief and complaints.
Massachusetts Antiquated Zoning Encourages Sprawl
Planners and environmentalists have wasted no time telling Massachusetts smart growth-friendly Governor: overhaul the state's antiquated zoning law!
How To Promote Green Growth
Environmental advocates and housing advocates finding common ground in Massachusetts.
Urban Boundaries And Money
The precise location of municipal boundaries is becoming more important as developers look to build on infill sites.
Little Dig: How 'The T' Changed Harvard Square
Part of a weekly part of the Boston Globe Magazine called Cityscapes, this installment talks about what happened to Harvard Square - the good and the bad - after it was dug up for an extension of the T.
Boston's New 'Urban Ring'
In the second-largest settlement of its kind, Massachusetts will pay $23 million for 8 acres of industrial land needed for the Big Dig.
All About The Big Dig
The Boston Globe presents an extensiove collection of articles, editorials, video clips, and interactive graphics.
Big Dig Presents A Speed Bump For Other Transit Projects
Securing federal funding for Massachusetts Transportation projects faces difficulties
A Connection Between Septic Systems And Sprawl
Anthony Flint investigates how a change in the allowable rate of percolation of septic systems could open up thousands of acres for development in Massachusetts.
The End Of The Boston Redevelopment Agency?
BRA is both hated and loved. The looming expiration of many of its urban renewal areas has made the agency face its future.
A 'Greenfields Fee' In Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Romney has proposed a 'Greenfields Fee' for developers who would build in the countryside.
Conventions Aren't Necessarily Good For The City
Hosting a major convention -- as Boston will do when it hosts the 2004 Democratic National Convention -- is no longer an "all-around win that civic leaders portray it to be."
MA's Drive To Preserve Parkways
Across Massachusetts, parkways and boulevards are being recognized as historic landmarks.
Linking Real Estate And Culture In Boston
Boston is ready to embark on a radical new partnership with arts community linking real estate developments and cultural organizations.
Federal Reserve's 'Backup Facilities' Whitepaper
A "white paper" by the Federal Reserve, and the Security and Exchange Commission urges firms to have backup sites as much as 200 to 300 miles from downtown locations.
Colleges Are Key To Urban Revival
Colleges have historically not done enough to integrate themselves in their communities. The current trend is a complete turnaround.
Seattle Can Learn From Boston's Big Dig
As Seattle embarkes on construction of its Alaskan Way Viaduct, the city can learn from the mistakes of Boston's Big Dig.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
