Ohio
Greater Ohio Campaign Unveiled
New citizens' network aims to reform state policies affecting land use and development.
Ohio Subcommittee Meets On Growth And Land Use
This report from the Ohio Planning Conference includes three parts: A news article on growth controls, an editorial response, and an op-ed piece on impact fees.
Bill Gates' Mini-Schools
The multi-billionaire is spearheading a drive to shrink many of Ohio's schools by breaking them apart, but not all is going according to plan.
Development Scandals: Planning Dept. Investigated
Employees of the Cincinnati Department of Community Development got a visit from the Fraud Squad as part of an investigation of a series of development scandals in the city.
Do Lifestyle Centers Hijack New Urbanism?
Cleveland architecture critic says new shopping center is "high end roadside kitsch"
America's Top 'Brain-Gain' Cities
Pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods, vibrant streets, and a healthy community life are the hallmarks of cities that are attracting young educated talent.
Voters Reject Controversial Eminent Domain Project
Voters in Lakewood, OH rejected the use of public funds for a project involving a controversial use of eminent domain.
Cleveland's Population Continues To Fall
Tom Bier discusses the imbalance between suburban construction and the region's growth and its implications for Cleveland's future.
Another Battle In The War Against Cyclists
Clear Channel talk-show hosts encourage drivers to harm cyclists.
The Creative Class Speaks
Eight members of the so-called "creative class" discuss their work and their reasons for living in Cleveland.
NPR Reports On A Community's Fight Against Eminent Domain
Residents of Lakewood, Ohio fight the use of eminent domain for economic development.
To Revitalize, Inner Suburbs Need Eminent Domain
Tom Bier argues that until state policies change to accomodate the needs of older, built-out suburbs, eminent domain is a tool that makes sense.
Toledo's Sprawl Report Places Suburbs 'At-Risk'
A new report, Toledo Metropatterns, identifies the areas around Toledo suffering from the impacts of sprawl.
Property Owners Battle State Over Coastal Policy
A coastal policy bill restricting the state's control over lands below Lake Erie's "high water mark" sparks a clash between property owners and the state of Ohio.
A Catalyst For Civic Entrepreneurship
A 'civic innovation lab' encourages and supports residents who want to invigorate the city's economy.
From High Spirits to High Tech
Faced with having to move out to the suburbs to find space that meets their needs, a firm finds an old church building and calls it 'a godsend.'
New Take On Density Changes College Town
Monster additions and a sea of cement allow more students to be packed into neighborhood.
Housing Development Halted In Order To Move Forward
Without opposition from developers, the City of Delaware, OH has placed a 6 month moratorium on residential development.
Public Housing Assistance And Welfare-to-Work Transition
Welfare exiters receiving vouchers are employed closer to their homes, spend less time commuting to work, and have greater access to job openings.
Cincinatti's New Zoning Code
Cincinnati's zoning code is undergoing its first major rewriting since 1963, and preserving vistas will figure prominently.
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)
