Pennsylvania
A Tree Grows In Northern Liberties
A community garden and park on a former brownfield has enriched a neighborhood.
Philadelphia Traffic Documentary From 1961
A 53-minute documentary from 1961 on Philadelphia's traffic congestion problems, reported by legendary local TV newsman John Facenda, is recovered and restored.
This Isn
Philadelphia is experimenting with the latest trend in public housing: creating low-density, mixed income communities in historic-looking rowhouses.
Philadelphia Considers Its Parking Destiny
Philadelphia citizens weigh in on the direction of parking policy in downtown.
The Largest Hot Spot In The World
People all over the world are watching to see if a city of 135 square miles can become one big Internet hot spot.
How Garages Change The Community
Why do long-time residents of a traditional rowhouse neighborhood resent garages?
Clustering Cultural Institutions
Are there advantages to concentrating cultural institutions such as museums in one geographic area?
When Campus Planning Becomes City Planning
The University of Pensylvannia has invested millions of dollars into West Philadelphia, but the "Neighhbors Against McPenntrification" aren't happy about it.
Central Philadelphia Gains Residents, Loses Jobs
The good news is that Center City's population has jumped. The bad news is that the increase is offset by a loss in office jobs.
Revitalizing Pittsburgh's Riverfronts
Landscape architect seeks to convert the ecrepit warehouses and shuttered plants on Pittsburgh's riverfronts into assetts.
Philadelphia's Neighborhood Transformation Initiative
The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is making sweeping changes to city neighborhoods, but at what cost?
Ahead Of The Pack?
Philadelphia has joined a growing list of cities banning smoking in all bars and restaurants.
Taxing SUVs
New transportation bills in Pennsylvania call for a range of creative measures to encourage mass transit.
NIMBY Or 'Community Buy-In'?
Can a detention center peacefully coexist with neighbors?
What Is The Impact Of A Wireless City?
Mayor John Street's Wireless Philadelphia initiative aims to provided high-speed Internet access across the city. Critics see a 'virtual quagmire'.
The 'Madonna Effect' For Downtown Renewal
Want to improve your downtown? Consider Madonna, and how she reinvents herself every few years.
New Pittsburgh Downtown Plan Emphasizes Housing Over Retail
A new plan to revitalize Pittsburgh's long-ailing Fifth and Forbes corridor is anchored by space for hundreds of new housing units, de-emphasizing retail space.
A Secret Community With Secret Crimes
Philadelphia's Mexican immigrant population isn't reporting rampant crime.
Philadelphia's Blight Fight Working
Philadelphia Mayor Street's multimillion-dollar effort to reduce blight in city neighborhoods appears to be working.
Is Faux History Still History?
Philadelphians debate whether an imitation colonial-style building from the 1960s should be preserved for its historic significance.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
