Pennsylvania
A Model Sewage Treatment Program
Southwestern Pennsylvania may benefit from a Slovak sewage project.
New Future For Old Navy Base
Hidden away from the public, an old Navy base is now being prepared for a new future.
51 Ways To Develop Sustainable Communities
A report titled "Citizens' Vision For Smart Growth" includes a 51-point checklist of "Sustainability Assessment Criteria" for evaluating if a project is sustainable.
Deny Funds To Projects That Encourage Sprawl
Group recommends that state funds should be denied to projects that promote sprawl.
Old Rail Cars Form An Artificial Reef
New Jersey sinks 50 retired Redbird railway cars off Cape May Point to add to an experimental artificial reef.
Low-speed Maglev Being Tested
Maglevs that operate at lower-speeds and shorter-distances in and around urban settings seem to be gaining popularity.
$1.8 Million Grant To Save Philadelphia
Four historic Philadelphia neighborhoods receive grant toward revitalization efforts.
Celebrating The Old-Fashioned Trolley
A commuter enumerates 9 reasons why she loves taking the trolley to work.
Developer Willard Rouse Dies
A retrospective of the life of developer Willard Rouse and and his role in shaping the Philadelphia region.
The Largest 'Green' Building In The World
The new $370 million David L. Lawrence Convention Center on the banks of the Allegheny River is the world's largest green building.
Can Corporate Philanthropy Promote Regional Growth?
Corporate community involvement is fundamentalto the economic vitality of the Philadelphia urban region and the future of business itself.
This Is Student Housing?
College dorms are being replaced by plush residences as collegees use private developers to build new units.
Walking To Work Not So Pedestrian
Philadelphia's Center City is the nation's largest "24-hour" downtown.
That's The Way It Works
Philadelphia has selected a (long) short list of seven developers to submit plans for Penn's Landing... just in time for the Mayoral campaign.
Historic Preservation's Impact On Economic Development
Four examples of the impact of historic preservation on economic development.
Operation Snow Fence: Saving Lives And Dollars
With PennDOT cooperation, high school students install miles of living snow fence along I-79 to improve safety, establish wildlife habitat, and beautify the countryside.
Big Box Proposal Tests Regional Planning In Pennsylvania
Wal-Mart must convince six neighboring communities to approve its plans for a giant supercenter in a rural township.
From Housing Project To New Urbanist Development
The Philadelphia Inquirer follows the story of a seven-year, $91 million effort to revitalize the city's most notorious housing project.
Development Vs. Urban Tree Canopy
Urban development has cost Philadelphia 6% of its tree canopy, worth $100 million, according to a new study.
State Cuts Force Cuts Of Heavily Used Transit Routes
Because of years of state stinginess and the economic downturn, Philadelphia's transit agency may eliminate several train lines and some of its most heavily used bus routes.
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
