Texas
Dallas to Offers a $3 Million Carrot for Grocery Store Development
Hoping to attract investments in grocery stores in the food desert of southern Dallas, the City Council recently approved a $3 million enticement.
Solar Power Moving Backwards in Texas
A state with many natural advantages for solar power is having a hard time making the business pencil out.
Study Considers the End of Concrete in Houston's White Oak Bayou
The White Oak Bayou in Houston joins a growing list of urban watersheds that could be freed from its concrete shackles.
Development Still Going Strong in Baytown During Houston's Oil Downturn
The city of Baytown, located just east of Houston, is the location of several bright spots for the regional economy.
Coming in 2018: Direct Rail Connection Between Forth Worth and the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport
Fort Worth residents will soon have a direct rail connection to the airport, similar to the one currently enjoyed by Dallas residents.
Texans Against High-Speed Rail Begin to Flex Legal Muscle
Opposition to the Dallas-to-Houston private Texas Central high-speed rail line has gotten more serious with the creation of a defense fund to assist property owners in protecting their property rights. Texas Central plans to break ground next year.
Houston's Appetite for Luxury High Rises Slowing Amidst Oil Slump
The ups and downs of the oil market are having an effect on the future skyline of the city of Houston.
Minnesota High-Speed Rail Passes Preliminary Test
The North American High Speed Rail Group has proposed an elevated, $4.2 billion, 150+ mph high-speed rail line above existing highways without public subsidy between Rochester and the Twin Cities. Completion is estimated for 2021.
San Antonio Wants a Housing Bond, but its Charter Won't Make it Easy
San Antonio provides a case study of the difficult politics of funding affordable housing measures.
Final Advice for the Houston Bike Plan as it Nears the Finish Line
Bike advocates are hoping that the Houston Bike Plan can achieve full council approval in July. The Houston Chronicle hopes the bike plan will be for everyone (not just hipsters).
National Initiative to Address Structural Racism in Cities
Five U.S. cities will examine how their government operations impact people of color, and come up with solutions to advance racial equity.
Op-Ed: The Texas Miracle Won't Last
As economic migration continues to swell its population, Texas has been heralded by some as a new California. But Johnny Sanphillippo argues that the Lone Star State's boom just isn't sustainable.
Austin Debates Competing Visions for Transportation Investments
The city of Austin's political leadership has proposed a package of competing bond proposals to raise money for large congestion relief measures in the fast-growing city.
Planetizen Week in Review: June 17, 2016
A two-minute-and-twenty-three-second tour of the news and events from the week in planning.
San Antonio Completes Draft Comprehensive Plan—Annexation Questions Loom Large
The question of whether the city of San Antonio should annex some or all of five potential areas is overwhelming the political debate about the city's recently released draft comprehensive plan.
7 'Smart Cities Challenge' Proposals
The Washington Post details each of the seven proposals competing for $40 million in the U.S. Department of Transportation's Smart Cities Challenge.
Tough Road Ahead for Dallas Bikeshare
A bikeshare program in Downtown Dallas is a non-starter unless it's entirely funded by private money.
A New Ally in the Fight Against Car-Centric Planning in Dallas: TxDOT
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has envisioned a future for Downtown Dallas that includes more downtown and fewer freeways.
Rail Transit: You Get What You Pay For
Seattle Transit blog compares rail investments from five cities around the country.
Austin Sends Big Planned Unit Development Back to the Drawing Board
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department put the proposed Grove at Shoal Creek Planned Unit Development on a short timeout earlier this month, but only to negotiate final details of the massive project.
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.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
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)
