Utah
Gehry Plans Unveiled For Mixed Use Development In Utah
This article from Utah's Deseret Morning News shows images of a large mixed used development designed by Frank Gehry. This development will include the tallest building in Utah.
Suburban Utah Is Thinking Light Rail, But Opponents Consider Costs
A suburban Salt Lake City mayor has expressed interest in adding light rail to a list of desires for his city's long-term planning process. High costs and a low estimated demand are cited by opponents.
Town's Recreation Tourism Bid May Sacrifice Environment
The town of Ogden, Utah, hopes to beef up its economy by promoting itself as an outdoor recreation capital. But some in the community fear that the tourism campaign may further encourage exploitation of the area's decreasingly pristine environment.
Salt Lake City Hopes TOD Will Rejuvenate Depot District
A new rail line set to break ground in Salt Lake City is getting city officials excited about the prospect of increased connectivity and transit oriented development.
Of Skybridges And Sidewalks
A battle is brewing in Salt Lake City over a proposed skybridge over Main street that would link two shopping centers near Temple Square.
Salt Lake City To Require LEED For New Buildings
An ordinance has been passed in Salt Lake City, Utah, requiring builders of any commercial, condo or apartment buildings to adhere to LEED green building standards if they are funded or financed by the city.
Utah Ranchers Fight To Block Nevada Water Pumping
Officials in Nevada have made plans to pump water in from a remote and untouched location near the state's border with Utah. Ranchers and environmentalists in Utah are not too happy about it.
Mormon Church Has Big Plans For Salt Lake City
The Mormon Church has unveiled major plans for urban renewal in Salt Lake City, recently presenting its vision for a walkable and mixed-use development complete with housing, commercial uses and public space.
Series Covers 'Planning In The West'
A series of articles and reports addressing growth in the Western United States, including Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Oregon, Idaho and other states.
California's 'Other' Global Warming Bill
With the media captivated by the landmark "Global Warming Solutions Act", a sister-bill has gone mostly unnoticed, yet will have an almost immediate impact in changing California's energy portfolio by targeting the 20% of imported, coal-based energy.
Technology Unlocks World's Biggest Oil Field
Three times larger than Saudi Arabia's proven reserves, the oil shale deposits in the Western United States are already being tapped, and are expected to eventually produce 10 million barrels/day in potentially an environmentally friendly manner.
Federal Land Sale May Fund Local Wilderness Development In Utah
Population growth in scenic St. George, Utah, has officials trying to sell federal land to pay for municipal projects. Other western states may follow suit.
'Landmark' Bill To Allow Sale Of Public Land To Finance Development
Growth advocates applaud a bill to sell public land to finance local projects but conservationists are worried about what they consider a dangerous trend that benefits only developers.
Salt Lake City's New Environmentally Sensitive Megasuburb
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp., a multinational mining company, plans a new megasuburb twice the size of San Francisco, for a half-million residents. The development is planned on the largest piece of private-owned land in the U.S.
Twin Energy, Real Estate Booms In West Cause Conflict
In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?
Free Parking For Green Cars
Salt Lake City offers free parking for fuel-efficient vehicles.
Getting Smart With Mr. Grow
A Utah visionary points the way to regionalism and public transit in Michigan.
Business Is Booming For Utah's Private Radioactive Waste Landfill
Business is booming for the nation's only privately owned and operated radioactive and hazardous waste landfill. Envirocare of Utah handles almost as much waste in the first half of 2005 as it did in all of 2004.
Moving 12 Million Tons Of Nuclear Waste
The Department of Energy is moving radioactive waste farther from the banks of the Colorado River in Utah, where it has been temporarily stored.
Provo Zoning Aids Affordability Says HUD
Overlays allowing granny flats and customized zoning for unique development situations meet needs, reduce excessive regulations, promote affordable housing.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
