Virginia
Building Interstate Commuter Rail
Officials in Virginia and Maryland are considering a commuter rail service that would cross each other's borders.
County Passes Law To Protect Front Lawns
Fairfax County, VA passed a law that prohibits paving over front lawns to convert them into oversize driveways. Opponents say the law unfairly targets immigrants.
Questioning HOPE VI
HOPE VI project proposal raises concerns.
New Financing Plan For Dulles Transit Project
A federal funding delay could slow down a rail extension project for the Dulles International Airport.
Private Property Is Good For Conservation
Conservation through private ownership -- and has far better results than the regulation-heavy ESA.
New Chief Of VDOT Faces Tough Challenges
The new VDOT commissioner, Philip A. Shucet, will lead a transportation department that faces massive cuts and a criminal investigation.
A Victim Of Globalization?
What is the impact of globalization on the nation's small towns?
Proposed Law Aims To Limit Cars In Driveways
Opponents say proposed law unfairly targets immigrants.
Kunstler Criticizes Modern U.S. Architecture and Planning
In a speech at Virginia Tech, New Urbanism advocate James Kunstler strongly criticized modern U.S. architecture and planning.
Builder Gains Approval After Promise To Preserve
In a rare case of cooperation, county officials, preservationists, and a developer work together over development plans for a Civil War battlefield.
Golf Course Plan Could Undermine Anti-Sprawl Efforts
Conversationists say a plan to build a golf course community would hurt efforts contain sprawl in Prince William County.
Smart Growth: Let's Face The Reality
Loudoun County has a bold Smart Growth plan. Will it work?
John Clark: Environmentalist And Developer
John Clark plans to develop a traditional town, part of which is sited along three miles of the tidal Rappahannock River in Virginia.
Dr. Gridlock: Readers Respond To Sprawl
Readers' comments about sprawl, suburbs, and commuting. [Link corrected.]
Audit Of Virginia Dept. Of Transportation Sought
Gov. Mark R. Warner of Virginia will seek an independent audit of the state's Dept. of Transportation.
Robert C. Davenport Built Innovative Subdivisions
Robert Carroll Davenport, who built innovative subdivision in N. Virginia died at 96.
Alternatives For Storm Water Holding Ponds
Fairfax County, VA, is searching for environmentally friendly alternatives to storm water holding ponds.
Slavery Museum Vision Clouded By Commercialization
Former Virginia Gov. Douglas Wilder's plan to build a national slavery museum is facing issues of siting and commercialization.
Will Commercialization Ruin Slavery Museum Vision?
Commercialization is at issue in implementing former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder's vision of a national slavery museum.
A Crusade For Parking In Richmond
A columnist argues for keeping diagonal street parking despite the downtown's plans for a two-way street.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
