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The Great Yellow Debate

Community's design review committee demands that homeowners of a yellow house repaint it beige. This has sparked a heated public debate over the color "yellow" and homeowners' rights.

July 25, 2002 - The New York Times

How 'Cool' Changed America

How a technological invention called "air conditioning" changed our lives.

July 24, 2002 - National Public Radio

Developers Embrace New Certified Development Strategist Designation

Architects who expand their skills to include all aspects of the development process find expanded business opportunities.

July 24, 2002 - ArchNewsNow.com

How To Turn Amtrak Around

Let Amtrak President David Gunn do his job.

July 24, 2002 - The New York Times

Great Architects, Great Clients

To create great architecture, you need great clients with a vision.

July 24, 2002 - The New York Times

Heartland Renaissance?

The continuing tech recession has clearly devastated some of the priciest real estate markets in the nation, from San Jose to suburban Boston.

July 24, 2002 - REIS

Planning Delays Could Slow Lower Manhattan Recovery

Delays in the rebuilding process could impact the Lower Manhattan economy.

July 23, 2002 - The New York Times

The Expanding Housing Crisis

The housing market crunch is speading from California and the Northeast to other parts of the nation.

July 23, 2002 - USA Today

Developers Drawn To Filling In The Urban Blanks

If your development portfolio doesn't include infill development, you'll be out of business within 10 years.

July 23, 2002 - Real Estate Portfolio

The Making Of Place

What makes a place and why is it important?

July 23, 2002 - Urban Land Magazine

Top 12 Distinctive Destinations For 2002

The National Trust for Historic Preservation publishes it's annual list of the best preserved and unique communities in the United States.

July 22, 2002 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

The State Of Black America

The National Urban League has released its annual report on the state of black America.

July 22, 2002 - The Washington Post

The Debate Over New Urbanism

John King reviews two new books about New Urbanism: "The Seaside Debates", and "Big Plans." Can you replace suburbanism with New Urbanism?

July 22, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

City Stories

Every city has a story. It is repeated, embellished, reshaped and told again and again.

July 21, 2002 - Smart City

The Hidden Costs Of Sprawl

Suburban neighborhoods are heavily subsidized by the rest of the region. Is this fair?

July 20, 2002 - Michigan Radio

In-law Suites A Response To Senior Housing Crisis

Homes with in-law suites are popular with home buyers.

July 20, 2002 - The Washington Post

Plans For SF's Treasure Island Released

A plan for developing the man-made island is finally on paper into an eco-friendly residential community.

July 20, 2002 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

$250 Million To Create Federal Stewardship Area

Federal legislation to protect 100,000 acres of forested watersheds in NJ and NY.

July 19, 2002 - The Star-Ledger

Bay Area Car Sharing Program Expands

A successful car sharing program in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley is expanding.

July 19, 2002 - KCBS

High-Speed Rail Corridors Should Be Top Priority

It is "nonsensical" to have travellers flying from New York to Washington or from Chicago to Detroit.

July 18, 2002 - The New York Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.