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Leave Planning To Planners

In this column, APA Executive Director Paul Farmer expounds on the other professions that are inappropriately making planning decisions, and discusses how New Urbanists are close to repeating the mistakes of other modernist movements.

January 9, 2008 - Planning

Report Examines Flow of Jobs and Workers

This report from The Brookings Institution examined census data for the largest 150 municipalities in the U.S. to determine if and how jobs follow rising populations of workers, and what cities can do to increase access to jobs and workers.

January 9, 2008 - The Brookings Institution

Urban Parks Rebound

High-profile urban parks in Denver and Irvine, California, hint at a resurgence in the creation of outdoor spaces in America's urban areas.

January 9, 2008 - The Economist

This is the End, My Suburban Friend, the End

James Howard Kunstler reflects on how the housing crisis fallout will affect American society in an election year.

January 8, 2008 - Jim Kunstler's Blog

Extreme Makeover: Government Edition

According to columnist Ken Miller, government agencies can learn a lot from the television show "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition".

January 8, 2008 - Governing

Housing Questions for the Presidential Candidates

City Limits Weekly presents a rundown of some of the biggest housing-related issues facing presidential candidates this year and looks at the policies and records of those vying to take over the country's top post.

January 8, 2008 - City Limits Weekly

Mortgage Crisis Solution Is In The Past

In this column, Neal Peirce argues that the country needs to take a step back in time to the regulations and policies of the early 1970s to solve the current mortgage meltdown.

January 7, 2008 - The Denver Post

Sub-Prime Crisis + Expensive Gas = End Of Sprawl?

This op-ed by Eduardo Peñalver, a Cornell professor of property and land-use law, suggests that escalating gas prices and declining home prices may drive development inward, presenting a great opportunity to end sprawl using regional planning.

January 7, 2008 - The Washington Post

Cities Keep Broadband In Mind

Many big cities' plans for free citywide Wi-Fi networks fell apart in 2007. But this column from Governing argues that cities should keep broadband Internet access as a priority to remain competitive.

January 4, 2008 - Governing

How Presidential Politics 'Hurts Cities'

In this video clip, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown discusses how presidential politics are unduly influenced by rural power, at the expense of the interests of cities.

January 4, 2008 - AlterNet

Remembering John Parr, Champion Of Regionalism

John Parr was one of the few people who could get narrow-minded local politicians, neighborhood organizers and business leaders to work together for the regional good. Tragically, Parr died in a highway crash just before Christmas.

January 4, 2008 - California Planning & Development Report

'Phenomenal' Impact of Mortgage Crisis on States, Cities

Numerous foreclosures and vacant properties mean dramatically reduced property and sales tax revenues and hence significant budgeting shortfalls.

January 3, 2008 - The Los Angeles Times

Federal Transit Grants Favor Buses Over Portland Streetcar

Portland wants to expand its streetcar system, and is relying on federal funds to do it. But the Federal Transit Administration says it will give grants to only cost-effective proposals -- creating a heavy bias toward buses and away from streetcars.

January 3, 2008 - The Oregonian

Anti-Terrorism Intersects With Planning

This article from Progressive Planning calls on planners to more closely consider the way anti-terrorism planning affects the general practice of urban planning.

January 3, 2008 - Progressive Planning

Real Estate Slowdown Expected to Continue in 2008

Many economists are predicting the continued slowing of the commercial real estate market across the country.

January 2, 2008 - The Washington Post

The New Face of Affordable Housing

High design is entering the realm of affordable housing, with numerous projects around the country garnering acclaim.

January 1, 2008 - The Wall Street Journal

Amtrak's Ridership Up, But Funding Remains An Issue

For the fifth year straight, Amtrak is reporting record highs in ridership. But funding remains a major concern for the struggling transit service.

December 31, 2007 - The Chicago Tribune

Parking Illustrated

In this video from Streetfilms, Donald Shoup discusses and shows how parking reform can work. Toy cars and stop-motion animation included.

December 31, 2007 - Streetfilms

Looking To Architects As Bellwhethers of Building Industry Trends

This column from The Washington Post looks at the housing and development trends presented by the American Institute of Architects' Home Design Trends survey.

December 31, 2007 - The Washington Post

Thoughts on America's Affordable Housing Shortage

This report from NPR looks at the shortage of affordable housing in America.

December 30, 2007 - NPR

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.

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100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

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