United States
Are Toll Roads The Solution?
More and more states are looking to private investors to own and operate their roads and bridges as tollways, but some wonder if the government should really take such a hands-off approach.
Housing Downturn Hits City Hall
A new report from the National Leagues of Cities shows that the housing market decline is hampering many cities' ability to pay for basic services.
San Francisco's Congestion Program Touted By U.S. Transportation Chief
U.S. Transportation Secretary Mary Peters came to San Francisco to praise their proposed multi-pronged congestion pricing programs and other technologies that are designed to reduce traffic congestion increase transit usage.
Study Documents Dramatic Voter Support For Transit Ballot Measures
This report looks at a new trend in transportation financing, as communities in 33 different states have approved more than $70 billion in new transportation investment between 2000 and 2005.
TDR Not As Easy As It Sounds
A new report finds that the transfer of development rights from one area to another is simple in concept, but difficult in implementation.
More Immigrants Skip Cities For The Suburbs
New Census data has shown that 4 out of 10 immigrants move directly to suburbs after entering the country, mainly because that's where the jobs are.
The 'Web 2.0' of Transportation Technologies
Robin Chase, co-founder of Zipcar, talks about how wireless technology can be part of a short-term solution to CO2 emissions.
Condos Popping Up Around Baseball Stadiums
Condos and luxury high-rise residential buildings are sprouting up next to a number of the country's pro baseball stadiums.
Open Season In The City
Spreading urbanization is eating up green spaces, bringing wildlife -- and hunters -- into closer contact with urban dwellers.
Desperate Times As Drought Diminishes Supplies
The most severe drought in the last 100 years has states and municipalities scrambling to conserve what little water they have left.
Bigger Homes May Lose Out On Mortgage Interest Deduction
A proposed graduated scale based on the size of homes would chop away at the federal tax deductions for mortgage interest that property owners are allowed to claim. The cutback would affect all homes larger than 3,000 square feet.
Mortgage Crisis Fueling America's Homelessness Boom
The mortgage crisis is contributing to a dramatic increase in homeless families.
The Next Real Estate Frontier: Car Condos?
With the housing market faltering, developers are eyeing an emerging and lucrative market: luxurious garages for expensive cars.
America's 25-Minute Commute
This report from NPR looks at the results of a report on the commuting habits and trends of American drivers.
Truck Traffic Under Fire In Many States
States across the country -- including Georgia, Tennessee, and California -- are pushing plans to divert truck traffic from their increasingly crowded highways.
Local Measures Downsize McMansions
Cities across the country are passing measures to limit the size of new homes -- an attack on the much-derided "McMansionization" of America. Restrictions range from outright bans to innovative cap-and-trade schemes.
Affordable Housing Bill May Face Veto
A Bill advocating the formation of an affordable housing trust fund will likely be vetoed by the Bush White House, which believes the program is unnecessary.
Better Transportation Requires More Than Congestion Pricing
The Reason Foundation's Sam Staley offers ideas for improving the way roads work, placing emphasis on improved tolling and mapping.
Solar Trees Can Provide Parking In The Shade
A San Diego-based company is marketing solarized parking lots and solar trees as a way to provide shade and generate electricity.
Big Cities Hop On The Bicycle Bandwagon
A growing number of American cities are taking steps to encourage cycling as an pollution-free and healthy transportation alternative.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
