United States

Removing Urban Freeways

As part of our effort to slow global warming, we should be correcting one of the great errors in the history of American city planning: the post-war binge of urban freeway building.

March 19, 2007 - Charles Siegel

Does America Need A New Robert Moses?

With urban areas across the nation facing increasing challenges, some are wondering if the old style of leadership displayed by New York City's legendary public official is required to actually get things done.

March 19, 2007 - Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

'Wimping Out' Writing About Green Cities?

UCLA planning professor Matthew Kahn describes his personal experience publishing his book, Green Cities.

March 18, 2007 - Urban Planning Research, A blog by Randall Crane

Thinking Beyond Tighter Automobile Fuel Economy

While Congress is eager to increase fuel economy standards to lower petroleum consumption, ill-planned regulations could do more harm than good, says a senior researcher at RAND.

March 18, 2007 - The Detroit Free Press

Will Renting Become The New American Dream?

Forget buying a home -- an increasing number of middle-class Americans are having a difficult time even finding affordable rental apartments.

March 16, 2007 - Apartment Finance Today

The Nation's Up-And-Coming Neighborhoods

A list of neighborhoods heading towards gentrification in the nation's 10 largest cities aims to give homebuyers and investors a chance to get in before prices skyrocket.

March 16, 2007 - Business Week

Off The Grid -- Out Of The Question?

One man has set up his home with a series of solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells, and storage tanks to enable him to produce all of his own energy. But many say this system couldn't be feasible on the wide scale.

March 15, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor

Are 'Gayborhoods' An Endangered Species?

Many so called 'gay ghettos', such as San Francisco's Castro District or D.C.'s Dupont Circle, are succumbing to the forces of gentrification and attracting large numbers of heterosexual residents -- causing some in the GLBT community to worry.

March 14, 2007 - AP via International Herald Tribune

U.S. Transit Ridership Soaring

The American Public Transportation Association reported that transit ridership on US systems is at its highest levels since 1957, having increased for the last three consecutive years. Light, heavy, and commuter rail, respectively, led the increase.

March 14, 2007 - USA Today

The U.S. Needs To Build More Roads

Conservative columnist George Will slams urban planners and says that because less than five percent of American workers use public transportation, the U.S. should put money into building more roads.

March 13, 2007 - The Washington Post

Taking On Joel Kotkin

Michael Lewyn offers a thorough critique of Joel Kotkin's pro-sprawl, anti-urbanism arguments in the media.

March 13, 2007 - Congress For New Urbanism

Housing Slump Will Hurt Borrowers and Lenders Alike

All the indicators are pointing to a disastrous year for the American housing market.

March 13, 2007 - Bloomberg

New Urban Certification Process Moving Forward

The new LEED-ND program is seeking pilot projects to be certified under its new rating system, though developers of some greenfield New Urbanist communities worry the system will penalize them.

March 13, 2007 - New Urban News

The Race For The 'Solar City' Title In California

San Francisco and San Diego may be competing for the title of "Most Solar Powered City" after both cities announced ambitious programs to increase solar generation by anywhere from 5 to almost 20 times current city levels.

March 13, 2007 - Green A City

A Unified Northeast Corridor

Northeastern states need to collaborate on regional initiatives to compete globally.

March 12, 2007 - The Houston Chronicle

New Urban Investment Funds Catching A Wave

Pools of capital ebb and flow, but the tide may be starting to come in for smart growth and New Urbanist investment funds.

March 12, 2007 - New Urban News

Report Calls For Gas Tax Raise

Federal gas taxes must be raised to address a highway funding deficit of $11 billion, according to a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.

March 12, 2007 - Stateline

Asian Pollution Travels To U.S. West Coast

Researcher say air pollution from Asia is changing Pacific weather patterns and ending up over West Coast cities.

March 11, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

The Evolution Of Self-Storage

An increasing number of Americans are renting self-storage units to stash away their ever-growing belongings.

March 11, 2007 - The New York Times

12 Distinctive Destinations For 2007

The National Trust for Historic Preservation has published its annual list of twelve unique communities with a commitment to preservation.

March 9, 2007 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

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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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

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Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

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.