United States

Rebuilding America's Cities

It's not just New Orleans: cities across America need help. What's needed is the political will to do it.

February 6, 2007 - Tom Paine

U.S. Flood Maps Based On Decades-Old Data

According to a recent National Research Council report, maps of flood danger in the United States are based on data that are decades old. Many are calling for an update.

February 5, 2007 - The Boston Globe

Seniors Face Shortage Of Subsidized Housing

A recent report has identified a severe housing shortage for senior citizens. Waiting periods for subsidized senior housing can last more than 13 months, according to the report.

February 5, 2007 - The Chicago Tribune

Do Community Land Trusts Offer The Best Solution For Affordable Housing?

Community land trusts are becoming an increasingly popular way to create new housing that is permanently affordable, and interest in the innovative organizations continues to grow.

February 5, 2007 - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

Market-Based Incentives To Cut Greenhouse Gases

Garrett Gruener and Daniel M. Kammen propose letting individual taxpayers decide how to curb global warming.

February 3, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

ULI To Tackle Workforce Housing Crisis

The Washington-based institute has established a new research center to focus on the problem of affordable housing in an effort to prevent further urban sprawl.

February 2, 2007 - Sun Herald

A 'Regional Jolt' For The New Media

A new communications approach proposes how 'new media' can cover issues of regional importance.

February 2, 2007 - CitistatesGroup

A 'Climate Change' On Capitol Hill

Politicians are "scrambling" to keep up with public opinion about climate change. Bipartisan efforts to curb global warming are gaining momentum.

February 2, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Inner-Ring Suburbs Fight Back Against Blight

As new investment leapfrogs them to outer suburbs and exurbs, first-ring communities are becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of new development.

February 2, 2007 - The Wall Street Journal

Historic Preservation Of African American Sites

Preservation of historic African American sites may face challenges from unexpected stakeholders...groups within the Black community.

February 2, 2007 - The Christian Science Monitor

Scientists Say White House Misled Public On Climate Change

Hundreds of government scientists accuse the Bush administration of interfering with their work and misrepresenting their findings about climate change.

February 1, 2007 - Democracy Now!

Save On Bills, Taxes With Sky Gardens

Green roofs can cut air-conditioning bills, last longer than regular roofs, and are environment-friendly. Now they could help you save on taxes too.

February 1, 2007 - New York Daily News

As Plans For Europe-Africa Rail Link Develop, U.S. Lags

Plans for a long-imagined underwater high speed rail line connecting Europe and Africa emphasizes the comparative lack of rail development in the United States.

February 1, 2007 - International Herald Tribune

Squaring the Eminent Domain Circle

Writing in Land Lines, Professors Amnon Lehavi and Amir N. Licht offer a new conceptual approach to land assembly problems that attempts to circumvent the problems that arise in using eminent domain for private development.

January 31, 2007 - Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, Land Lines

Highway Pollution Health Risks May Change Building Patterns

A new study about the effects of local highway pollution on children's health has determined that living near highways can cause lifelong health risks. The results may cause many planners to reconsider where new housing and schools are developed.

January 31, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

Dismantling Myths About Suburban Sprawl

Who says we have to stop driving in order to prevent global warming? Two columnists present reasons why an auto-oriented society is not only an ideal solution but the preferred choice of Americans.

January 29, 2007 - The Washington Post

High Gas Prices Making Americans Drive Less

U.S. drivers changed their driving habits in 2005 and 2006.

January 29, 2007 - The Los Angeles Times

US Wind Power Capacity Increased In 2006

Wind power capacity in the U.S. rose by 27% and continues to attract support from government and investors.

January 27, 2007 - GreenBiz.com

Friday Funny: Caution!

A road sign goes too far in explaining road hazards.

January 26, 2007 - The Onion

Friday Funny: Professor Plumbago's Rejection Letter

Chris Plumbago, associate professor of urban planning at the University of Columbus, offers a model of a 'tragically amusing' rejection letter from an academic journal.

January 26, 2007 - Urban Planning Research Blog

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.

Home and Land Services Coordinator

Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

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.