United States
Law Requires Disaster Planning For Pets, Too
Federal law requires cities to have evacuation plans that include pets. Many cities never knew about this law and don't have the resources to follow it, which could disqualify them from receiving federal disaster relief funds.
Rent Regulation: The Right Tool for the Right Job
Far too many discussions about the 'failures' of rent control don't take into account what such regulation is really designed to do -- namely, provide housing stability and protect against displacement. Before allowing rent control regulation to wither in New York City and elsewhere, it's a good idea to consider how much residents and society overall benefit from these imperfect policies.
Some Seniors Don't Want Free Rides
Free off-peak transportation on buses and trains in Connecticut has generated interest and support, but some seniors would prefer that greater funding be devoted to existing dial-a-ride services that are already in place across the state.
The Larger They Come, The Harder They Fall
Preference for smart growth features are on the rise, while demand for large lot housing types falls.
New Condo Towers Pit 'Boomers' Versus 'Echo-Boomers'
Though swank new condo towers in certain hip metro markets are catering to young singles, empty nesters are ruining the party by purchasing units as well.
Super-Sized Schools Are Getting a New Land Diet
Decision makers are realizing that large (and expensive to maintain) acreage requirements are making kids, and their parents, dependent on cars to shuttle them to and from school. Some states have already eliminated the minimums, and more want to.
Converting Trailer Park Housing To Home Ownership Opportunities
Manufactured-home communities, long vulnerable to displacement at the whim of park owners, are working with nonprofit partners to increase resident ownership of the land.
Can U.S. Strategy Reduce Vancouver's Homelessness?
In the last five years, U.S. cities have taken a different approach to dealing with homelessness -- providing specialized services to the most vulnerable. The man heading this effort says that other cities like Vancouver should follow the U.S. lead.
Census 2010 Test Runs Use New Technologies, Face New Challenges
This report from NPR looks at the preparations, new technologies, and test runs that are currently underway to prepare for Census 2010.
Wal-Mart Launches Solar Power Initiative
Wal-mart will install solar rooftop panels at 22 facilities. Marc Gunther writes about the significance of the initiative.
Why We Need Farmers Markets
As the number of farmers markets grows across the nation, Neal Peirce examines the health, social, and economic benefits farmers markets provide to communities.
Using Toll Financing to Fund Highways
New technology allows us to manage traffic flow better than ever before, but we need to shift away from reliance on gas taxes, which are failing to deliver necessary revenue, a new Reason study argues.
Best Practices of Development in Northern Rockies
A new vision of development in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming is taking shape.
Why 'Green' Business Will Last
While it seems environmental friendliness is the latest bandwagon trend, this column offers the top ten reasons why green business is sticking around.
Domestic Migration 'Re-Aligning' U.S. Cities
In this Wall Street Journal editorial, the author analyzes Census data to argue that famed "Coastal Megalopolises" such as Los Angeles, Boston, New York and San Francisco are actually becoming America's equivalent of Mexico City and São Paulo.
Almanac Publishes New List of 'Most Livable' Cities
The "Places Rated Almanac" ranks Pittsburgh as the nation's most livable city. Rounding out the top three are San Francisco and Seattle.
Smart Growth's Past, Present And Future
A recent HUD journal article assesses the origins of the smart growth movement, and its current and anticipated impact on urban development in the United States.
The Job Of Ranking Cities
Every year, Bert Sperling and his small team of researchers get to decide which are the best places to live, work, play, and even love.
Congress Seeking Solutions To Big Rig Parking Shortage
As the economy improves, more trucks are using the nation’s highways for long distance travel – and they need parking spots if the trip takes more than 11 hours. They often idle all night wherever they can find a spot – including the road shoulder.
Converting Churches Into Condos
This video from Architectural Record looks at a new trend among developers and architects to resurrect old churches and religious buildings into condominiums.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
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