United States
New Survey Maps Roadless Areas Of U.S.
Researchers have surveyed the continental U.S. to create a map of all roadless areas. The survey revealed that a road is always within 22 miles of any point in the country, and that some areas have too many roads for the size of their populations.
Exploring Shared Equity Homeownership
Several new reports offer an analysis of shared equity strategies as an approach to reduce the cost of homeownership.
Some Affordable Housing Builders Thinking 'Inside The Box'
Houses built from used shipping containers are an increasing popular affordable housing option.
Pro-Property Rights Movement Here To Stay
By and large, Americans support the rights of property owners -- leaving planners with the challenge of creating regulation that protects the public without infringing on private interests.
More Parks In U.S. Going Car-Free
One mile of road in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park will be closed to cars every Saturday this summer, just one of many examples of car-free zones that are being proposed in the U.S.
Do Broadband And New Urbanism Go Hand In Hand?
Speaking at a technology related conference, Andres Duany talks about how the rise of high-speed internet connections and telecommuting has increased the importance of social activity created by traditional neighborhood design.
Transport Privatization: Full Speed Ahead
Investors are lining up to bid on American's transportation infrastructure, with many public sector managers happy to solve their budget woes.
Granny Flats An Easy Fix For Affordable Housing
If communities are serious about creating more affordable housing, laws against accessory units should be changed.
Does Your Neighborhood Have A Blog?
A new survey finds that neighborhoods experiencing gentrification have a high number of people blogging about their community.
Minimizing The Effects Of The Kelo Decision
While many local governments have been utilizing the eminent domain powers granted to them by the Kelo case, the American Planning Association hasn't been successful in finding ways to limit the decision's negative effects. But as Richard May, FAICP explains, there are many ways to reduce any damage done.
Demand Rises For Entire-Family Housing
As Baby Boomers reach retirement age, many homebuilders are seeing a demand for housing that can accommodate the boomers, their aging parents, and even their adult children and grandchildren.
Why Only The Private Sector Can Save Amtrak
A progressive -- if cynical -- argument for privatizing Amtrak: only private interests can borrow the necessary capital to upgrade it, and have the clout necessary to lobby Congress to support the service adequately.
The Pros and Cons of Inclusionary Zoning
A growing number communities have adopted inclusionary zoning polices as the price of housing has risen dramatically over the past several years. The question remains: does it work?
Assembling Land Without Eminent Domain
A new approach to land assembly gives property owners a stake in redevelopment, and offers a alternative to the use eminent domain.
Friday Funny: How The Segway 'Revolutionized American Life'
It's been six years since the creation of the Segway personal transporter, and this talk show from The Onion News Network looks at the phenomenon that has changed the way we live our lives.
Increased Fuel Efficiency Wreaks Havoc On Highway Trust Fund
As vehicles become more fuel efficient, their drivers pay less in fuel excise taxes, the main source of road funding. Fuel efficiency will likely increase as a global warming reduction strategy, while fuel excise taxes remain largely stagnant.
Paved Paradigm
Libertarian biases and assumptions keep Reason Magazine authors stuck in traffic.
The Top 10 Green Buildings
The American Institute of Architects has released its list of the Top 10 Green Buildings in the U.S.
Federal Workers Taking Government For A Ride
The Government Accountability Office has revealed major fraud and abuse of transit subsidies for federal employees -- many of whom are selling their transit vouchers on eBay, pocketing the money, and then driving to work.
Reason's Frequently Asked Questions On Transportation
Reason publishes three short "Frequently Asked Questions" documents on road-building financing tools like public-private partnerships, leasing toll roads, and high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes.
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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Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
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The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
