United States
Waterfronts Revitalized Across U.S.
From East St. Louis to Louisville, Kentucky, cities are beginning to realize visions of riverfront glory.
Study: State Anti-Predatory Lending Laws Successful
A study of 5 million home loans made from 1998 to 2000 shows that state laws save homeowners billions of dollars each year.
First McMansions, Now McLofts
A deluxe imitation of the urban loft is coming to a suburb near you.
Can A Border Fence Curb Illegal Immigration?
Robert Sameulson is uneasy about advocating a fence along the U.S.-Mexico border but believes it may be a way to curb illegal immigration.
Then: Seat Belts; Now: Home Sprinkler Systems
Proponents argue that sprinklers should be mandatory for all new single-family homes, and predict a revolution in consumer safety.
Do New Stadiums Really Spur Economic Development?
Baseball team owners are having less and less success marketing their teams in new cities, or generating public funding for stadium construction. What gives?
States Step Up On Infrastructure
Lagging in other sectors, public financing of state roads and other infrastructure services has increased.
Traditional Neighborhood Development Soars In Popularity
TND -- often previously relegated to suburban communities like Celebration and Seaside -- is reappearing in inner cities, with positive results.
High Property Taxes Driving A New Revolt
Several states are eyeing moves to cap tax growth after property values have soared.
Time To Change American Zoning
Washington Post columnist Roger K. Lewis argues that antiquated zoning laws, often written by lawyers instead of planners or designers, need an extensive makeover.
Kotkin Discusses Creative Class, New Book
Michael Duffy, host of 'Counterpoint' on Australia's Radio National, interviews Joel Kotkin about Richard Florida's creative class theory and Kotkin's new book, "The City: A Global History."
Dark Side Of A Popular Artist
Former associates reveal a darker side to Thomas Kinkade, a popular artist who has inspired some suburban developments.
Bush Plans To Sell Parts Of National Forests
In an effort to provide funding for rural schools and roads, the Bush Administration has called for the sale of over 300,000 acres of national forest land.
The Wackiest Street Names In America
It might be a good idea to avoid Shades of Death Road on your way to Divorce Court.
Perilous Times For Housing Market
The conventional wisdom that some financial institutions or forces are 'too big to fail' will not hold true for housing: according to Peter Schiff, Fed governor Ben Bernanke is gambling with the problem of the housing bubble, not addressing it.
Bush Budget Would Cut Urban Indian Health Facilities
The proposal would cut the entire $33 million currently dedicated to community health centers that many say provide critical resources to American Indians nationwide.
High Profits, Big Expansion Projects For U.S. Railroads
Because of higher diesel fuel prices and increased imports of containerized products, railroads are earning record profits and investing in expansion projects.
Energy Federalism: 7 Steps To Overcome Oil Addiction
States have started doing what the White House needs to do to overcome the nation's addiction to oil.
U.S. Baby Boomers Drive Baja's Real Estate Boom
American bay boomers are cashing out of the U.S. housing market and trying out early retirement in Baja.
States Lead On Clean Energy
A new report from the Apollo Alliance 'New Energy for States' outlines a wide range of clean energy initiatives being undertaken at the State level.
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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City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
