United States
Gulf Coast Rebuilding's Zoning Debate
The biggest simultaneous proposed expansion of federally defined flood zones in the history of the 37-year-old National Flood Insurance Program sparks a debate about zoning in the hurricane-hit areas of the Gulf Coast. [Link corrected]
Review of Sprawl: A Compact History
A review of "Sprawl: A Compact History," a book by Robert Bruegmann.
Studying Surburbia
Suburban ecosystems are one of the last frontiers for scientists trying to understand how people change the natural world.
Does Light Rail Pay for Itself?
Among the arguments rail advocates use is that rail transit costs less to operate than buses. The savings, they suggest, will soon pay for the cost of rail construction.
Top Cities For Young People
A new report finds that young people are increasingly preferring close-in neighborhoods. This is the so-called 'creative class' that is up for grabs.
Top 'Digital Cities' In 2005
The Center for Digital Government has posted the results of its survey, which examines how well city governments use technology to help its citizens.
Catch Him if You Can
Leonardo DiCaprio is producing a documentary about global warming.
A Journalist's Guide To Urban Sprawl
Designed for both broadcast and print journalists, this guidebook includes background information on the issues as well as numerous story ideas and annotated lists of sources and research materials.
Sierra Club Promotes Alternatives to Sprawl
The Sierra Club has published a guidebook of 12 healthy and livable communities, built on redeveloped urban sites.
The Last Line of Defense
The West Bank Community Development Corporation of Minneapolis has remained the last bastion of collective control of housing, working against the tide to prevent it from becoming just another financial asset, rather than a community’s asset.
Fortress Homes
The new homes, which have the support of the insurance industry, aim to withstand hurricanes, floods and fires.
Magic Johnson On Inner-City Development
NBA great and entrepreneur Magic Johnson offers encouragement and advice for developers who want to build in the inner city.
With Help From Prince Charles, New Urbanism Is Hot Worldwide
Prince Charles’ vigorous touting of sustainability and Smart Growth while he visited Washington, D.C., hurricane-stricken New Orleans, and other American cities last month came as no surprise.
Top 10 International Freight Gateways
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York is the new top international freight gateway, displacing the Port of Los Angeles and port of Long Beach.
America's Best New Development Projects
The Sierra Club endorses a variety of mixed-use residential, commercial and retail developments in cities around the country in the new "Guide to America's Best New Development Projects."
Famed Developer Harry Joe Brown, Jr. Dies
His last project was the famous Hamptons 'Houses at Sagaponac' development.
Las Vegas Vs. Los Angeles
Las Vegas hospitality industry lure away Los Angeles' luxury market.
The Case For Subsidizing Car Ownership
To be a fully functioning citizen in this country today, a car is a virtual necessity; so the federal government should subsidize a set of wheels and the commute to work.
The Condo Conversion Craze
New data suggest that condo converters are buying apartments with near-religious fervor. The Slatin Report rundowns the top 20 markets.
New Markets Tax Credit Comes Of Age
Are 'New Markets Tax Credits' the vehicle to improve community and economic development in ways America has never seen?
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.
City of Fort Worth
planning NEXT
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
