United States

Revisiting The Socialist City

Tom Angotti offers a progressive planner's perspective on urban planning, and explores lessons we can learn from the good, the bad, the ugly, as well as the theoretical and the achievable, aspects of the Socialist City.

October 13, 2003 - Planners Network

The Young And The Childless

Mid-sized cities like Pittsburgh, Baton Rouge and Fresno, are using the young and educated as an economic development strategy.

October 13, 2003 - USA Today

D.C. Plans Ambitious Waterfront Revival

D.C.'s waterfront revival plans include retail, a hotel, and up to 900 residential units.

October 13, 2003 - The Washington Post

A Tale Of Two Downtowns

TOD, among other things, is credited for the vitality of two downtowns in Illinois.

October 13, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Urban Planning Lessons From Cuba

A look at the history of urban planning in Cuba illustrates how participatory planning and Cuban socialism can mutually learn from one another.

October 13, 2003 - Planners Network

Iraqis Work To Reclaim Lost Marshland

Iraqi engineers restore marshes destroyed by Saddam Hussein.

October 12, 2003 - The Washington Post

Smart Growth Equals Lower Infrastructure Costs

A new study says smart growth lowers municipal infrastructure costs, and development cost charges that help to pay for infrastructure should reflect the "smart growth dividend."

October 12, 2003 - West Coast Environmental Law

Debunking Wendell Cox's 'Lexus Argument'

The "Lexus Argument" or "Jaguar Argument" used by many transit critics does not stand up to serious analysis.

October 10, 2003 - Public Transit

Prairie Flower

An ecologically conscious "New Urbanist" housing development begins to mature west of Chicago.

October 9, 2003 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

What Does Your House Reveal About You?

This article traces the evolution of the modern house and what it reveals about our attitudes.

October 9, 2003 - The Toronto Star

Little Solar Houses For You And Me

The Tennessee Valley Authority sets a new standard for eco-friendly homes.

October 9, 2003 - Grist Magazine

Kicking The Car Habit: My Experience

Downsizing from two cars to one is scary.

October 8, 2003 - The Vancouver Sun

Is Your City 'Cool'?

Some cities are hip. Others aren't. But 'unhip' cities are trying to change their image and attract young professionals.

October 8, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Big Homebuilders Getting Bigger

A survey by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reveals that big builders are beginning to occupy a large chunk of the housing business.

October 8, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Is Your Town A Sprawl City?

Atlanta, Ga., leads the country with more sprawl than any other place in the U.S., according to SprawlCity.

October 7, 2003 - Inman News

Access To 'Good Jobs' Promotes Wage Growth

Increasing access to employment at larger, high-wage firms can raise earnings prospects for low-wage workers, a new study shows.

October 7, 2003 - The Brookings Institution

Britain's 50 Worst Towns

A tour guide publisher releases a 'crap map' of Britain's 50 worst cities and town.

October 7, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

Obesity And Life Styles: Your Hamburger Or Your House?

Utt, O'Toole & Cox summarize the arguments against linking sprawl and obesity.

October 6, 2003 - The Heritage Foundation

Developers Vs. The People?

How are land use patterns affected by the public's view of developers?

October 6, 2003 - The Washington Post

2003 Urban Mobility Report: 5 Congestion Reduction Strategies

The annual Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) report adds a new feature in its 2003 Urban Mobility Report: results of five congestion reduction strategies.

October 6, 2003 - Texas Transportation Institute

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.

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.