Education & Careers
The Spiderman Of Denver Planning
City planner Peter Park is making a name for himself and his profession.
Who Are The Best Urban Journalists?
Otis White offers his admittedly unscientific evaulation of the best urban journalists and newspapers in the U.S.
NYC's Planning Director Profiled
Being New York City's planning director is a balancing act for Amanda M. Burden.
L.A. Planning Director To Retire
Los Angeles Planning Director Con Howe announces his retirement after 12 years with the city.
What's The Big Idea?
The Metropolitan Policy Program reviews its 2004 research.
50 Most Influential People In Home Building
What do Alan Greenspan, Bruce Karatz, Franklin Raines, Donald Bren, George W. Bush, Jerry Howardand Andres Duany have in common?
Planetizen 2005 Top 10 Book List
The Planetizen 2005 List features the top 10 popular titles published in 2004.
Are Small Schools Better Than 'Sprawl Schools'?
Smaller, "walkable" neighborhood schools are an important part of the smart-growth puzzle, but they are not a panacea for school and community problems.
University Of New Orleans Lures Urban Planning Students
The University of New Orleans has increased scholarships to lure new urban planning students from Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas.
Arizona's Virtual Water University
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano plans to create a 'virtual water university' to be world's leader in water research in arid areas.
Mixing Planning, History And Divinity
A high-profile interdisciplinary graduate planning workshop introduces a unique range of topics about the built environment.
How Important Is Arts And Architecture Education?
Art education teaches children to think three-dimensionally, to use their imaginations, and to connect to their communities, cultures, and place in the world.
Bolton, MA's First Town Planner
Nat Tipton will become the first professional town planner for Bolton in Eastern Massachusetts.
Planner's Network 'Student Disorientation Guide'
Planners Network publishes a free "How-to manual for a progressive planning education".
Project Management For Planners
How can project management help you bring in every project on time and under budget?
Real Estate And Construction Salary Survey
The Slatin Report looks as executive compensation in the real estate and construction industries.
Columbia's New Planning Dean
The new dean of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia outlines his vision for the school's future.
Teenage Building Inspector Hired, Then Resigns
A 19-year-old is hired as a building inspector, then resigns after a media report raises questions about his experience.
The Broker Poet
Los Angeles Commercial real estate broker Ed Rosenthal has gained notice for his unorthodox marketing medium: poetry.
25 Most Influential Planners
The American Planning Association publishes a list of the 25 most influential planners prior to 1978.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
