Community / Economic Development

Gateway Arch National Park

Newly Minted St. Louis Gateway Arch National Park Reviewed

The recently revitalized and designated as a National Park St. Louis Gateway Arch National Park is described by park planner Clement Lau.

July 23, 2018 - UrbDeZine

Lehigh River

Environmental Justice Area Expanded to Cover a Third of Pennsylvania's Population

More residents in the state will be protected by environmental regulations enforced by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

July 21, 2018 - State Impact

Yawkey Way, Boston

Friday Fun: Ranking the Ballpark Neighborhoods of Major League Baseball

The Midsummer Classic is over, and the dog days of summer are looming. Not every team has a chance at October baseball, but some still offer a lot to love in the neighborhood outside the ballpark.

July 20, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Detroit Vacant

Growing in the Gaps

In post-bankruptcy Detroit, planner Maurice Cox and his interdisciplinary team are making vacancy an asset, revitalizing through preservation, and listening to residents who know the city the best.

July 19, 2018 - Urban Omnibus

Kids playing outside

Canadian Neighborhood Prohibits Kids From Playing Outside

It's been called a 'War on Fun.'

July 19, 2018 - Vancouver Sun

Health and Literacy Center

A Map of Resources for Low-Income Philadelphians

The Broke in Philly initiative has created a map aimed at making it easier to access support and services for low-income residents of Philadelphia.

July 18, 2018 - Generocity

Miami

Renderings Show New Soccer Complex in Miami

Did we mention David Beckham is behind the proposal?

July 16, 2018 - Miami Herald

Pipeline Politics Ruffle NATO Summit

At the NATO Summit in Brussels last Wednesday, President Trump charged that Germany was captive to Russia because of its dependence on Russian natural gas, and a new, controversial pipeline from Russia to Germany will exacerbate its dependency.

July 15, 2018 - The Washington Post

High Rise Construction

Transit Oriented Development Arrives Before the DART Cotton Belt Line

Development around the University of Texas at Dallas is already complete in anticipation of a commuter rail line scheduled for completion in 2022.

July 15, 2018 - The Dallas Morning News

U.S. Army to Build New 'Futures Command' in Austin

The new Futures Command will employ 500 employees and represents a big win for the city of Austin in a national economic development process landscape increasingly marked by competitive bid processes.

July 13, 2018 - Associated Press via Houston Chronicle

Dublin Skyline

Asia Dominates Metropolitan Growth; California Cities Also in the Top Ten

The Brookings Institution released the Global Metro Monitor 2018 report this week.

July 13, 2018 - Brookings

Keep Portland Weird

Portland's 'Community-Led Urbanism' Tackles Displacement and Sustainability

A grassroots plan seeks to cultivate a sustainable, affordable center of Black culture in the neighborhood of Albina.

July 12, 2018 - Curbed

Stone Arch Bridge

Minneapolis Looking to Rehabilitate Green Zones

Areas of the city historically overburdened with air pollution and brownfield sites will be targeted with local food programs and policies to create and bolster green spaces.

July 11, 2018 - Sustainable City Networks

Electric Car

With $768 Million in June, California Continues EV Infrastructure Investment

CPUC Commissioner Carla Peterman explains the state's investment plan for building out electric vehicle charging stations in public spaces and homes.

July 11, 2018 - The Planning Report

Washington, D.C. Apartment

What Do Affordable Housing Developers Think of California's Potential Rent Control Initiative?

A California November 2018 ballot initiative seeking to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act could have unintended consequences, according to Related California's Bill Witte.

July 9, 2018 - The Planning Report

Double Trucks

A Departing Blow to Clean Air on Pruitt's Final Day

Friday may have been disgraced EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt's last day in office of the agency in charge of protecting the nation's environment, but he still managed to roll back a regulation to create lasting air pollution far greater than VW did.

July 9, 2018 - The New York Times

San Francisco Homeless

SF Chronicle Editorial Board: Build More Homes to Help the Homeless

And stop changing the subject, adds the Editorial Board of the San Francisco Chronicle.

July 8, 2018 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Seattle, Washington

Tech Companies Pulled $9.3 Billion in State and Local Subsidies in Five Years

Good Jobs First put a price tag on the lucrative deals local and state officials throw at flashy tech companies. It's a trend that is only growing with deals like Foxconn in Wisconsin and the expected Amazon HQ2 announcement.

July 6, 2018 - The Guardian

Metro Map

L.A. Wants to Be the Epicenter of New Transportation Technology

Gabe Klein of CityFi outlines how Los Angeles is planning on implementing the Urban Mobility in a Digital Age report.

July 3, 2018 - The Planning Report

Eyes on the Street

Eyes from the Street – A Finer Filter

Evidence described here suggests that urban design for "eyes on the street" is not enough to lower crime.

July 2, 2018 - Fanis Grammenos

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.