Government / Politics
Controversial Environmental Policies Deserve Debate
New York Times editorial criticizes two controversial legislative riders being reviewed by the U.S. Senate.
Local Officials Clash With Manufactured Housing Industry
The State of Michigan will decide whether or not mobile home residents are currently paying their fair share for road repairs, schools and public services.
Shanghai's Bike Ban
Shanghai, China bans bikes -- the country's most common form of transportation -- on major roads to make more room for cars.
The Suburban Mall: America's New Town Square?
Why is Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger giving major speeches at shopping malls?
Regional Government Requires Strong Urban Core
Stephen Goldsmith, the former mayor of Indianapolis, says that the success of regional government depends on the state of its urban core.
Development Scandals: Planning Dept. Investigated
Employees of the Cincinnati Department of Community Development got a visit from the Fraud Squad as part of an investigation of a series of development scandals in the city.
Profile Of Denver's New Planning Director
Peter Park is Denver's new planning director, and formerly lead Milwaukee's Department of City Development.
Progressive Agenda Must Include Smart Growth
America and the world are in a grave crisis, says Patrick Doherty, and only "a new American economic engine" can bring about real change.
Fiscal Crisis Causing Cities To Cut Services
As a result of an increasing squeeze on municipal budgets, many cities and towns are cutting staff and services and are increasing fees, according to survey of 328 cities by the National League of Cities.
New Deal For Canadian Cities Appears Imminent
Senior governments consider providing new sources of sustained funding for public transit and affordable housing
Developer Fees On The Rise
Local cities and states see rising property values as a way to cut budget gaps by increasing developer fees.
Nader: Energy Bill Shows Contempt For The American People
The legislation (H.R. 6) is 1700 pages of giveaways and contempt for the American people -- their health, safety and pocketbooks says Ralph Nader.
Rouse Will Not Tolerate Rabble-Rousers
The developer bans a street performer on its property for making an offensive comment.
Why Don't Planners And Health Officials Work Together?
Planners and public health officials ought to work together to design walkable neighborhoods.
Province Of Ontario Unveils Smart Growth Agenda
A new agenda promises a Toronto greenbelt, coordinated transit and new curbs on urban sprawl.
Was The California Recall Election Really About Cars And Sprawl?
'Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was a knockout Thursday in a new role: San Fernando Valley car salesman.'
The Politics Of Sprawl
Sprawl isn't simply the result of market forces, argues Joel Hirschhorn, but the result of a determined "sprawl lobby."
The First Transit Station Naming Rights
Nextel Communication's $50 million deal to name to the Las Vegas Convention Center monorail station is the first of its kinds.
Seattle Busted
Seattle must now find a new source of income after taxes for street lighting is deemed illegal.
Governor Proposes Statewide Transportation Planning
In efforts to create 'a more rational planning framework', the state of Massachusetts will apply new standards to all major transportation projects before the projects can secure funding.
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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