Government / Politics
U.S. Census Bureau Moving HQ
The U.S. Census Bureau will move to a new environmentally friendly structure.
Selling The Public Square
Public entities must use discretion in accepting private money.
Contractor Bids On Rights To Develop On Prime State Lands
An entrepreneur purchases exclusive rights to build waterfront housing along the entire New York's state canal system.
Victoria's New Planning System Fails
A study finds that a new experimental planning system in Victoria, Australia is a dismal failure.
New Growth Policies For California?
New state growth policies could accompany a new governor for California.
California Cities Must Reclaim Their Money
California's political system is broken. Local governments in California are handcuffed by Sacramento, and unable to develop their own tax structures and spending priorities.
San Francisco Can Lead The Nation In Using Solar Energy
San Francisco incorporates sustainable building practices, including pilot solar programs, in its own real estate but stymies the use of solar energy by residential and commercial property owners
Smart Growth or A Loss of Open Space?
Governor Romney is considering cutting off spending to protect open space in Massachusetts.
Pro-Community Agenda Urged For Democrats In '04
What if next year's Democratic nominee made a big issue out of keeping American communities vital?
Broadening Tax Credits To Aid Working Families
A credit to enhance income security for both low-income families could broaden the political constituency for investments in working families.
HOA's: California's First Level Of Government
In a sign of rebellion against homowner association boards, three new California bills would weaken the powers of HOAs.
State Treasurer On California Budget's Policy Implications
Treasurere Phil Angelides analyzes the budget, its impact on the capacity to accomodate the state's inevitable growth, and it's implications for California's long-term fiscal health.
WTC Fallout And Political Priorities
New York City was deceived after 9/11.
California Recall's Infrastructure Set-Aside Sleeper
California's October 7 recall ballot will feature more than Gray, Cruz, and Arnold.
Illinois: The Windy State?
With a few commercial wind farm developments underway, Illinois is joining the 'nationwide surge' to use wind power as source of energy.
California Cities And The Budget Agreement
This years state budget relys on borrowing, rollovers, and city revenue to decrease the deficit. The cities have had enough.
Friday Funny: Paul Newman To Sue HUD
An Op-Ed by Paul Newman
Rethinking State Water Management
An influential business group recommends major changes to Florida water laws.
Denver May Have To 'Reduce Stress' Of Citizens
A ballot initiative demands Denver city council "reduce stress" of residents.
The Necessity And Cost Of Urban Revitalization
Reiscast interviews William Hudnut on the prospects of urban revitalization, based today's economic environment and demographic changes.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
