Government / Politics
Bad Planning Ethics
An example in Contra Costa, CA of politics subverting the planning process.
Homeowners Sue Homeowners' Association
Homeowners in Twins Rivers say homeowners' association resembles a local government.
Colosseum Branding
Where do you draw the line when it comes to corporate sponsorship and naming of Colosseums.
Case Study: The Religious Land Use Act
The Boston Globe features a story about the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act.
Three Detroit Housing Officials Fired
The top three officials of the Detroit Housing Commission have been ousted by Mayor Kilpatrick.
Hidden Modernism In The World Of Audit
In today's environment, every judgement that affects anyone must be backed up with expert advice: the audit.
Noise Ordinance Invalid
Hartford's noise ordinance -- adopted five years ago as a way to keep neighborhood noise levels down is invalid, a court rules.
Tough Questions For Toronto
Politicians are avoiding the tough questions faced by the Greater Toronto area.
S.F. Planning Chief Took Money From Developer
San Francisco's Planning Commission President violated conflict of interest law by taking $20,000 from a developer.
Eminent Domain: Church Or Costco?
Eminent domain proceedings in Cyrpus, CA are shaping up to be a test of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.
Growth Management Clashes With Housing
At a San Luis Obispo, CA workshop, local officials complain that housing elements don't take resource constraints into account.
Congressman Champions Smart Growth For CA
Portland's progressive congressional representative, Earl Blumenauer, discusses the ISTEA reauthorization and the momentum building in Washington for smart growth development.
San Francisco Suddenly Without A Planning Commission
Until the showdown between the major and Board of Supervisors is resolved, new projects remain on hold.
South Carolia Supreme Court Upholds Land Use Plan
Opponents of the plan argued that the County Council didn't get approval from the county's planning commission.
Impact Fees Unknown To Iowa Developers
Unlike most states, Iowa doesn't charge impact fees to developers; leaving infrastructure expansion costs to the city and residents.
California's Illogical Water Policy
This Sacramento Bee Story examines the complex process by which unused water is now conveyed... when it is conveyed.
Boroughs Could Save Los Angeles
If Los Angeles secessions succeeds, it will be the greatest political division since the Civil War. Perhaps boroughs are an alternative.
Recreational Trails And Property Rights
The government is edging for control of a popular recreation trail through rural Massachusetts, and part of a 200-mile network.
Candidates Debate Sensible Growth Issues
Illinois candidates answer questions about how they'll address local and regional growth as governor.
A Severe National Housing Crisis
New York Times advocates for more government involvement in solving a housing crisis "nearly as severe as the one that spurred Congress to act just after World War II."
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
