Housing
Emerging Urban Development Markets
Once, these neighborhoods weren't so nice after dark. But things change when districts gentrify.
Nashville In Tune With New Urbanism
Developers are changing the face of Nashville.
Omaha's Comeback
In recent years, the City of Omaha has made considerable progress in curbing and reversing negative trends, such as population loss and the deterioration of neighborhoods.
Average Housing Prices in U.S. Metropolitan Areas Up
In U.S. metropolitan areas, the average price of homes hits $278,000.
HUD Restores $156 Million To Section 8
Government restored funds in response to public housing authorities' appeals.
How A Town Becomes A 'Wal-Mart Suburb'
A columnist for Business Week describes his return to the small town of Santa Maria, CA, and how it destroyed its character to save itself.
Homeownership Affordability In Urban America
Beginning in 2004, first time homebuyers in the US earning the medianfamiliy income will not be able to qualify for the median priced US homewith 10% down.
The 'New Developer'
A new breed of community-saavy developer is increasingly recognizing the value of (and budgeting for) public participation.
The 'Trickle-Up' Effect Of Home Prices
In Southern California's booming market, $10 million buys only a "starter mansion."
Contra Costa County Cities Encourage Mixed Use
Cities in Contra Costa County, CA, find smart growth appealing.
Ordinance To Create 'Charming, Walkable Village'
A city adopts ordinance to discourage big-boxe retailers.
Greenspan: What Housing Bubble?
Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan, said that experts could not confirm the existence or formation of a housing bubble.
Six Reasons Why The Housing Bubble Doesn't Exist
Not everyone agrees that the housing bubble is about to end. Some say it doesn't exist.
The Housing Bubble Will End
Two professors describe the possible economic consequences when the housing bubble begins to deflate.
Encouraging Public Participation In Urban Planning
A non-profit makes ublic participation in urban planning seem less like a "chore."
Mexican Housing Market Is A Goldmine
Developer and investor Sam Zell finds big money in small Mexican homes.
New Urbanism And Housing: Let The Market Decide
City officials should let market forces drive New Urbanism.
Northampton Catches Up To Tear-down Trend
Northampton, Massachusetts faces an uglier side of successful economic revitalization.
The Growing Clout Of 'Micropolitans'
More than one in 10 Americans now reside in micropolitan areas -- towns with 10,000 to 49,999 people.
Student Housing Ignites A Gold Rush In The UK
University towns in the UK see prices for housing rise by as much as 133% in the last five years.
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.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
