Housing
Workforce Housing Fund Hopes To Be Smart Growth Catalyst
Jay Stark of the Phoenix Realty Group elaborates on the promise of workforce housing development in neighborhood revitalization.
Rural Flight?
Not quite. However, hobby farms as an alternative to suburban lifestyles are catching on in Chicago.
Suburban Living Contributes To U.S. Obesity Epidemic
Study finds that obesity is more likely in sprawling areas than mixed-use neighborhoods.
The Wide-Shallow Lot: A Good Thing for Buyers or Builders?
Purchasers don't always consider all of the facts when choosing a new home on a wide-shallow lot.
A Unique Collection Of Urban Properties
Will Starwood Urban's funky portfolio fetch a superfunky $500 million?
Holland's Floating Houses
Two-thirds of the Dutch live below sea level. A potential solution? Houses are built on hollow concrete pontoons.
Expiring Tax Credits Could Benefit Investors
Could a wave of expiring tax credits projects represent new opportunities for apartment building investors?
Atlanta's Perimeter May Become Region's Center
Atlanta's new development is increasingly focused on rail stations around the city's Perimeter.
The Case For Accessory Apartments
Studies show that accessory apartments could provide very large numbers of affordable rental units in good neighborhoods, without subsidy or rent controls.
In Defense Of Gentrification
Richard Cravatts argues that gentrification is a "catalyst for overall growth."
Why Home Prices Are About To Crash
The editor of the Washington Monthly points out compelling signs that the housing bubble is about to burst.
Ambitous Makeover Plans For Montreal's Waterfront
A review of the plans to transform Montreal's waterfront.
Red-Hot Housing Market Shouldn't Change Planning Principles
These days, a house in California costs a lot of money. Inevitably, the planning system gets blamed for the mess.
Rural Home Design Guidelines
What makes a rural house a well designed one? Ireland's Cork County Council provides its guidelines.
Vasectomy Zoning
Are suburban housing policies intentionally limiting housing options for parents with children to keep school costs low?
Recapturing the Heart of Paris Through Its Belly
Parisians plan large-scale urban renewal efforts in Les Halles, known as the "belly" of the city.
Seattle's Reformist Legacy
The 1967 group "Choose an Effective City Council" (CHECC) reshaped Seattle city politics just in time to reshape its physical growth as well.
Lessons from San Diego's Downtown Building Boom
Condo developers have tapped into a previously unrecognized condo market, and the infusion of development money is reshaping California's southernmost big city.
Innovative New 'Workforce Housing' Fund Launched
An innovative new private equity fund s dedicated to building homes in Los Angeles's inner city.
Looking To The West
East coast cities are becoming old school as the American West exemplifies new urban patterns.
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
