Housing
Wal-Mart's 2004 Expansion Plans
Watch out -- Wal-Mart will add 50 million net new square feet in 2004.
Managing Metropolitan Growth: The Twin Cities Experience
This overview of growth policy in the Twin Cities region recounts the evolution of a number of policy tools—for infrastructure, parks and open space, and transportation—and their interaction.
Housing For Grandfamilies
New federal housing programs target 'grandfamilies'--households headed by grandparents.
The Bay Area's Booms And Busts
Though long-term market fundamentals in the Bay Area are strong despite the current downturn, the region faces a number of challenges that could constrain growth.
Brawl Over Sprawl
Matthew Kiefer frames the recent debates over sprawl into a larger context of the evolving meaning of urban sprawl in everyday lives.
CHA Development Begins Market Unit Sales
Henry Horner Homes, the first mixed-income community on land used for public housing, will soon put their condominium units up for sale.
Development Enters The Urban Core In Phoenix
The Phoenix Valley's expansion frenzy approaches the north Phoenix urban area as a builder acquires a parcel of state trust land.
Increased Homeownership Opportunities
The Houston Chronicle reports that a combination of factors are making homeownership opportunities more accessible to low and moderate income households and minorities.
Home Repair and Maintenance Needs for Suburban Seniors
Many seniors, especially those living in the suburbs, need help in home repair and maintenance.
What's Wrong With Urban Planning
A freelance writer for the Chicago Tribune airs his frustrations with urban planning, and tries to offer an alternative solution.
Transformation Of Chattanooga's Waterfront
Chattanooga rediscovers the river.
End Of The Line For Ahmanson Ranch Development
A 17-year battle between developers and environmentalists comes to an end as 2,800-acre Ahmanson Ranch is sold to the state for $150 million.
Insurance And Coastal Development
FEMA may subsidize coastal sprawl in hurricane areas, since market rate insurance would be too high for most.
Livable, But Not Affordable
Columbia, MD, a planned community developed by the Rouse Co. in 1967, is experiencing an affordable housing shortage.
Boston Scraps Housing Desegregation Program
The recent decision to allow Boston public housing residents to choose the developments where they live evokes memories of Boston's rocky past with desegregation programs.
More School Age Children, Families Left Behind
In efforts to curb overcrowding in schools, suburbs in Eastern Massachusetts are 'child-proofing' their neighborhoods by limiting multifamily construction to one to two bedroom units. Critics assert that the measure would leave low and moderate income fam
Miami Housing Market Is Hot
A study indicates that the Miami housing market is one of the most overheated housing markets in the country.
The Excitement Of Urban Living
Lofts are attracting new residents to urban centers.
Large Scale Developers At Odds With Slow Growth Ordinance
Developers of the biggest subdivision ever proposed in a small Vermont town are proposing to change an ordinance designed to slow growth.
The Balancing Act Of Code Enforcement
In the most overcrowded city in the U.S., officials and advocates are trying to address health and safety concerns related to overcrowding, without displacing the very people they are trying to protect.
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
