Housing
'Sweeping Plans' For Revitalizing The Nation's Capital
Washington D.C. officials unveil revitalization plans aimed at generating affordable housing.
Struggling Luxury Malls
The contrasting success of the Merrick Park and Bal Harbour luxury malls in Miami's surburbs are a reminder of the importance of neighborhoods.
Why Arizona Housing Bubble Will Not Burst
Rising housing values in Greater Phoenix may remind us of the recent speculative bubble of Wall Street, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Bechtel Selected For Iraq Infrastructure Contract
For the first time in history, an American corporation will be rebuilding an entire foreign country.
A Master Of Mass Housing
Samuel J. LeFrak, an outspoken champion of middle-income housing, dies at 85.
$100 Million Plan To Revitalize Downtown Brooklyn
Revitalization plan includes rezoning to encourage commercial and residential development.
New Apartments For A Suburban City
New apartments blend urban ideas into business-park settings in San Jose.
Los Angeles' Newly Hip Downtown For Rent Only
Welcome to the 'new' downtown Los Angeles, where it's hip to rent a trendy converted loft in an historic building.
Tejon Ranch: Huge Projects For A Huge Landowner
Tejon Ranch owns what might be the largest contiguous stretch of land controlled by one property owner in California.
A Planner Takes Heat For Limiting Sprawl
To help curb sprawl, the Romney administration has turned to a planner who opposes Somerville's plan to attract retail stores to Assembly Square.
Boomburbs
Is Anaheim the New Brooklyn? With no soaring skyline or grand public spaces, "Boomburbs" are the ubiquitous background noise of the greater metropolis.
Bush Proposes Major Change For Section 8
The Bush administration wants states to manage the vast Section 8 housing programs.
College Town Embroiled In Rental Registration Ordinance Debate
Dialogue heats up in Athens, GA, where the community is considering a rental registration ordinance to better enforce quality of life issues.
The Fault That Could Eat Los Angeles
A massive and dangerous fault is found to run directly through the heart of Los Angeles.
Finalists For Rebuilding Iraq
Mammoth construction management firms Bechtel and Parsons are the two finalists to be selected for a $600 million contract for rebuilding Iraq. [Link corrected.]
Impact Of Zoning On Affordable Housing
Most of Massachusetts' problems with affordable housing can be traced directly to the state's zoning law.
Ovrom Takes Over Embattled Los Angeles CRA
Bud Ovrom discusses the challenges ahead as he assumes the leadership of the CRA in LA in the midst of severe budget cuts and pending lawsuits.
Competing For Minneapolis' Largest Housing Site
The right to build the largest number of owner-occupied homes in Minneapolis in recent history is up for grabs.
Former Industrial Town Reinvents Itself
A former mill town, Post St. Joe, FL. is now a top beach destination.
Sprawl's Impact On Military Bases
Military installations are being threatened by uncontrolled land development and states are reacting with a number of sound approaches.
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
