Housing
Toronto Needs Federal Spending
Federal spending is needed to help cities like Toronto that are experiencing urban problems.
Pasadena Redevelopment Poses Infill Challenge
In Pasadena, CA, owners of the defunct Ambassador College campus re-envision redevelopment plans for the site, including transit oriented development.
The Demographics Of Real Estate
Developers and real estate investors are increasingly realizing that demographics ultimately shapes development.
Curbing Sprawl With 'Smart Commute'
Fannie Mae's "Smart Commute" mortgage program offers incentives for homeowners that use mass transit.
Parking Spot Battles
Apartment dwellers and owners of single-family homes clash over street parking.
Millennial Housing Commission Misses The Point
A longtime activist assesses the Millennial Housing Commission report's questionable assumptions and remedies, and the real solutions that were ignored.
St. George Faces Explosive Growth
St. George, a small town in Utah's southwest corner, is experiencing explosive growth. The Salt Lake Tribute details the challenges the town faces.
Megaresorts Shake Up Phoenix
Massive investment in luxury resorts will create Arizona's two new largest hotels -- aiming to lure convention groups from Las Vegas.
Downtown Revitalization and New Urbanism
Tulsa "the poster child of sprawl" struggles with urban redevelopment in and around its downtown.
Housing America's Poor
Rental housing for America's poor families is farther out of reach than ever.
Trends In Multi-generational Housing Enclaves
A new mega-housing development in Chicago represents a future trend a multi-generational housing enclaves.
Big Boxes Invade Urban Neighborhoods
After saturating the suburbs with stores, "big box" retailers, are moving into dense city neighborhoods.
Property Firms Decide To Offer Partnerships
Two real-estate firms are showing a strong vote of confidence that demand for commercial real estate will continue to grow.
A Missed Learning Opportunity
The architectural implications of the September 11, 2001 tragedy; Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson to practice humane urban design?
City Considers Affordable Housing Policy
Freemont, CA, is considering a new policy that aims for more affordable and high-density housing.
A Master Plan For Nashville
A master plan for Nashville, TN, will be based on community input.
Baltimore's Successful Waterfront: 25 Years In The Making
Baltimore's waterfront redevelopment effort has been so successful that now, 25 years later, the waterfront has finally been built out.
The Aesthetics Of Security
Slate presents a slide show demonstrating various aesthetics of security, from Wurster Hall at U.C. Berkeley to U.S. embassies abroad.
Lower Manhattan Rebuilding Efforts 'Paralyzed'
Aiming to please everyone, the efforts to rebuild Lower Manhattan are 'paralyzed'
L.A.-Bakersfield Megalopolis Or Sprawl?
Three new massive developments -- one of which would be the largest housing project in L.A. County's history -- along the windswept Grapevine would link Los Angeles and Bakersfield.
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.
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
