Housing
Suburbs And The Census: Patterns Of Growth And Decline
This paper examines nearly 2,600 suburbs in 35 metropolitan areas, and finds that, suburban population growth and decline is highly uneven, with declining suburbs concentrated mainly in older metro areas of the Midwest and the Northeast.
Report: Ventura County, CA, Faces Severe Housing Shortage
Study says Ventura County, CA, is facing a severe housing crisis and will run out of housing by 2008.
1,600 More Angelinos To Live, Work, Play In Downtown L.A.
Two housing projects may bring 1,600 units to downtown Los Angeles.
Ventura County Housing Shortage Is Near, Study Warns
Study suggests that there are significant deficiencies in the capacity of existing planning systems to accomodate rational planning goals.
Former Gerber Plant To Be Redeveloped As Urban Village
A former Gerber Plant in Ashville, NC, will be redeveloped under new zoning into a New Urbanist development featuring mixed use buildings, pedestrian orientation, and public/private joint partnerships.
A Hole In S.F.'s Mission Bay Neighborhood
Catellus Development Corp. has suspended construction at the highly-touted Mission Bay campus.
Power Plant To Be Converted To Offices
A $55 million project will convert an imposing electrical power plant in Chester City, PA, into office space.
When Does Housing Become Sprawl?
Massachusetts wants "smart growth", but desperately needs new housing. Will growth controls be responsible for a chronic housing shortage?
Boston's Mayor Attempts To Spur Development In 'Crosstown'
Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced a plan to encourage development in the "Crosstown Corridor"
Residents Laugh At Proposal For 635-Foot Towers
Residents of Portland, ME, consider the proposal for building two 635-foot towers and a complex with two hospitals, a marina, cable cars, to be too big and "metropolitan."
Minority Home Mortgage Lending In Greater New York
The paper illustrates that, while minority homeownership rates have increased, blacks and other minorities are often still denied mortgages at a higher rate than whites, face higher costs for credit, and are more vulnerable to foreclosure.
Nocatee Plan Will Cause Urban Sprawl
Sierra Club explains its position on the Nocatee development plan for northeast Florida.
Nocatee: Sierra Club's Stance Criticized
Editorial criticizes the Sierra Club's stance on the Nocatee mega-development plan in Florida.
Community Protests Against Anti-Sprawl Plan
New apartment development draws protest from community in Philadelphia's Main Line suburb.
So. CA Reverses National Housing Trend
Nationwide, home ownership rose to 66% last year. But in Los Angeles, only 38.6% own their homes. Only NYC has more renters.
San Francisco's Impossible Residence Element
San Francisco's Planning Department is charged with the near-impossible task of explaining how to build 2,716 new housing units a year.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Raise Mortage Limits
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac raise the mortage limit on single-family homes.
Housing Sales Strong As Consumer Confidence Drops
While the consumer confidence index dropped this month, housing sales continued to be strong.
State Supreme Court Hears Housing Case
The State Supreme Court in New Jersey hears the West Windsor Township v. Toll Brothers Inc. concerning housing barriers.
Developing L.A.'s Urban Core
The Planning Report interviews two of the most prominent developers shaping Los Angeles' urban core.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
