Housing
Coloradans Want Growth Control
Coloradans are willing to pay for better schools, better transportation, and they support growth-control measures.
Developing Affordable Housing
An Orange County developer is working to provide affordable housing in one of the nation's most expensive housing markets.
Tax May Fund Smart Growth Projects In Bay Area
The Association of Bay Area Governments may propose an increase in business property taxes, with all revenue directed to "smart growth" projects.
First Subdivision To Shelter Ancient Sites
An innovative new housing project co-exists with an archaeological dig.
The Rebirth Of Santa Monica Boulevard
After two years of misery for commuters and store owners, Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood is almost finished.
The Next Decade For Housing
The National Association of Home Builders publishes a report, "The Next Decade for Housing," which estimates that houses are getting larger.
More Culver City-Fox Hills Office Space
Companies want Westside locations without paying the Westside prices for rent. This new project could meet that need.
The New Suburbs
The suburbs of the last 50 years are growing into cities. A study analyzes the complex population and urban growth trends now transforming the nation.
Megalopolis Forming Along I-4
Census figures show that the Interstate-4 corridor is growing rapidly; Orlando and Tampa may eventually merge into a megalopolis.
Benefits of 'Mother-in-Law Apartments'
"Accessory dwellings units," known previously as "mother-in-law apartments, can provide the right kind of affordable housing for some.
Las Vegas Wants To Build A Downtown
Las Vegas -- the city best known for it's imitation monuments -- wants to build a real downtown.
Ten Best Cities For Real Estate Investment
Real estate magazine GlobeSt.com conducts a readers survey to find the top cities for real estate investment.
Saving Phoenix's Obsolete Ghetto
Despite obsolete public housing, its residents fight to keep the Phoenix housing projects.
Philadelphia Takes Over Disney Site
The city takes control of a proposed development for $12 million after Disney fails to come up with a suitable alternative.
Tale Of Two Census Tracts
St. Louis is yet another city following the national trend of suburbanization, with blighted inner city areas and booming fringe communities.
Planning For A Sustainable Bay Area
A 25-year plan titled "Draft Compact for a Sustainable Bay Area: Economy, Environment, Equity" is available for public comment. It tackles some of the Bay Area's toughest planning issues.
Urbanizing Orange County
Traditionally known as the low density suburban neighbor of Los Angeles, the region has discovered that it is becoming denser than its urban counterpart.
Sustaining Atlanta's Growth
Since 1950, the city has experienced phenomenal growth. Planning experts are wondering how long it can last.
Controlling Rocky Mountain Sprawl
Legislators are battling over the state's new growth control bill, which may or may not require regional planning.
Growth Follows New England Highway
Along Interstate 495, once rural areas have given way to suburban sprawl and the new edge cities of New England.
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
