Housing
Dallas' 10-Year Progress Report
In 1991 a report warned that Dallas would be gridlocked by 2001. Ten years later, the Dallas News looks at the city's progress.
Rural Housing In Trouble
President Bush's budget provisions raise concerns for rural housing.
What's Wrong With Kansas City?
If you are unhappy with a city's services, is deannexation worth considering, or is it going too far?
The Changing Face Of Seattle's Public Housing
The city's housing authority is razing old housing and replacing it with vibrant, mixed-income urban neighborhoods.
The Most Expensive Home In The U.S.?
Microsoft's Gates applies for a permit to add a room to perhaps the most expensive home in the U.S.
A Candid Look At California's Housing Crisis
State Director of Housing and Community Development Department Julie Bornstein speaks on the current housing situation.
Planning For Density
California Assemblyman Alan Lowenthal speaks on increasing housing density to battle housing shortages.
Federal Funding For Smart Growth?
The new Bush administration has said it wants to allocate funds for "smart growth" initiatives.
HUD's Native American Housing Conference
The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will sponsor its first comprehensive homeownership planning conference for urban Indian areas March 27-28 in Seattle, WA.
Breaking The Mold In Sprawl Valley
Achieving balance between growth and quality of life in Goodyear, AZ.
Impact Of Apartment REITs On Multifamily Housing
The advantages of REITs’ unique structure, singular ownership, and professional management have all positively influenced the industry.
Boston's Cardinal Law Fights For Affordable Housing
Bernard Cardinal Law plans to show his support for 'anti-snob' zoning laws.
Hottest Real Estate Markets For 2001
Many of the markets that registered the strongest demand last year now have a relatively limited number of units available.
Hollywood Housing Renewal On The Move
Historical apartment complexes are in demand in Hollywood. Vintage buildings are being bought and restored.
Seedy Chic In Pasadena, California
Old Pasadena has a successful shopping and entertainment district, and it includes pawn, porn and tattoo shops.
Giving The Suburb A Sense Of Town
A bedroom community attempts to create sense of place.
Redesigning California: No Good Paradigm
California does not have enough housing, electricity, water, schools or freeways. And people keep coming. What should we do?
A Call For Sound Coastal Planning
At a conference on coastal growth sponsored by the Georgia Conservancy and other environmental groups, Edward T.McMahon, director of land use programs for The Conservation Fund called for careful growth control along Georgia's coastline.
High-density Housing Targets City Sprawl
San Jose, CA, will reserve underused land for new apartments instead developing on vacant land. The decision is being praised for addressing the housing shortage while controlling sprawl.
FEMA Flood Maps Online
Businesses and consumers can now directly order floodmaps online through FEMA.
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
