Housing
Vacant Land in Cities: An Urban Resource
Vacant land and abandoned buildings can be an economic development resource for cities.
The State Of Online Real Estate
46% of all online consumers have already used the Internet to research real estate related information. Is this the future?
Bringing Residential Development To Downtown
Though the Olymipics were more than 4 years ago, the promise of a downtown Atlanta renaissance is finally becoming a reality.
So. California's Infrastructure Needs Attention
How will Southern California deal with an unprecedented pressure on the region's infrastructure?
Central Florida: Growing Fast
The region is seeing builders transform both the city core and rural areas with new developments, including some notable projects such as Celebration and Avalon Park.
The Two Loudoun Counties
Loudoun County, Virginia is a case study in how to balance rapid business growth with slow-growth livability.
Half The World Lives In Cities
With fifty percent of the world living in urban areas, governments are facing more pressure to make cities more livable.
Guide To Senior Housing
It's possible to tap public funds to build affordable senior housing if you know where to look.
Observations From Three Gorges
An American engineer involved in the construction of the massive Three Gorges Hydro-Power Project in China offers his perspective.
Building To Withstand A Catastrophic Earthquake
Los Angeles' new Catholic cathedral is being built to withstand a catastrophic earthquake -- even 500 years from now.
Downtown Phoenix Enters Race For Stadium
Downtown Phoenix has entered the race to become home to a new stadium for the Arizona Cardinals.
New Urbanist Development Succeeds
After tough opposition, a South Carolina subdivision is gaining accolades for its neo-traditional neighborhood concept.
Nevada Gets Grant For Homeless
Homeless assistance providers will receive $3.85 Million in grants from HUD.
Las Vegas Is Taking Homeowners Downtown
It takes more than stores and office buildings to revitalize a tired downtown. Las Vegas is implementing a strategy that is also a trend for many cities in the western U.S. -- building housing downtown.
Radical Housing Initiatives
President Clinton is making dramatic changes to housing policy. But what happens when the new president takes office?
Homeless Families On The Rise
The problem of homelessness is getting worse. The gap between the demand for affordable housing and supply is making families with children the fastest growing segment of the homeless population in the U.S.
Middle Class Gets Help Buying Homes
An innovative lease-purchase program aims to help middle-class citizens with homeownership in the Bay Area where median home price is more than $300,000.
Black Churches Renewing Neighborhoods
African American churches are revitalizing neglected neighborhoods by providing housing, schools and financing.
States Ranked By Per Capita Development
A study by the American Planning Association ranks 49 states according to the per capita development rate.
Long Beach Serves Notice To Developer
The Queensway Bay project is behind schedule. Long Beach officials have given the developer 30 days to begin.
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
