Housing
Being Green Makes Money
Sustainable development isn't just good environmental policy, it makes financial sense as well.
Bay Cities Quibble Over Housing
Several municipalities are concern over the recently released state housing needs mandate.
Pollution May Doom Downtown L.A. Schools
L.A. School Board says environmental problems in downtown L.A. may prevent new schools from being in the area and "require some existing schools to shut down."
Environmentalists Sue To Stop High-Tech Campus
Environmentalists are suing the city of San Jose to stop a new technology research park by Cisco Systems.
Sprawl Vs. High-Density Housing
A survey shows that overcrowding in San Francisco has made residents more open to innovative housing concepts.
New Fenway Park Hits Roadblocks
After an acrimonious hearing, a proposed $600 million new Fenway Park in Boston looks unlikely.
Economic Gardening
Littleton, Colorado's healthier approach to economic development.
City Seeking To Lure Builders
Housing developers are shunning Philadelphia; here's what the city needs to do to bring them back.
Texas Growth Drains Water Supply
There is not enough water to support Texas' growth. Predictions are so severe El Paso in considering bannng lawns.
Stanford Faces Growth Restrictions
Faced with a low-cost housing crunch, Stanford University is under pressure to expand.
Habitat Planning A Subdivision
Habitat for Humanity is planning a 22-home subdivision in Piru, California. This is its most ambitious project yet.
Boston Praised For Turnaround In Public Housing
According to a HUD report, the Boston Public Housing Authority has transformed its reputation.
Revival For Ventura Harbor
Channel Islands Harbor is struggling. Developers are proposing to revamp a major hotel and restaurant.
Digital Dublin
High-tech office campuses proposed for Alameda County are likely to be incorporated into a new Digital Dublin.
Bulletin To Stop Chain Store Development
A new bimonthly bulletin is dedicated to reporting on efforts nationwide to stop chain store proliferation and support locally owned businesses.
Who Should Run The Housing Voucher Program?
The Brookings Institution presents a proposal to reform the Section 8 housing voucher program.
Santa Monica To Slow Growth
SM has new guidelines for building size. This may slow growth and possibly reduce the value of some property.
Housing Crisis Grows At University
San Francisco State University faces a housing crisis as students struggle to find a place to live.
Developer Incentive Plan Disallowed
The California Coastal Commission rejected a proposal to allow developers to choose from a range of affordable housing incentives.
Center Of Attention
Anaheim hopes the new $176.5 million convention center will bring in profits as the city transforms itself into a tourist and convention destination.
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
