Housing
Urban, Suburban Growth Key In Vote
According to the Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse, urban and suburban growth issues are on the November 7th ballots in 17 states.
Problems With Cisco-Greenbelt Truce
The alliance between Cisco Systems and the Greenbelt Alliance surrounding a proposed 20,000 worker campus meets opposition from other environmental groups.
Colorado's Boom Towns
Five boom towns in Colorado are among the top 20 fastest growing communities in the United States.
Growth Restrictions Increase Cost Of Housing
According to the National Association of Home Builders tight restrictionson growth are pushing up the cost of housing past affordable levels formany young American families.
Best HUD Budget in 20 Years
HUD says the landmark budget will provide affordable housing orhomeownership assistance for nearly 7.5 million families in the coming year.
County Must Answer for Lack of Affordable Homes
A Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled that Sonoma CountySupervisors failed to address their obligations to affordable housing inthe region.
L.A.'s Booming Korean American Mall
Built in 1929, the historic Chapman Park Market on Sixth Street, is experiencing a resurgence, drawing a new generation of Korean Americans.
House of the Rising Slum
Leaving growth management in the hands of California’s local governments is a guarantee of increasingly large-scale slums.
Cities Ranked By Population Growth
A new Census study reports that city populations boomed in the South and West, and shows new city population rankings.
Homeless Man Sues Over Closed Housing List
Homeless man claims the Richmond Housing Authority violated state and federal fair housing laws by blocking persons with disabilities from a waiting list.
A Model Garden City is Still Thriving
"Garden city" movement's first experiment is a precursor of today's push for environmentally sensitive cities.
Place Doesn't Matter Anymore
Imagine owning a business with 100 employees--most of whom have never met except online or in conference calls. Are you a digital nomad?
New Urbanism In Baton Rouge
Public/private initiatives are integrating new urbanist principles into Baton Rouge’s city center.
CO Growth Control Opponents Raise Record Funds
Opponents of a Colorado growth control initiative have will become the biggest initiative fund-raisers in Colorado history.
Place Making: A New Suburban Trend
Reinventing suburban communities with a sense of place.
New Trend: Malls Out-Mixed Use In
Hollywood and Pasadena are the sites of TrizecHahn projects that shift the focus from malls to mixed use developments. Is this a risk?
For the Greater Good
A broad definition of "public purpose" stirs criticism of eminent domain.
New Growth Report on Phoenix
Arizona State University has prepared an analysis of major growth trends and policy challenges facing the Phoenix region.
Tenant-Based Assistance Case Studies
The Department of Housing and Urban Development presents case studies of the conversion of project-based assistance to tenant-based assistance.
Colorado Agriculture Giving Way To Sprawl
Farms in Boulder County, CO are being gobbled in by steady urban development. In their place are "designer" farms.
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
