Housing

Cleveland, Cincinnati Unite To Fight Sprawl

Greater Cleveland and Cincinnati share the same challenge - fighting sprawl.

October 30, 2000 - The Cincinnati Post

Silicon Valley Sprouts Grand Estates Amidst Housing Shortage

While middle-class and low-wage workers suffer from an acute housing shortage, Silicon Valley magnates are erecting large estates.

October 30, 2000 - Contra Costa Times-Walnut Creek

Relocation Money Equals New Home

Glendale's Edison-Pacific project creates housing problems for some, but dream fulfillment for others.

October 30, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Homeownership Rate Highest In Nation's History

The percent of Americans who own their homes hit a record high 67.7 percent in the third quarterof 2000.

October 28, 2000 - HUD News

Promises Made, Promises Kept?

Threats loom to the Community Reinvestment Act.

October 27, 2000 - Planning Magazine

World's Fairs: Vehicles For Urban Improvement

With the right planning, a world’s fair can be a powerful agent for urban renewal.

October 27, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

A Tale of Two Washington Cities

Downtown revitalization efforts achieve different degrees of success in two Washington State cities.

October 26, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Sprawl: Learn How To Deal With It

The Brookings Institute features a policy brief by Anthony Downs on how local cities can effectively deal with fast growth.

October 26, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

Cisco's High-Tech Campus Sprawl?

San Jose approves Internet company's plans for a sprawling development in rural Coyote Valley, stunning observers.

October 26, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A New Building, An Old Problem

Overcrowded school district implements innovative plan to create space.

October 25, 2000 - Orange County Register

For The Greater Good

Proponents of Eminent Domain go to battle with small landowners in the name of "public purpose."

October 25, 2000 - Planning Magazine

HUD Awards $85.7 Million in Housing Assistance

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo today awarded $85.7 million for 8,500 housing assistance vouchers that housing agencies and non-profit organizations will use tokeep families together and help persons with disabilities.

October 24, 2000 - HUD News

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.

October 23, 2000 - The New York Times

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.

October 23, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Colorado's Boom Towns

Five boom towns in Colorado are among the top 20 fastest growing communities in the United States.

October 23, 2000 - The Denver Post

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.

October 22, 2000 - National Association of Home Builders

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.

October 22, 2000 - HUD News

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.

October 22, 2000 - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

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.

October 21, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

House of the Rising Slum

Leaving growth management in the hands of California’s local governments is a guarantee of increasingly large-scale slums.

October 21, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

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Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.