The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Gov. Schwarzenegger, flanked by New York Gov. Pataki, and British Prime Minister Tony Blair by telecast, signed the landmark global warming emissions bill, AB 32, making California the first state to place a cap on greenhouse gas emissions.

September 28 - The San Francisco Chronicle

An initiative by the High Point, North Carolina police department has shown results in cleaning up a drug-riddled neighborhood by using "soft" pressure from families and community members to change behaviors.

September 28 - The Wall Street Journal

A recently released study shows that less than half of the nation's communities are preparing for the growing ranks of the aging population in America.

September 28 - The Houston Chronicle

The new Thai military junta is freezing big box stores expansion programs in an effort to protect the remaining small stores.

September 28 - Inquirer (Philippines)

Pasadena residents say new denser mixed-use development is threatening the character of the city.

September 28 - The Los Angeles Times

Public transit ridership increased 3.2% in the first six months of 2006, according to a recent report released by the American Public Transportation Association.

September 28 - American Public Transportation Association (APTA)

Scotland may be on the cusp of overhauling its planning practices, which are now seen as cumbersome, exclusive, and outdated.

September 28 - Mike Lydon

A group of urban design activists in San Francisco create a green rest stop in a public parking space -- arguing that we should rethink what public space needs to be in dense urban areas.

September 28 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Shaun Donovan, commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, is winning cheers for his innovative thinking as he works to meet the city's ambitious housing goals.

September 28 - The New York Times

2,800 acres of Central California farmland has been effectively split into a collection of 40-acre parcels, all of which have been zoned to contain up to two residential units. Many in the nearby community are upset at the loss of farmland.

September 28 - Modesto Bee

Three major metropolitan areas in India will soon have Metropolitan Planning Committees, a move expected to greatly improve coordination of local planning agencies and developers. The committees will also give a greater voice to local residents.

September 28 - Mumbai Newsline

Google is testing its new transit trip planning service in six U.S. cities.

September 28 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Without conducting environmental analysis as required by federal law, the Bush administration suspended Clinton-era rules banning road building in national forests.

September 27 - The Los Angeles Times

Bloomingdale's opening in San Francisco on Sept. 28 is just another sign of major retailers investing in downtowns despite the higher costs.

September 27 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A day after Riviera Beach contracted with a developer for hotels, condos, marinas, shops and a new harbor, and 4 months after Gov. Bush signed a law outlawing government seizure of land for private development, 4 property owners filed a suit.

September 27 - Suen-Sentinel.com

While the city's light-rail system is plagued with construction delays and cost overruns, developers are waiting in the wings with plans for urban transit villages along the line.

September 27 - The Charlotte Observer

An editorial from a building industry leader criticizes the Australian government's simplistic thinking on increasing the production of affordable housing.

September 27 - The Age

A look at five new plans for public space in American cities highlights some of the best work in urban design.

September 27 - GOOD Magazine

As part of its $6 billion regional transit plan, Seattle transit officials have started construction on an airport extension.

September 27 - The Seattle Times

Chicago area boosters are touting their plan for a "compact games" as they bid for the 2016 Olympics.

September 27 - Associated Press