The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

How can building design take full advantage of natural sunlight, in order to conserve energy?

April 30 - Building Operating Management

The Central government sanctions budget allocation for constructing a mostly underground mass transit rail system for Bangalore, India.

April 30 - The Hindu

A hotly-disputed, prime piece of land at Playa Vista brings a prime price.

April 30 - The Slatin Report

The average home price has nearly tripled in the past five years, leaving little room for low-income workers serving the wealthy.

April 30 - Orlando Sentinel via Chicago Tribune

Acid and shoe polish have proved an indelible combination for New York's lone generation of relatively clean subway cars.

April 29 - The New York Times

In this news analysis, Marc Sandalow says that politicians are bemoaning higher gas prices but are afraid to tell the voters the one thing they can do to reduce prices: drive less.

April 29 - The San Francisco Chronicle

A single redevelopment law must control the use of eminent domain by Ohio municipalities, townships, and counties, writes Stuart Meck in this editorial.

April 29 - Akron Beacon Journal

Westside Village, a failed pet project of former Atlanta mayor Bill Campbell, has been given a new lease on life through public incentives and private investment. Officials hope the revitalization of its downtrodden neighborhood will follow.

April 29 - Creative Loafing Atlanta

The Ara Pacis Augustae (Latin for "Altar of Augustan Peace") is covered by a Modernist building, designed by American architect Richard Meier.

April 29 - INTBAU News

Dam builder Dennis Messner has overanalyzed his upcoming construction project, calling himself an "integration-minded postmodernist". Pretty advanced thinking for a beaver.

April 28 - The Onion

Bryan Finoki tackles the spatial and socio-economic problems of shantytowns, focusing on recent tragedies in the Philippines. (Includes photos.)

April 28 - Inhabitat

Los Angeles Times readers respond to Frank Gehry's plans for downtown Los Angeles' Grand Avenue project.

April 28 - The Los Angeles Times

Jane Jacobs had no college degree in architecture or urban planning. How did she defiantly challenge influential figures such as urban-renewal "czar" Robert Moses?

April 28 - The Los Angeles Times

A columnist who has advocated for the division of California into several states takes the idea a step further, examining potential political and demographic conditions as he divides California into fourths.

April 28 - The Lookout

Researchers study the effectiveness of growth management laws in the Smart Growth pioneer state.

April 28 - The Baltimore Sun

Her focus on the literal building blocks of cities inspired countless leaders in the field, many of whom are mentioned here.

April 28 - The New York Times

Plenty of senators are criticizing America's addiction to oil and the need for greater fuel efficiency, yet what are they driving?

April 28 - The Washington Post

In 2004, U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases increased by 1.7 percent -- the largest rate of increase ever recorded for any country.

April 28 - Environment News Service

Urban historian Christopher Klemek discusses the significance of Jane Jacobs' writings and activism.

April 28 - The Chronicle of Higher Education

Renowned urban theorist Jane Jacobs was also an energetic community activist. (Includes links to obituaries published by several news sources.)

April 27 - The Los Angeles Times