The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Smart Growth as a Research Topic
Let's say the idea of smart growth is a good one. Does that leave room for research questions, asks Randall Crane in UCLA's Department of Urban Planning.
The Paradox Of U.S. Environmentalism
Environmental problems plague poor Americans, so why is the green movement thought to be only for the rich?
Bill Addresses Need for Affordable Military Housing
Congress gets ready to respond as members of the armed forces face housing shortages at their duty stations across the country.
Smart Growth Comes to Boston's Suburbs
Compact, walkable development near public transit may be the next big real estate boom in Massachusetts, according to the Boston Globe's Sunday magazine.
'The Tao Gals' Guide To Real Estate'
A new book blends real estate market fixation with Eastern philosophy-inspired self-help advice.
California's Only Affordable County
In remote Modoc County, the median home price just passed $100,000 -- and this only six-and-a-half hours from San Francisco.
The Price Of History
Residents of Rome's historic center are protesting exorbitant rental prices, prompting a decree from Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi postponing a slew of evictions.
Architect Of The Next Great Urban Park
Landscape architect Ken Smith is in charge of designing the transformation of the abandoned El Toro military base in Irvine, CA, into a park bigger than New York City's Central Park.
New Urbanism Arrives At Ozarks
Three new developments in the Ozarks will be based on New Urbanist principles.
White House Plans Large Sale Of Public Lands
The Bush administration is planning to sell 300,000 acres of national forests and other public land.
Why Investors Should Care About Zoning
To an ethical investor, growth doesn't always lead to happiness. Investors are looking for ways to differentiate good growth from bad growth.
Time To Ban Car Advertising
A radical proposal from San Francisco: if you want to end automobile dependence, stop fetishizing the automobile. Disallowing its advertisement would be a start.
Light-Rail Efforts Continue In Seattle
The monorail might not be complete by 2009, but an impressive light-rail line could be.
Lessons From Stadium Planning
Expert sports economist Mark Rosentraub analyzes lessons learned from D.C.'s recent stadium deal.
Mining The 'Brazilian Rainforest' Of The U.S.
Coal mining in the heart of America's ancient ecosystem is destroying Eastern Kentucky's natural beauty.
Threatened Polar Bears Could Lead To Carbon Dioxide Limits
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is reviewing evidence that global warming threatens the survival of the polar bear; if it is declared a threatened species, the U.S. might have to limit carbon dioxide emissions.
New Website Shows Home Prices For Free
Aerial photos and maps display elaborately researched price estimates for neighborhood properties.
Transit Villages Planned In The Bay Area
Planners envision transit villages in the Bay Area connected by trains, ferries, buses, and light rail.
NASA Climate Expert Claims NOAA Muzzling Scientists Too
NASA climate expert who accused the Bush administration of "censoring" scientific information says the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is also silencing researchers studying global warming.
Can A Sports Team Define A City?
Pittsburgh lives and dies with the Steelers. Good thing they won.
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