The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

Salinas California's financial troubles part of nationwide threat facing public libraries.

April 4 - The New York Times

How many bricks need to be saved to make it historic preservation?

April 4 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Public pressure generated by community organizing opposes implementation of the Bush administration's "Healthy Forests" initiative in the Rockies.

April 4 - New West Network

In his forthcoming book "Life 2.0: How People Across America Are Transforming Their Lives by Finding the Where of Their Happiness," Rich Karlgaard will name the nation's great places to live. [Updated]

April 4 - Urban Review - St. Louis

Does naming transit lines after colors make them more marketible?

April 4 - Public Transit

Steven Greenhut calls on citizens to oppose urban planners' "utopian" ideals of New Urbanism and Smart Growth before it is too late.

April 4 - Orange County Register

To enter a huge emerging market, large-scale retailers such as Wal-Mart may have to recast themselves.

April 4 - International Herald Tribune

A nearly 40-year-old Urban-Rural Demarcation Line reigns in urban growth and successfully promotes infill development in Baltimore County.

April 4 - The Baltimore Sun

Peace Action Maine seeks to transition the state's economy from shipbuilding to sustainable energy.

April 4 - Portland Phoenix

Enthusiasts say Minneapolis' greater Southdale Area is a perfect place for a personal rapid transit (PRT) system.

April 3 - Edina Sun Current

A 50-year, 626-million reneal program aims to restore wildlife and habitat to the lower Colorado river.

April 3 - The Los Angeles Times

Madison, WI, joins a growing list of cities that have adopted ordinances governing the design of big box developments.

April 3 - The Capital Times

The coastal city of Long Beach, CA, has succeeded in rebuilding a coherent, transit-friendly, family-oriented downtown.

April 3 - The Los Angeles Times

A new paper provides guidance on the selection of indicators for comprehensive and sustainable transportation planning.

April 3 - Victoria Transport Policy Institute

Mayor Lois Frankel dismisses role downtown master plan in West Palm Beach's current boom.

April 2 - Palm Beach Post

The latest issue of the German Journal of Urban Studies focuses on demographic changes in Europe and their impact on cities.

April 2 - German Journal Of Urban Studies

Millions of people who depend on the Department of Housing and Urban Development would face "frightening" living conditions under proposed budget cuts.

April 2 - Common Dreams

Residents of Northwest Fort Lauderdale gather to voice concerns about gentrification.

April 2 - Sun-Sentinel

A leading science studies scholar, examines the claim by some comentators that there is little scientific consensus on climate change.

April 2 - Science Magazine

Cartoonist Peter Bagge offers his four-part vision of one Seattle's internal battle to build a monorail.

April 1 - Reason Online