The Daily Source of Urban Planning News

A respected UN organization issued an unprecedented warning.

July 7 - The Independent

Is the threat of terrorism a good reason for pouring resources into our nation's passenger rail system?

July 7 - Planetizen

Iain Murray says the White House was justified in editing parts of an EPA report because the global warming studies were "discredited" and "junk science."

July 7 - The Washington Times

Forget leisurely golfing on the back nine: New "car country clubs" are about testosterone, octane, and speed.

July 7 - The Christian Science Monitor

The first lesson about water in the west is that there is not enough to go around. And getting water is about to get more difficult.

July 7 - The Arizona Republic

FEATURE

Is the threat of terrorism a good reason for pouring resources into our nation's passenger rail system?

July 7 - Steven E. Polzin, PhD

While CDCs are focused on trying to revitalize neighborhoods, what makes them tick behind the scenes?

July 6 - Shelterforce Online

New Jersey sinks 50 retired Redbird railway cars off Cape May Point to add to an experimental artificial reef.

July 6 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Maglevs that operate at lower-speeds and shorter-distances in and around urban settings seem to be gaining popularity.

July 6 - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

This report examines the housing production expenditures of major U.S.cities, including Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Jose, Chicago,and Phoenix.

July 6 - Southern California Assoc. Of Non-Profit Housing

INTBAU's features it's latest essay, "Dreams of Houses" by Scottish historian Roger Emmerson.

July 6 - INTBAU

Two nonprofits sponsor a cubicle-design competition for Dilberts on Manhattan's Skid Row.

July 5 - Planetizen

San Diego is no longer ranked number one for business; the lack of affordable housing is one factor cited.

July 5 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

The U.S. EPA and 25 interest groups have been meeting to devise new brownfields rules to encourage redevelopment of tainted sites.

July 5 - Wall St. Journal

Many cities are building architecturally compelling museums and performing arts centers to attract national attention.

July 5 - Smart City

A favorable review of the regional mass transit plan for the Kansas City area.

July 5 - The Kansas City Star

Don Larson proposes an aerial skyway for Portland, OR.

July 4 - The Oregonian

Milwaukee Highland Park development will be replaced by more attractive housing in a $30 million HOPE VI project.

July 4 - BizJournals

The Pentagon is developing an urban surveillance system that is capable of tracking every vehicle in a city.

July 4 - Wired

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today challenged the Bush administration to cease its damaging national park policies and show leadership to protect America's treasures.

July 4 - National Parks Conservation Association