The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Race Has Affected Growth In Atlanta
CNN's outstanding series on the urban growth issues facing Atlanta focuses on the impact race has had on the city's growth.
Using Section 8 Vouchers to Buy a Home
"More than 1 million 'working families' will be able to join the ranks of homeowners under a new program that allows them to use their rental assistance to purchase houses.
Atlanta's A Hub for the Net Too
Metro has added telecoms to rail and air hub functions.
States Ranked By Lead Hazards
The Environmental Defense Fund's Scorecard system has ranked states by the amount of lead hazards in housing units. How does your state rank?
Does New Urbanism Make Good Neighbors?
New urbanism is about restoring the idea of the neighborhood. But does it make for good neighbors?
Basics On Noise And Weighting Filters
No matter what type of noise -- transportation noise, occupational noise, or general community noise, it helps to have an understanding of what noise is.
States Ranked By Pollution
The Environmental Defense Fund Scorecard provides pollution rankings by state. How does your state rank?
Bill For Energy-Efficient Building Introduced
San Diego County U.S. Reps. Randy Cunningham, Brian Bilbray andDuncan Hunter introduced the Energy Efficient Building Incentives Act,H.R. 5345, which would offer tax incentives to builders who makeenergy-efficient buildings.
First L.A. Power Plant in 13 Years Proposed
In the midst of the worst state power crisis in memory, a private utility isproposing to construct a 550 megawatt plant in an area with the most pollutedair in LA County.
San Diego County Water Demand to Increase
The San Diego County Water Authority released thestate-mandated 2000 Urban Water Management Plan, which predicts that theregion will use 30% more water by 2020.
An Urban Revival for a Suburban Culture
Though they have built them rapidly and at impressive scales, Americans have rarely cherished their cities.
LA County Beach Pollution Victory
Appeals by the Building Industry Association and some LA County cities to lower standards for urban runoff have been rejected.
Getty Amphitheater Nixed
A judge has ruled that zoning does not allow for an amphitheater to be built at the Getty Villa art museum in Pacific Palisades.
Economic Development Success Story
The small town of Hastings, Minnesota, has found an economic development savior in a 50-year old "enterprise facilitiator."
Tests Find High Chromium 6 Levels
Study finds Chromium 6, the chemical that was at the center of the film "Erin Brockovich", is found throughout Los Angeles County.
Another Setback in Water Wars
The California Farm Bureau Federation, the state's leadingagricultural organization, filed suit in U.S. District Court in Fresnoagainst 18 state and federal agencies who have worked on the CalFedplan.
Against The Flow
'Science Friday' focuses on the battle over a plan to artificially alter the seasonal flow of the Mississippi River.
Sprawl: You Love It, But Dare Not Speak It's Name
CNN features an in-depth debate between Peter Calthorpe, promoting new urbanism, and Peter Gordon and Harry Richardson defending sprawl.
Denver Revamps Water System
Treated wastewater to be used on public lands, landscaping and golf courses.
Bush vs. Gore: Who is Greener?
An assessment of the presidential candidates environmental positions.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
