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Subdivide And Conquer: A Modern Western
See the film that explores the consequences of sprawl, its history, and alternatives for creating more livable communities.
Farmland Threatened By Government, Not Sprawl
Farmland is threatened by governmentpolicy more than sprawl, according to a report from the Reason Public Policy Institute.
Facing The Real Estate Technology Challenge
E-business is increasing both opportunities and challenges within particular segments of the real estate industry.
Nature Loses A Best Pal
David Brower was contentious, controversial, and one of the most influential figures to transform the environmental movement into a political force.
Growth In New Urbanism
The New Urban News publishes its October/November, 2000 issue. Growth in new urbanist projects continues at sustainable pace.
Is Your City Prepared For Disaster?
Western City discusses disaster planning for vunlerable populations.
Sprawlzilla!
Coloradans for Responsible Growth have created a hilarious animated cartoon: Sprawlzilla.
Chicago's First Suburb-to-Suburb Line
Plans are being considered to open two new commuter rail lines, including Metra's first suburb-to-suburb route.
A Park Renaissance In Los Angeles
Nature is working its way into Los Angeles, where only 10% of the land within city limits is designated as open space.
Great Park Places
Every city has cherished park places. If your city has one, you can add it to the Urban Parks online website.
Tennessee Developers Targeted By Tax
Land-holding companies are carrying a dispropotionately larger share of Tennessee's tax load.
After The Fires, Forest Rehab Begins
The summer fires are out but the next task is land rehabilitation for 6 million acres of blackened forests.
States Offers Voters A Say On All Development
Two of the nation's fastest growing states are offering voters an unprecedented right of approval on ambitious efforts to control growth.
Retail Vs. Religion
A church and a developer have contrasting visions for the same piece of land.
From Military Base To Housing
Denver redevelops an old Air Force base, creating an eclectic mix of hangars, offices, affordable and high-end housing.
Florida Voters To Decide Whether To Take A Fast Train
Florida voters will decide whether they want a high-speed railway system in the state.
Repealing Oregon's Land Use System
Opponents of measure 7 say it's a radical and deceptive scheme to dismantle Oregon's environmental and land-use legacy.
The Million Band March
Punks, rockers and artists protest skyrocketing San Francisco rents.
Smart Growth, Better Neighborhoods
A new study examines the ill effects of unchecked growth, and proposes strategies for community involvement in smart growth and development.
Will What Has Gone Up Ever Come Back Down Again?
The white-hot housing market in the Bay Area, has some wondering if a real estate crash is possible.
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
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
