The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
A New Building, An Old Problem
Overcrowded school district implements innovative plan to create space.
Halting Growth In San Francisco
The Wall Street Journal presents pros and cons of two SF propositions which would regulate office development on the city's commercially-zoned land.
For The Greater Good
Proponents of Eminent Domain go to battle with small landowners in the name of "public purpose."
Land Use Plan For Santa Monica Mountains
After a contentious hearing, the Board of Supervisors approved the North Area Plan which reduces building densities in the Santa Monica Mountains.
Winning The Fight Against Monster Homes
An unincorporated community is winning the battle against "monster homes."
What a Difference A Museum Makes
Arts-related institutions currently draw more visitors downtown than do professional sports.
Housing Q&A With Presidential Candidates
The National Association of Home Builders presents a Housing Q&A with the presidential candidates.
So Cal Mountains To Become Newest Monument
440-square-miles of Southern California will to become the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument.
FEATURE
Los Angeles' Vision for Neighborhood Empowerment
Los Angeles' new Department of Neighborhood Empowerment is creating a system of neighborhood councils to restructure city government and local planning. Will it succeed?
Drawing The Line Against Sprawl
Communities across the nation are using "urban growth boundaries," architectural solutions, and "smart roads" to halt sprawl. Is it working?
A Preservation Zone in Rancho Palos Verdes?
The city of Rancho Palos Verdes hopes to purchase 800 acres in what is called one of the last major open spaces in southern Los Angeles County.
Planners Get Involved In Dot-Com Backlash
Northern California is ground zero for a backlash on th high-tech boom, and dot-coms viewed as threat to the Bay Area lifestyle.
Denver's Freeway Lid
Some South Denver residents want the state to put a lid over a section of the Interstate freeway.
Vampires Sucking Electricity From Homes
University of California researchers say vampires are draining 10 percent of electricity in homes.
Families With Both Working Parents Now A Majority
New report by the Census Bureau based on 1998 data says families with both working parents are now a majority.
New Laws for New Land Uses
Appropriate legal structures are crucial in preserving and promoting a sense of community.
Urban Economic Zones Miss Mark
North Carolina has created several urban zones to target economic incentives. But questions are being raised about the intended versus actual impacts.
HUD Awards $85.7 Million in Housing Assistance
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo today awarded $85.7 million for 8,500 housing assistance vouchers that housing agencies and non-profit organizations will use tokeep families together and help persons with disabilities.
Cities Should Lead Smart Growth
The Dallas News argues that cities should take the lead in 'humanizing' growth.
Freight in the City
Discussion of a two-phase study of urban freight mobility.
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
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NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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