The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Bad News for O.C. Commuters
Going to Orange County? Plan to spend a lot more time in getting there.
Transit Success Downside
The North Hollywood subway is so successful, that there is a shortage of parking. Commuters are frustrated.
Is Density Good or Bad?
There is a clear movement toward increasing residential development densities.
Urban Affairs White Paper Released
The Brookings Institute releases a new white paper series on urban sprawl, crime, taxes, education, poverty, and related subjects.
HUD Releases Housing Transformation Reports
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced the 100 community housing programs selected by HUD for the most innovative use of HUD assistance inimproving residents' lives.
Visioning Downtown
San Carlos, CA, city officials introduce the process of "visioning" to enthusiastic residents as the city decides how to balance growth with keeping the small-town charm.
FAA Study Will Affect El Toro
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will study air-traffic over Southern California and make recommendations that could impact the future of the El Toro aiport.
Bay Area Rents Highest In US
Bay Area office rents are among the highest in the nation and the shortage of office space is starting to have some really strange effects.
Community Vs. Cubicles
Residents protest against dot-com development saying rising rents are eroding community culture.
California Housing Affordability Weak
The San Francisco Bay area and Santa County affordability indexes were both at 16% in June, truly a scary situation.
Zoning As A Segregation Tool
Court ruling that suburb's laws are discriminatory will reverberate across US.
HUD Award To Bring Jobs to L.A. County
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo announced $21million in funding to Los Angeles County for economic development projects in the City of Commerceand West Hollywood, a move that will create almost 1,700 jobs and stimulate more than
Backlash to Dot-com Hypergrowth
High tech can be a remarkable engine for economic growth, but it's also causing planning problems and economic and racial tensions.
Enhancing Imagination
Computers are indispensible as architects use the latest software for a variety of appplications - from sketching to schedule analysis.
SF's Mission District Fights Gentrification
Hundreds protest influx of dot-coms and wealthy tenants in SF Mission District and vow to fight at ballot box.
Disease Devastating California Oaks
Thousands of tanoak trees up and down the California coast, are falling victim to a new disease.
Seeing Clearly at Lake Tahoe
Urbanization is causing Lake Tahoe waters to lose famed clarity.
Changing the Grid
Increasing the sensitivity of new urbanist communities to the market should help ensure their success.
A Downtown LA Revival
Downtown is experiencing a major revival, but there is disagreement over whether it should be the cultural and historical hub of Los Angeles.
Building The Home Of The Future
Homebuilders are preparing plans for tech-savvy Generation Y, and early developments are underway.
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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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