Social / Demographics
Megachurches, Sprawl, And Smart Growth
A new law review article calls for the need to incorporate megachurches into smart growth planning.
Death By Suburbs
Public health experts have uncovered a more pernicious threat to Americans' health and safety -- the suburbs.
Poverty Moving To The Suburbs
According to the 2000 Census, suburbs around Philadelphia are seeing an increase in lower-income residents.
The Many Shades Of 'White'
Recent immigrants from diverse backgrounds are choosing a 'white' identity and expanding what it means to be 'white in America.
Latino Growth In Metropolitan America: New Locations
This paper identifies four types of Hispanic growth pattern in the 100 largest metro areas.
Latino Population Spreading Fast Across Nation
Spreading faster than previous waves of immigration, the Latino population is moving into the heartland and suburbs.
A Change Of Cultures On Main St.
The "heart of Korean America" in New York moves on.
Inept Planning Is Threatening England
Inept planning is threatening the very foundation of England's towns and cities. Tony Blair must support "good planning."
The State Of Black America
The National Urban League has released its annual report on the state of black America.
City Stories
Every city has a story. It is repeated, embellished, reshaped and told again and again.
Self Taught Planner Or Gadfly?
In a bit of an insult to planners, the L.A. Times devote a full-page profile to a "self-taught planner and historian" who is trying to save the city from development.
Social Capital And Crime In New York City
This article presents evidence that components of social capital can play a positive role in crime prevention in low-income housing.
Lower Quality Of Life For College Neighbors
Residents within one mile of college campuses report lower quality of life in a Harvard University study.
Smart Growth Advocated At NAACP Convention
Sociologist Robert Bullard advocated Smart Growth at National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's national convention.
Census Factoids: 2001 Statistical Abstract
Every day, the U.S. Census Bureau offers a factoid culled from the Statistical Abstract of the United States.
Demographic Change In Medium-Sized Cities
This survey looks at 2000 Census data for 100 medium-sized U.S. cities and reveals that they experienced demographic changes similar to their big city peers.
Planning For California's Population Explosion
California and other western states are growing faster in population than several third-world countries. How can planning keep up?
Talking Park Benches
Park benches in a northern England town have been fitted with MP3 players to provide stories relevant to the benches' locations.
Neighborhoods Get More Crowded
USA Today reports that with increases in immigration, many neighborhoods are becoming more dense, causing a clash of cultures.
Sprawl And Health: The Debate Continues
Is it true that suburban living ecourages residents to drive more and exercise less?
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.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
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
