purple martins

Large flock of purple martin birds at dusk flying above a light pole.

Purple Martins Call Nashville Home. Some Wish They Wouldn't

Each year, the city plays host to hundreds of thousands of birds on their way to and from South America.

March 2, 2025 - Maggie Gigandet

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.