Urban Development
Scotland's Green City
Leaders in Edinburgh, Scotland have adopted a new green building code to lessen the environmental impact of development.
How Green Is Your Neighborhood?
The first-ever rating system for sustainable urban neighborhood development is seeking pilot projects.
Manhattan's West Side To See Burst Of Residential Construction
The first apartment buildings will soon begin rising on the former Hudson Yards, made possible by the rezoning of 300 acres two years ago.
City-Subsidized Tax Breaks Rise Higher For Downtown L.A. Project
Estimates of the tax breaks required by developers of a massive mixed use cultural and business center in downtown L.A. have risen more than 50%, according to a recent report. The city-subsidized tax breaks have upset some residents and officials.
Building Greener and Cheaper Than LEED
While many argue over the costs and benefits of requiring LEED-certification, some affordable housing developers have shown that building green doesn't require following the program's recommendations.
L.A.'s MTA CEO Says TOD
The CEO of the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority recently told a crowd of L.A. city officials that increasing transit oriented development is high on his list of goals.
Rebuilding America's Cities
It's not just New Orleans: cities across America need help. What's needed is the political will to do it.
Planning Needed For Mall Boom In India
As shopping centers and malls boom in India, a recent seminar looks at how to plan their development in a sustainable way.
Washington D.C. Needs To Grow 'Up'
Some developers and land use experts have once again called for the city to reconsider its long time height limitations to allow for the development of office high rises.
Vermont Waterfront Plans Face Public Criticism
Three plans have been put forward to improve access and circulation around the waterfront in Burlington, Vermont. Many residents are concerned that all three plans place too much emphasis on providing parking.
Unified New Orleans Plan Could Top $14 Billion
As the community has roundly approved the Unified New Orleans Plan, coordinators of the recovery planning effort have announced that its costs could rise above $14 billion over the next decade. Exact funding sources have yet to be fully identified.
The Malling Of The Champs-Elysees
With some of the most expensive real estate in the world, chain stores are now dominating the famed Champs-Elysees. Government officials in Paris are developing plans to counter the prevalence of corporate outlets, but some fear it may be too late.
Making A Utah Suburb Walkable
Developers and local officials are optimistic about plans to integrate walkability into a proposed mixed use development in suburban Salt Lake City, Utah.
Workshop Guides Planning For Spokane's University District
Last year the City of Spokane was awarded one of four Smart Growth Implementation Assistance awards from the EPA. As a result, a three-day workshop focusing on the city's emerging university district involved the public in shaping the area.
Gehry Plans Unveiled For Mixed Use Development In Utah
This article from Utah's Deseret Morning News shows images of a large mixed used development designed by Frank Gehry. This development will include the tallest building in Utah.
ULI To Tackle Workforce Housing Crisis
The Washington-based institute has established a new research center to focus on the problem of affordable housing in an effort to prevent further urban sprawl.
Prince Charles' Poundbury Resonates With Developers
With its traditional design and mixture of uses, Poundbury -- the experimental development created by Prince Charles -- is fast becoming the model for development in Britain.
Inner-Ring Suburbs Fight Back Against Blight
As new investment leapfrogs them to outer suburbs and exurbs, first-ring communities are becoming more aggressive in their pursuit of new development.
Recipe For Hot Housing Market? Small Town Lifestyle And Beautiful Scenery
Bend, Oregon -- population 67,000 -- led the nation in home appreciation last year, and has become a symbol of the booming market in picturesque western towns.
Britain's First Carbon-Neutral Village
The English village of Ashton Hayes is looking to become the country's first carbon-neutral community. Cooperation village-wide has enabled the installation of solar panels and used recycled building materials in new structures.
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
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
