Urban Development
Jane Jacobs: Urban Theorist and Community Activist
Renowned urban theorist Jane Jacobs was also an energetic community activist. (Includes links to obituaries published by several news sources.)
Jane Jacobs Eulogized In Globe and Mail
One of Canada's national newspapers, the Globe and Mail, pays tribute to Jane Jacobs with several articles.
Housing Market Continues To Slow In Massachusetts
An increase in supply and decrease in demand has slowed sales in one of America's most expensive single-family housing markets.
Gehry To Unveil 'Grand' Scheme For L.A.
The bold designs are part of the ongoing redevelopment of downtown L.A., sparked by Gehry's 2003 Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Ground Zero Intolerance?
The government's plans to move Ground Zero forward are a big step back in time, writes Peter Slatin.
Condo 'Lemon Law' In D.C. Doesn't Work
The law requires developers to put down a deposit for unforeseen repairs needed by owners, yet the it can be very difficult for owners to get their hands on the money.
Historic Tacoma Churches Need More Than Faith
As congregations dwindle and development pressures increase, more "grand old churches" are contemplating selling their property to make way for hospitals, condos, and apartments.
Toll Bros. Reports $92K Profit Per New Home In 2005
Toll Brothers, a publicly-listed housing construction firm, is one of the largest in the United States, and it specializes in using its financial and political clout to profitably and legally address zoning problems.
Segregating New Neighborhoods By Political Values
In suburban Orange County, California, Ladera Ranch is a thriving planned community of more than 16,000 people, where various villages are not customized to practical needs, but to what marketers call different "values subcultures".
'Urbane Future' For California's Inland Empire
Southern California's Inland Empire, once a blue-collar bedroom community, is transforming itself with upscale housing, new amenities, and jobs. "
Can Architecture Help Housing?
Architects can no longer ignore housing issues.
Phoenix, Vegas New Real Estate Hot Spots
Investors are turning away from Southern California and looking to other "hot" areas for the next boom.
Katrina Rebuilding Rules Released
After a long wait, the Bush administration releases guidelines for new construction after the disaster.
Gila River Indians Develop 11,000 Acres In Arizona
Another link joining the Phoenix and Tucson megalopolis is planned on Indian land near Chandler.
The Bricks And Mortar Of Urban Voyeurism
In Washington, D.C., "siteseeing" has proved increasingly alluring as construction projects abound.
Community Gardens And Property Values
Community gardens add value to neighboring properties in New York City, especially in disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to this NYU Law School publication.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Encounters NIMBYism
Some communities are not so keen about Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services to suburban regional centers.
Salt Lake City's New Environmentally Sensitive Megasuburb
Kennecott Utah Copper Corp., a multinational mining company, plans a new megasuburb twice the size of San Francisco, for a half-million residents. The development is planned on the largest piece of private-owned land in the U.S.
Seeking New Urbanism In Acme, Michigan
How will the town balance community priorities and developer demands?
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
