Arizona
'Solar City' Planned For Arizona
Plans are bubbling for a "solar city" in the Arizona desert -- a new town for more than 300,000 people that will be largely powered by solar panels.
Water Slides May Rise In The Desert
In the arid and frequently drought-stricken southwestern city of Phoenix, plans are moving forward to build a 125 acre water park.
Light Rail? Fine. But Not Here
Business owners in Mesa, Arizona are worried that a planned light rail extension will harm their businesses if it passes through their street -- a plan they have been vocal in opposing.
Tucson Ditches Citywide Wi-Fi, Focuses On Areas Of Need
City officials in Tucson, Arizona, have called off plans to implement a citywide Wi-Fi system, opting instead to build access points only in those parts of the well-connected city where rates of access to the internet are low.
More People, More Concrete, and More Heat in Phoenix
An 'urban heat island' effect, fed by the city's growth, is trapping heat and making temperatures soar.
How Tucson Can Learn From Portland
Civic leaders and city officials in Tucson recently traveled to Portland to get advice about how to improve their city while dealing with an expected population boom. The trip highlighted the big differences between the two cities.
Better Pavement Could Help Cool Cities
In sun-drenched Arizona, researchers are working on developing new types of pavement that can counter the warming effect of urban heat islands.
When People Run Away From Their Home
Municipal officials, real estate professionals, and neighborhood residents are struggling with the new suburban phenomenon of home abandonment.
What Happened To Phoenix?
The once "model city" that promised good jobs and inexpensive housing now offers clog roads, poor schools and rising crime.
Historic Homes Get Second Life In Phoenix
Preservationists have successfully moved over one hundred homes out of the path of the city's downtown redevelopment.
A Taco Stand in Every Neighborhood
A trip to Baja California -- with its ubiquitous taco stands -- inspires one resident of a New Urbanist community to deal with his neighborhood's lack of eateries by developing a plan for a taco stand.
Phoenix From An Architect's Point Of View
The city may be notorious as one of the fastest-growing and car-dependent urban places in the nations, but as a long-time Phoenix architect points out, the city is rich with history and architecture.
Census Reports Population Growth Continues in South and West; NYC The Big Exception
The U.S. Census released its new population estimates as of 7/1/06 showing that southern and western cities continued their rapid population growth. However, the city that added the most population since 2000 was NYC with a gain of 205,750 residents.
Arizona Mayors Call For Commuter Rail
Mayors in Arizona are voicing concerns over the state's growth and are calling for rapid development of commuter rail in the Tempe region to help handle the rising population's strain on transportation infrastructure.
No Water, No Growth
Arizona legislators have passed a bill limiting urban and rural growth in areas where water is in low supply. Final approval is expected from the governor.
Friday Funny: When A Planner Becomes A NIMBY
A planner's perspective on the wisdom of infill development can change when the lot next door is under construction.
Land Use Measures Face Hurdles Before Ballot
Lawmakers in Arizona are hoping to get two land-use measures on the ballot that would allow the state to sell off trust land to conservationists, and make right-of-way lands available for road construction.
Locals Oppose Towers Along Border
This report from NPR details local opposition to a Department of Homeland Security plan to erect watch towers along the Arizona-Mexico border.
Developers Say Impact Fees Create Uneven Burden
The city of Tucson, Arizona, is considering charging impact fees on new developments to pay for public services, but many developers and business owners say the burden is too heavy.
The Link Between Impact Fees And Growth
The city of Tuscon, Arizona is considering adding new impact fees to cover the cost of municipal services, but the new fees might stymie growth and encourage sprawl.
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
Ada County Highway District
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
