Arizona
Preserving Arizona's Architecture
Arizona is reclaiming its architectural heritage.
A Growing Water Crisis In Rural Arizona Desert
New development explodes in the underregulated rural Arizona desert, as developers realize that a severe lack of water won't prevent development.
The Band-Aid Approach
By focusing resources on seemingly minor infractions like graffiti, some cities hope to discourage more widespread criminal behavior.
Three People Who Will Determine The Future Of Downtown Phoenix
A powerful trio of civic leaders are the real drivers of what happens -- or doesn't happen -- in downtown Phoenix.
New Mixed-Development To Break Ground In Phoenix
Dubbed the latest place to 'see and be seen' in Phoenix, the city within a city development is expected to start construction in 2007.
Planning A Mixed Use Development In The Heart Of Downtown Phoenix
Revitalization efforts in downtown Phoenix receive a huge boost with plans for a $200 million mixed-used development in the heart of downtown. [Includes photos.]
Biggest Land Sale In Arizona History
Chrylser, in a $400 million deal, has sold its proving ground facility outside Phoenix to real estate developers. The land could support tens of thousands of residents.
Is Broadband A Municipal Service?
With high-speed internet access becoming a necessity, rural Arizona lawmakers are searching for ways to bring broadband to rural towns.
Arizona's Impending Water War
Arizona creates a legal defense fund for for expected lawsuits over Colorado River water allocations.
Growing Demand For Urban Planners
Growing cities scramble to hire city planners as many professionals move to the private sector.
Tempe's Vertical Growth
Other Phoenix area cities are keeping an eye on Tempe's decision to build up.
Rancher Turns Tables On Environmental Group
An Arizona rancher wins a defamation claim against conservation nonprofit, 'turning the tables on the green groups by using their own playbook.'
Living At The Mall
Condos and loft apartments are going up at retail meccas around the Phoenix area.
Why U.S. Needs Passenger Rail
John Talton believes neglect of passenger rail shows misplaced national priority.
Real Estate Scams In Arizona
Arizona's reputation as a haven for scam-artists suffered another blow as investigators look into a West Valley subdivision deal.
Phoenix's Deadly Homeless Problem
The recent heat wave, couple with dwindling housing for the homeless, has made this summer one of the deadliest on record.
Unorthodox Methods To Lure Phoenix Buyers
Several cities in the outlying Maricopa County areas are offering a variety of perks, hoping that buyers will choose their communities.
European 'Microcar' Debuts In The U.S.
A Mesa, Arizona resident became the second person in the U.S. to buy a Smart car.
Phoenix Falls Behind In Public Housing
Federal cuts in public housing assistance are leaving under-represented cities like Phoenix in a bind for funding.
No Solutions In Sight For Rural Arizona's Water Issue
As the long, hot days of summer continue, Arizonans cope with a myriad of water shortage issues, with no clear resolution to the problem.
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
