Arizona
Water Supply A Mirage In Phoenix
Phoenix, a desert city, is becoming infamous for its conspicuous consumption of water.
Taliesin West And Power Lines
Frank Lloyd Wright fought power lines near Taliesin West.
Don't Segregate Boomer Communities
Communities intended for those over 55 and are being placed in the middle of planned developments that have all ages.
Development Enters The Urban Core In Phoenix
The Phoenix Valley's expansion frenzy approaches the north Phoenix urban area as a builder acquires a parcel of state trust land.
$15.7 Billion Transit Plan Endorsed
A massive 20-year transit plan for the Phoenix region to improve freeways, streets and transit has won unanimous approval from officials and business leaders.
The Amazing Rebound Of Winslow, Ariz.
Winslow was on the verge of death when local boosters restored the town's hotel, and started a chain reaction that revitalized the city.
$400m Mixed-Use Project On Arizona Indian Land
Alter Group's 2 million sq. ft. development, nation's largest ever on Native American Land, is expected to create up to 15,000 new jobs.
Arizona Ad Campaign Ups Seat Belt Use
The 'Click It or Ticket' campaign's in-your-face approach shows results by pushing up Arizona seat belt usage to 86% -- up 12% from last year.
Arizona Planners Embrace Transit Oriented Development
New zoning and redevelopment guidelines are being developed in anticipation of the Valley's new light-rail system.
City of Phoenix Enters The Hotel Business
The City of Phoenix decides to become a hotel developer to address the demand for hotel rooms downtown and generate business.
Gas Shortage Shows Need For Redundancy
Phoenix's gasoline shortage is making life intolerable for drivers and making mass transit a necessity.
Nation's Fastest Growing Region Trips Up On Gasoline Shortage
The shutdown of one of the two pipelines delivering gas to the Phoenix Valley exposes a major infrastructure vulnerability.
Perverse Economics Of Water In The Desert
In a peverse twist of economics, the cost of water in Phoenix is so cheap that it's hard to believe the city is in the middle of a desert.
Saving University Of Arizona's Planning School
Planning School director Barbara Becker is fighting to save UA's planning program, which fuses environmental and urban planning.
The Challenge Of Hillside Development
Hillside living in becoming increasingly popular. How do planners write zoning laws that allow hillside development while preserving natural landmarks?
Glendale Shoots To Recover Arena Building Costs
Slated Westgate retail megaplex near the new Glendale, AZ hockey arena is expected to be the city's panacea.
The Dwindling Supply Of Water In The West
The first lesson about water in the west is that there is not enough to go around. And getting water is about to get more difficult.
Sen. McCain Opposes Growth Near Luke Base
Arizona approves development plans inside the noise limits of Luke Air Force Base angering Sen. John McCain among others.
Cities Unveil Long-Term Development Plans
20-year plans finalized by cities of the Phoenix Valley Area emphasize vibrant downtowns and the economy.
Phoenix May Try Transit-oriented Zoning
City planners are rewriting zoning codes to create pedestrian-friendly hubs around proposed light-rail stops.
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
