Arizona
How The West Was Auctioned
In new tactic, environmentalists in Arizona try to outbid ranchers to protect state land.
A Real Debate On Growth In Arizona
Buckeye's recent vote to allow the largest subdivision in Arizona's history does nothing to settle questions about sprawl.
Ballot Approves Sprawling Development
Residents of Buckeye vote in favor of Arizona's largest master-planned community development.
Voracious Growth Threatens Future Congestion
Various transit related proposals are evaluated for the Phoenix Valley area to combat burgeoning growth.
Industry Meets Academic Research At The Park
The university-owned 'research park' proves to be a profitable land use model in Arizona, fostering much-needed technological collaboration.
Growth Boom Imminent In Phoenix Valley Area
Mammoth housing development projects gobble up land around the Phoenix metro area as population balloons.
Arizona Valley's Growth Redefines 'Edge'
Growth has been so fast that it has redrawn the Valley's traditional boundaries, and is no longer controlled and predictable.
Arizona Is Running Out Of Water
A report by the Interior Department suggests that Arizona may not have sufficient water to handle its growth.
LA: Model For Phoenix?
For all of Los Angeles' problems with congestion and sprawl, Phoenix would be lucky to have the same vibrancy in it's arterial streets.
Townspeople Of Buckeye Bribed By Trust Fund?
A developer proposes $1 million trust fund for improvement of Douglas Ranch, on eve of election for its annexation and zoning.
Needed: A Catchy Name For The Train
Phoenix's Valley Metro Rail, in search of catchy name for its light-rail system to last the ages, is taking suggestions from the public.
Bus Rapid Transit In Phoenix
Bus rapid transit sytem will begin service in July.
Why Arizona Housing Bubble Will Not Burst
Rising housing values in Greater Phoenix may remind us of the recent speculative bubble of Wall Street, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Bill To Limit Cities' Power To Acquire Land Causes Uproar
Proposed Arizona legislation to limit eminent domain would protect property rights but force cities to find other ways of acquiring land.
Trends In Support Of Locally Owned Businesses
Campaigns for SLOB (Support Locally Owned Businesses) seem to be growing. Arizona is the latest example.
Suburbs 2.0: The Scottsdale Story
What happens when an affluent suburb like Scottsdale, Arizona, runs out of land?
The Nation's Capital Of Marital Bliss
The Phoenix suburb of Gilbert has the the higest proportion of married-couple households.
AAA Survey Reports Surprising Results
AAA Arizona members who responded to the survey and rely almost exclusively on automobiles for daily transportation needs would opt to spend more money on public transit than new roads, according to the survey results.
The Secret To Urban Revival
What makes a downtown work? People. The Arizona Republic examines success stories across the U.S.
Advantages Of Being The Fastest-growing County
Maricopa County's tremendous growth has translated into up to $200 million in unexpected property tax funds.
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
