Arizona
Metro Phoenix Evades 'Supersprawl' Label
Despite its rapid growth along the urban fringe, Smart Growth America ranked Phoenix low in sprawl.
Zoning Ordinance Change Irks Residents
Proposed changes to Phoenix's zoning ordinance restricts community input.
Traffic Cameras Foster Safer Streets
Photo traffic enforcement has significantly cut crash rates in four Greater Phoenix cities.
Futurist Architect Honored
Paolo Soleri, best known for his visionary, mixed-use design of Arcosanti, is honored at an opening exhibit of his works in Arizona.
Does Indian Gaming Fuel Economic Development?
What are the links between casinos and economic growth?
Flooding The Grand Canyon
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposes to flood the Grand Canyon and evict non-native fish in order to mend the Colorado River's broken ecosystem.
The Big Lie About Trains
Arizona Republic columnist Jon Talton sees the argument against subsidizing rail as the "Big Lie."
Why Is Every Major Intersection Commercial?
An Arizona town council asks why every corner of every major intersection need to be zoned commercial.
Megaresorts Shake Up Phoenix
Massive investment in luxury resorts will create Arizona's two new largest hotels -- aiming to lure convention groups from Las Vegas.
Arizona's Battle Over Signage
The size and style of commercial signs are creating a battle between business owners and city officials.
Historic Development Of Tempe, Arizona's Town Lake
An Arizona Republic Special Feature on the planning implications surrounding the controversial desert lake development.
Cities Anticipate Significant Water Cutbacks
Salt River Project will reduce water deliveries to Phoenix area cities by one-third next year.
Dwindling Federal Support May Hamper LRT Development
After four years of planning and millions spent, Metro Phoenix may have to derail its $1 billion LRT.
Cardinal's Football Stadium Saga Concludes Without Fanfare
The stadium site selection process ends after two years of competition, bargaining and lawsuits.
Arizona's Ugly Stadium Saga
Glendale has finally won the fight for the stadium for the Arizona Cardinals. But was it worth the civic carnage and lost planning opportunities?
A Renaissance In South Phoenix
Developers are scrambling to build in South Phoenix -- an area suffering from high crime and poverty -- but also the region's last untapped area for growth
Maintain Quality Of Life: Provide Open Space
Arizona cities have been unable to build enough parks to keep up with the rapidly-increasing population.
Geocaching
High-tech scavenger hunters are using a GPS and longitude and latitude coordinates on the Internet to find remote archeological sites.
Immigration, Crime Destroying National Parks
According to a new study, immigration and drug traffic are destroying the environment in Arizona's national parks.
Arizona Attracts International Biotech Center
After years of failure, Arizona attracts a new international biotech research group.
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
