Arizona
Arizona City Adopts Slow Growth Rules
Scottsdale, AZ, adopts new ordinances to force scrutiny of large-scale projects.
Eco-Arson
Luxury homes in Phoenix are the latest targets by an eco-terrorism group.
Regional Transportation Authority With Power Needed
Vision 21, a panel created to study Arizona's future transportation needs says Metro Phoenix must have a regional transportation district with taxing power to address traffic problems.
Arizona's Cancer: Suburban Sprawl
Arizona is suffering from "wildcat" subdivisions that leave large swaths of suburban land exempt from zoning.
Proposed Power Plant Site Raises Controversy
Residents disagree over the site for the proposed Montezuma Energy Project in Mobile, AZ.
Phoenix Faces Eco-Terrorism
Questions surround a rash of arsons in Phoenix. The arsonist leaves clues referring to ELF and other radical environmentalist groups.
New Picks For An Arizona Stadium
The location for the new Arizona Cardinal's stadium site boils down to simple economics.
Scottsdale Arena Proposal Scaled Back
The proposed hockey arena and retail complex in Scottsdale, AZ, will be scaled back from 2.3 million square feet to 1.5 million.
Grand Canyon Rail Faces Opponents
A plan to use light rail to move visitors in the park is facing a challenge from Arizona politicians.
Downtown Phoenix Enters Race For Stadium
Downtown Phoenix has entered the race to become home to a new stadium for the Arizona Cardinals.
Anti-Big Box Ordinance In Phoenix Challenged
Wal-Mart has hired a big gun to fight an anti-big box ordinance in Phoenix.
Arizona Alternative Fuel Incentive Backfires
Arizona embarked on a plan to spend$10 million to "incent" people to convert their vehicles to clean fuels.
Trailblazing
Municipalities are realizing that canals, though not as beautiful as natural streams, can be "recreational gold mines."
Arizona Growth Control Measures Defeated
Arizona voters defeated two growth control measures on the ballot. Many citizens say what is needed is a compromise measure.
Light Rail In The Grand Canyon?
Officials have unveiled plans to build better transportation for visitors -- including a light rail line in the Grand Canyon...
Market Forces Responsible For Sprawl?
Is urban sprawl the unstoppable product of economics, demographics and technology. If so, what will this mean for Arizona?
New Growth Report on Phoenix
Arizona State University has prepared an analysis of major growth trends and policy challenges facing the Phoenix region.
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.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
