Georgia
Atlanta Puts a Moratorium on 'McMansions' in Historic Neighborhoods
To arrest the trend of historic tear-downs with incompatable 'mega-mansions' built in their place, the City of Atlanta has placed a temporary halt to the practice.
Atlanta's Ready For Its Close-up
Meier, Piano, Calatrava, oh my! A host of starchitects have descended on Hotlanta, spicing up downtown's skyline.
The High Cost Of Free Parking -- For Nightclubs
A new Atlanta ordinance requiring additional parking at nightclubs could put many out of business.
Friday Funny: Area Man To Stand Trial For Selling Subway Token
Taking public transportation quite seriously in Atlanta.
Atlanta Trying To Pave Way Out Of Congestion?
Governor Sonny Perdue's Congestion Mitigation Task Force may give preference to highway-widening over other traffic reduction strategies.
Hispanic Pedestrians Face Danger on Southern Roadways
Latinos die in pedestrian-vehicle accidents at a higher rate than any other racial or ethnic group in almost every Southern state according to federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Atlanta's Green Beltline Gets $2 Billion Boost
The massive redevelopment proposal -- which would create an innovative 22-mile loop from an abandoned railroad into parks and transit that connect historic neighborhoods -- now goes before the Fulton County Board of Commissioners.
Atlanta's Innovative Greenbelt: An 'Emerald Necklace'
Calling it an 'Emerlad Necklace', Atlanta plsnd to create an innovative 22-mile loop from an abandoned railroad into parks and transit that connect historic neighborhoods across the city.
How City Hall Caused Sprawl in Atlanta
How local government policy -- as opposed to state and federal policies -- contributed to Atlanta's sprawl.
Outsourcing City Management
Sandy Springs, GA, is undertaking a bold experiment to outsource city administration to the private sector.
Unsprawl Case Study: Glenwood Park in Atlanta, Georgia
The award-winning, 28-acre Glenwood Park is a brownfield redevelopment in an infill location that features a mix of well-designed homes and commercial spaces, including a mixed-use "town center."
The War Over Hartsfield's International Terminal
Accusations and lawsuits between designers and airport officials may delay the redesign of Georgia's international airport terminal by years.
Panhandling Banned In Downtown Atlanta
Despite several protests, a measure to ban panhandling in downtown Atlanta is expected to be signed.
The Network Behind Atlanta's Beltline
A look at the polical and business network behind Atlanta's biggest urban redevelopment proposal in decades.
The Carpet Capital of the World
The city of Dalton, GA has thought of a new use for the 16,000 tons of carpet waste it puts out every year -- use it as fuel.
New Urbanism Realized In Atlanta
A multi-millionaire is developing what some call the first true smart growth neighborhood in the city.
Tear-Down Trend Continues At Record Pace In Atlanta
The challenge for builders has been to retain the look of the intown neighborhoods while giving new residents suburban amenities.
Atlanta's Beltway Plan Revealed
70 acres near Piedmont Park to be used for new mixed-living area.
Georgia's New Aquarium Looks To Break Records
The aquarium, will be the biggest of its kind in the United States.
Georgia's Zoning Codes Reflect New Maturity
Cobb County creates the first 'senior' housing zone of its kind in the state.
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 Santa Clarita
Ascent Environmental
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
