Georgia
Atlanta Region Cities Strengthen Tree Ordinances
Most cities in the Atlanta metro region are strengthening tree ordinances as demand for tree protection grows.
Atlanta Shouldn't Fell Downtown Trees For New Parking
Atlanta'vision for its downtown is to encourage pedestrian activity. So why is the city ready to cut downtown trees to make space for new parking?
Bike Plan Could Alleviate City's Traffic
A 15 to 30 percent reduction in traffic is projected if a viable bike network can be created around downtown Athens, but the proposal is off to a rocky start.
Atlanta's CNN Center To Attract Tourists To Downtown
New restaurants at Atlanta's CNN Center will draw tourists to the the downtown.
Atlanta Neighborhood's Innovative Revitalization Project
An innovative revitalization project for Atlanta's East Lake area starts to make an impact.
Transportation Ideas For Congested Atlanta
Mike Bowers presents his ideas for addressing Atlanta's congestion problem.
Panhandlers An Obstacle For Atlanta's Downtown
Businesses say panhandlers are harming Atlanta's downtown tourism and quality of life.
Atlanta Dangerous For Pedestrians
Atlanta, GA, is one of the nation's most dangerous cities for pedestrians.
To Revive A Downtown, Make It A Collegetown
Cities are learning to tap the economic power of students to revive downtown areas.
How Golf Can Revive A Blighted Neighborhood
Tom Cousins is building what "experts say is one of the most impressive mixed-income communities in America" around a golf course. Will it work in other cities?
Atlanta Is The Most Sprawled Metro In U.S.
Thanks to a reputation for unchecked sprawl and growth, Atlanta is being used as an example of how not to managed growth.
From Steel Mill To Mixed Use Project
An former Atlanta steel mill site is planned to become a vast mixed-use project patterened after New York City's Soho.
Atlanta's Livable Center Initiative
The Atlanta Regional Commission is awarding grants to emerging "edge cities" so that they can plan what they want to be when they grow up.
The Cost Of Pollution
Deteriorating air pollution has cost the Atlanta region federal funds for roads.
Escaping Atlanta's Urban Sprawl
Geogria residents are moving into the mountain forests of Western North Carolina to escape Atlanta's urban sprawl.
Governor Proposes Transit Plan For Atlanta
Gov. Roy Barnes is spreading more than $8 billion across traffic-congested areas to give most commuters something they haven't had before -- choices.
Georgia's Governor Testifies To Keep Road Funding
Gov. Barnes asked a federal judge to keep the road money flowing in the Atlanta region, after environmentalist filed a suit proclaiming the state hasn't done enough to combat the region's congestion and air quality issues.
Preservationists Concerned About 'Demolition Loophole'
Historic Preservationists in Savannah, GA, are concerned about a loophole that allows the demolition of historic building just by waiting for one year.
Atlanta's Transportation Superagency Struggling
Created to address regional air quality and traffic congestion that ran afoul of federal clean air laws, the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority has yet to produce any tangible evidence that it is fulfilling its purpose after two years of existance.
Transit Oriented Development Getting A Boost In Atlanta
Planners and developers are working to create mini-cities around MARTA rail stations - against concerns from some residents.
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
