Illinois
Telecom Hotels Hot In Chicago
Developers in Chicago are looking to enter the city's "telecom derby."
Chicago's First Suburb-to-Suburb Line
Plans are being considered to open two new commuter rail lines, including Metra's first suburb-to-suburb route.
Chicago's Bumpy 50-Year Expressway Ride
Chicago's first expressway celebrates its 50th Birthday. Many aren't rejoicing.
Cooling City Hall
Reducing "urban heat islands" in Chicago, starting with City Hall.
Getting East St. Louis Wired
Community development project aims to bring computer tools for mapping and predicting impact of new businesses to neighborhood activists in East St. Louis poorest communities.
Chicago Is A Livable City, But Is That Enough?
It's a great, livable city, but it's fading as a business capital. What can be done?
Thousands of Public Housing Units to Be Razed
"As many as 7 percent of the Chicago Housing Authority's 38,000 public units will be demolished next year, and 1,000 units will be built or renovated under a plan for the first full year of the agency's overhaul."
Drug Store Chains Expanding In Inner-city
With their new 'general store' concept, drugstore chains are expanding rapidly in inner-city communities.
Chicagoland's Affordable Housing Deficit
Producing affordable housing in Chicago-especially affordable rental housing-is a continuing challenge for both developers and public officials throughout the region.
Tapping into the Tax-Credit Trend
Resourceful developers are finding what amounts to low-cost equity while taking advantage of a major market trend.
Chicago's Inner-City Industrial Development
Under the right circumstances, inner-city industrial development can find a market.
Chicago's Changing Michigan Avenue
The story of the Chicago's Michigan Avenue continues to change as retail formats evolve.
Chicago's High-Tech Future
Fueled by technological innovation and strategic infrastructure planning, Chicago is the fourth-largest high-tech region in the country.
Chicago's Urban Gentrification
Chicago has enjoyed the largest increase in new population close to its urban core than any city in the nation.
Chicago's Revitalization Story
Chicago's North Town Village revitalization project represents a new way of looking at urban renewal.
Revitalizing East St. Louis
An urban planning professor discusses his ten-year experience revitalizing East St. Louis.
The City In A Garden Goes Green
With a twist on the traditional vision of urban green infrastructure, Chicago’s model projects not only improve aesthetics, but also provide environmental benefits.
Chicago: Planning to Succeed
With Chicago’s Central Area booming, city planners are pleased with the city’s progress and optimistic about its future.
Chicago's Window of Opportunity
Chicago’s public and private interests have engaged in an unprecedented level of planning and negotiation to realize the city’s newest opportunities.
Facing the Future With No Little Plans
Chicago is well positioned to become a model for regional cooperation in the 21st century.
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.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
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
