Indiana
A Prairie Home Companion
Indiana developers are hatching plans on suburban housing developments that will truly live up to quaint names like "Prairie Meadows" by actually building prairies in their developments.
Using Child Care As An Economic Development Tool
A public awareness tour sponsored by the Indiana government is trying to put child care on the agenda of economic development agencies.
What Is This Thing Called Sprawl?
The concept of sprawl and its attributes are broken down in simple terms in this Q&A with Indiana University Professor John Ottensmann.
Big Plans For Small City Poses Questions For Residents, Officials
The suburban community of Carmel, Indiana, has big redevelopment plans. Though not in opposition to the proposals, some residents worry about the development encroaching on established neighborhoods, and question the direction of the city's growth.
Smart Growth In The Hoosier Heartland
Smart growth summit on economic development, land use, community design attracts large audience.
Small Town Leading Efforts To Be More Inclusive
Bluffton, Indiana, is one of many small cities across the country making renewed efforts towards creating racial harmony in hopes of spurring economic development.
Gary, Indiana Struggles To Overcome Industrial Decline
As the city celebrates its 100th birthday, officials and residents share their hopes for the future, even as the population continues to decline.
Honda Puts Greensburg, Indiana On The Map
Honda North America put the town of Greensburg, Indiana on the map last week when it decided to build its sixth auto assembly plant there, representing an investment of about $550 million.
Looking For Retail Along Indy Waterfront
Developers in Indianapolis want to bring retail to its downtown canal, an area already busy with visitors and concentrated with housing. They're looking at San Antonio's River Walk for inspiration and advice.
Great Lakes Wind Turbines Pose Formidable Risks, Enticing Rewards
The Great Lakes represent an excellent source of untapped wind energy, but the hurdles would be formidable, particularly the "visual pollution" aspect presented by the 400 foot machines.
The Selling Of A Failing State Toll Road
Indiana's governor explains how he solved his state's transportation budget gap using private capital rather than public funds -- by leasing the 157-mile Indiana Toll Road for $3.8 billion to a foreign consortium.
New Urbanism Is Old Business In Indiana River Town
Architectural styles, affordability, convenience, walkability, and economic development are the foci of this "Main Street" event.
Gary, Indiana, Turns 100 And Hopes For Better Times
The city founded in 1906 to house U.S. Steel workers hopes its next 100 years bring a return to past glory.
Indiana's Ambitious Biofuel Vision
The state's Republican governor has big plans for alternative energy -- so why aren't people listening?
Smart Growth Is Smart Business In Indiana
Former EPA chief Christine Todd Whitman touts smart growth in Indiana.
GIS Analyst Gone Bad
A GIS analyst who worked for the Indiana office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is charged with selling 41 pirated copies of ESRI's mapping software on eBay.
Nation's Smallest Parcel?
A postage stamp-sized parcel of land in Jackson Township, Indiana is selling for $1,500. It's 0.0000000159 of an acre.
This Is A Sign
From muffler men to giant chickens, Indiana's landscape is full of gargantuan signage.
Changing The Face Of Downtown Indianapolis
Will Simon's plan for new headquarters preserve a view of the state capitol?
A Taste For Modern Architecture
Modern architecture benefactor J. Irwin Miller dies.
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
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
