Maryland
Are There Alternatives For Moderate-Income Housing?
Howard County, Maryland suggests land donation from developers as a possibility to achieve the county’s goal for moderate-income housing development.
Virginia Judge Strikes Down Inclusionary Housing Guidelines
Allegedly voluntary program deemed an actual requirement; developers had protested.
What Happens When You Build Without Permits?
A Chesapeake Bay homeowner on a small wooded island builds a 3,500-square-foot house without permits.
New Mexico Developer Inspires Baltimore Planners
Vision for more compact development used as a model in Baltimore County.
Housing Crisis In Baltimore
Could inclusionary zoning be the answer?
Golf Course Development Expansion Runs Into Trouble
Traffic and school have emerged as central issues in plans to expand Turf Valley Resort development in western Howard County, Maryland.
Unforeseen Downside To Farmland Preservation
Pity the farmer who has placed his land in a preservation program only to face eminent domain use of land for an underground pipeline.
Finding A Lesson In A Town's Vision
Columbia: Can the town founded by James W. Rouse on utopian principles survive the next generation?
Baltimore Launches Online GIS Mapping System
Baltimore launches a new tool aimed to help homebuyers and promote the city.
Developing A Downtown 'Crown Jewel'
Aggressive development of the last section of prime, undeveloped land in the heart of downtown Columbia, Maryland, is challenged by residents.
Finding Loopholes In Anti-Sprawl Laws
Maryland's anti-sprawl laws are being circumvented by innovative developers in rural communities through the annexation process.
Plan To Rezone Homes Near U.S. 40 Denounced
U.S. 40 Task Force and community citizens say that convert homes to businesses woud hurt heighborhoods.
More Companies Relocating To Inner Cities
More companies are moving to inner cities to benefit from the advantages they offer.
The Longest Road
The Trans-Siberian Highway is the world's longest road at 5,500 miles, stretching from a remote corner of Asiatic Russia to Moscow.
Chicago Developer To Acquire Rouse
A Chicago developer of regional shopping malls will buy Maryland's The Rouse Co. for $12.6 billion.
Smart Growth: A Disconnect Between Planners And People
While planners recommend denser development, people choose the opposite. Is "smart growth" inconsistent with the American Dream?
New Mapping Technique Forecasts Coastal Land Loss
Acres of coastal land are lost in Maryland every year. Highly accurate topographical mapping could revolutionize planning for storms, development and flood insurance.
Moscow Drowning In Traffic
The number of cars in Moscow has quadrupled since 1987.
'High On Height' in Baltimore
Baltimore skyscraper buffs seek taller buildings.
Covering Up What's Covered Up
Baltimore entrepreneur proposes photo treatment for boarded-up vacant houses.
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.
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Smith Gee Studio
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City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
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NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
