Maryland

Glendening's Record On Smart Growth

As governor of Maryland, Parris Nelson Glendening, launched a visionary initiative to combat sprawl.

January 10, 2003 - The Washington Post

Burbification Of Annapolis

Peter Heyrman comments on the 'burbification' of Annapolis.

January 8, 2003 - The Washington Post

Historic Preservation To The Bitter End

A bitter years-long fight to build new homes in an historic district is still not over. Nearby neighbors are still opposed to the development project.

January 3, 2003 - The Baltimore Sun

Don't Sideline Sidewalks

Sidewalks play an important role in shaping neighborhoods.

December 17, 2002 - The Washington Post

Glendening To Continue To Advocate Smart Growth

Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendening says he will continue to battle sprawl. Though he hasn't announced his new jobs sources says he is talking with organizations including Smart Growth America.

December 16, 2002 - The Washington Post

Community Wins Battle Against Power Plant

A rural community fights a big power plant and wins.

December 8, 2002 - The Washington Post

Maryland Sprawl Series: Suburb - Density - City - Village

The Baltimore Sun continues its weeklong series on sprawl and Maryland in an effort to influence the incoming gubernatorial administration.

December 5, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Sprawl Or Density?

The Baltimore Sun explores the argument for higher density development as a way to combat sprawl.

December 4, 2002 - Sun Spot

Project Uses New Urbanism To Prevent Sprawl

A development project in Clarksburg, MD, looks different from traditional subdivisions.

November 22, 2002 - The Washington Post

How Baltimore Bucks A National Trend

The "roaring 1990s" largely bypassed Baltimore but as the nation suffers an economic slump, economists say the city is performing well.

November 1, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Distinguished Utilitarian Architecture

If a client and an architect make up their minds, even utilitarian architecture can boast of good design....and awards.

October 8, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Transit Debate Emerges As Elections Draw Near

Montgomery County, MD candidate's sound off regarding the region's future transit plans.

October 5, 2002 - Gaithersburg Gazette

Maryland's Water-allocation Ordinance

A new "water allocation ordinance" is unheard of on the East coast, but could become a model for fast-growing communities.

September 26, 2002 - The Washington Post

The Smartest City

Although it may appear unremarkable at first glance, Bethesda, Maryland is the best-educated city in the U.S.

September 19, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Baltimore's Successful Waterfront: 25 Years In The Making

Baltimore's waterfront redevelopment effort has been so successful that now, 25 years later, the waterfront has finally been built out.

September 11, 2002 - Sun Spot

Suburbanization Makes Water Problems Worse

Growth makes water problems worse by taking away water from where it is needed most.

September 10, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Finding Solutions To Traffic Gridlock

Nearly every local and state political race in Montgomery County, Maryland is focusing on one issue: traffic congestion.

September 5, 2002 - The Washington Post

Scooters Gain In Popularity Despite Ban

Scooters: They were outlawed from the streets two years ago, but commuters are riding them anyway, and a city councilman wants to end the ban.

August 14, 2002 - Sun Spot

Maryland Revives Old Law To Control Growth

The "Smart Growth" State revives an old law to enforce state growth management objectives.

August 4, 2002 - American Planning Association

Urban Living In Downtown Baltimore

A variety of new historic housing developments show promise in bringing evening street life back to downtown Baltimore.

July 26, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.