Maryland

Monster Homes In Maryland Suburbs

The master bedroom suite in this "monster home" is larger than many New York City apartments.

June 22, 2002 - The New York Times

Bethesda Development: Readers Respond

Readers express their views on the "Smart Growth" debate in Bethesda, MD.

June 14, 2002 - The Washington Post

How Smart Is 'Smart Growth?'

A zoning dispute in Bethesda, MD, ignites a debate over "Smart Growth."

June 13, 2002 - The Washington Post

Baltimore's Convention Center Blues

A costly expansion of the downtown convention center in Baltimore has netted the city less business, not more.

June 6, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Shaping The City: Lewis On Smart Growth

Bethesda Row in Washington's Maryland suburbs includes a vibrant mix of uses, a variety of transportation options, and vital design.

May 31, 2002 - The Washington Post

Columbia, Maryland's Thriving Urban Core

Columbia, Maryland has turned a dying downtown into a thriving urban core.

May 28, 2002 - The Baltimore Sun

Outgoing Governor Ushers In New Coastal Protections

Gov. Parris N. Glendening added to his environmental record by signing into law new protections for Maryland's coastal bays.

May 21, 2002 - The Washington Post

Baltimore's Vision 2030

Baltimore is seeking unprecedented public participation as it builds its regional plan for the next 30 years.

April 11, 2002 - Sun Spot

Award-Winning 'New Urbanism' Arrives In Rockville, Md.

The Centergate King Farm development won a national design award from the Congress for the New Urbanism.

April 6, 2002 - The Washington Post

Maryland's Planned Baby Boomer Community

A new community in Maryland is being designed and built to appeal to baby boomers.

April 5, 2002 - Housing Zone

Baltimore Region Transit Plan To Expand

Baltimore region transit system will extend to Howard and Columbia counties.

March 25, 2002 - The Washington Post

Baltimore's New Transit Plan

Baltimore's transit planners have offered recommendations that would double the area's rail service over 40 years.

March 24, 2002 - Sun Spot

Build Parking, And They Will Come

While other cities are offering incentives to encourage alternatives to driving, Baltimore is doing the opposite.

February 24, 2002 - Sun Spot

Maryland's Smart Growth Governor

This article profiles Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening, one of the nation's most prominent voices in the smart-growth movement.

February 21, 2002 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Third Graders Argue For A Walkable Community

A class of 3rd graders lobby the Maryland state legislature to make "walking" the official state exercise.

February 12, 2002 - Sun Spot

Three Town Centers In Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg, MD is a unique economic development success with three distinct town centers.

February 12, 2002 - The Washington Post

Water Problems Halt Development In City

A water shortage in Frederick, Md. has halted new development as city officials search for alternate water sources.

February 9, 2002 - The Washington Post

Baltimore's New American Town

WaterView is a new 65-acre development where "the Cleavers would feel at home."

February 7, 2002 - Sun Spot

Eco-friendly Development With 'Rain Gardens'

"Rain gardens" can filter and cleanse polluted urban storm water.

February 3, 2002 - Sun Spot

Maryland Transit Plan Off Track

An editorial in the Baltimore Sun blasts Maryland Transit Administration's new regional rail transit plan.

February 1, 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.