North Carolina
Planned TOD Beats Long-Range Predictions
Planners didn't think it would happen for 10 years, but transit-oriented development looks to be brewing near new light rail stations in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Reinventing A Downtown Civic Plaza
City leaders in Raleigh, North Carolina, are planning to transform a underutilized downtown plaza into a new public square.
Congressman Ridicules Bikes as '19th Century' Technology
During debate over the House of Representatives' energy conservation bill, North Carolina Republican Congressman Patrick McHenry ridiculed bicycling as a "19th century solution."
School District Developing Housing Subdivision
Trying to make the most of a real estate deal gone bad, a school district in North Carolina is building a new 88 home subdivision next to a new school.
How Retiring Baby Boomers Will Transform Traditional Models of Senior Living
The idea of aging in community honors the elder stage of life as one with gifts and challenges. It encourages creation of caring neighborhoods and networks that provide for affordable, quality housing to support future needs and new opportunities.
What Subdivision Walls Tell Us About Our Values
A recent column cites the phenomenon of subdivision walls as an example of how Americans are neglecting and shunning the public realm.
Six States To Study Replacing Fuel Excise Taxes With Mileage Fees
An ambitious study to charge motorists by the mile, which hopes to address decreasing gas tax revenue for both states and the federal government, will begin in North Carolina's Research Triangle.
Is A Sheltered Suburban Childhood Good For Kids?
Parents who grew up in the city but raised their children in the suburbs wonder if they made the right choice.
River Levels In North Carolina At Record Lows In May, USGS Reports
Stream flows were low, particularly in the western part, even after rain at the end of the month.
Charlotte Sacrificing Old Buildings For New Ones
Well intentioned but loose zoning regulations are threatening the character some of the city's historic neighborhoods.
Pedestrian Street Won't Happen With Suburban Zoning
Residents and local officials in Charlotte, North Carolina have dreams of turning Central Avenue into a 'strollable' street, but unless the current zoning is changed, the desired transformation seems unlikely.
Census Figures Show Rural Exodus Across Country
New census figures are showing an increasing trend of rural population decline, as more and more people are moving to urban metropolitan areas. These are just two stories of waning population in some of the nation's rural areas.
Governor Calls For Help In Rural Job Growth
The governor of North Carolina has called on a state grant program to dedicate more funding to encourage job growth in rural areas.
Raleigh Tinkers With Its Parking Standards
Under advice from parking guru Donald Shoup, North Carolina's capital is rethinking its parking requirements.
Can McMansions And New Urbanism Co-Exist?
Plans by the developers of Vermillion, a 400 acre New Urbanist community outside Charlotte, call for the addition of hundreds of 4,000 square foot homes to the original neighborhood of townhomes and small lot houses.
Power Blue City Welcomes Green Condos
Designed by architect William McDonough, a pair of towers recently approved for downtown Chapel Hill will be the first mixed-use development to meet LEED Gold standards in North Carolina.
Gardens To Serve As City Gateway
The city of Greensboro, North Carolina plans to create gardens that will serve as a gateway on the city's southeast side.
Can Google Change One Small Town's Fortunes?
State and local officials are offering $100 million dollars in tax breaks to the Internet company should it locate a new facility in Lenoir, North Carolina. Yet some wonder if the generosity will pay off for the town.
A New Plaza For Downtown Raleigh
The central location and the expanse of space to facilitate a variety of different uses are getting people excited about the newly proposed City Plaza in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, despite the fact that it will cut through a well-used street.
The Evolution Of The Katrina Cottage
The cost effective Katrina Cottage continues its evolution in the form of a schoolhouse.
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.
City of Albany
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
