North Carolina
A Perpetual Planning Failure
How a mall near Charlotte, North Carolina symbolizes a continual problem of urban development.
North Carolina's Success With Design-based Coding
Design-based coding is gaining popularity in Macon County's stalled planning process.
Highway Projects Do Not Cause Sprawl
A new study by transportation expert David Hartgen suggests that highway projects do not play a large role in determining the amount of growth in local communities.
Elevated HOV Lanes To Cost $129 Million Per Mile
A study commissioned by NCDOT finds that HOV lanes for the research Triangle region are far more expensive than anticipated.
Schools Make Sprawl Worse
Two planning experts say schools built too far from neighborhoods make sprawl worse.
How To Hire A Planning Director
The Charlotte Observer editorializes on the process of hiring a new planning directory for the city of Charlotte.
Mixed-use Helping Redefine Charlotte Neighborhood
A neighborhood in Charlotte, NC,grapples with transition to higher density, mixed uses, and rail service.
Preserving North Carolina's Coastline
A 2-part story looks at efforts to preserve North Carolina's coast which are undermined by actions of the state legislature.
Neighborhoods, Schools And How Walking Ended
Not long ago, schools were built as the cornerstone of communities. Today, many new schools are built on the periphery, far from the neighborhoods they serve.
Island Life Strains As Coast Builds Up
Hatteras Island's lax zoning laws left the door open to developers, and now local residents are paying the price.
A Bright Future For Solar Architecture
Energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive architecture using solar energy is gaining in popularity.
The Saga Of A Chapel Hill Parkway
Independent columnust Burtman offers a scathing analysis and indictment of the failed plan to improve South Columbia Street in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Why Zoning Doesn't Mean Quality Of Life
The Charlotte Observers offers a summary of how zoning and "matter of right" allows for the building of junk, regardless of city plans or desires for a quality environment.
Tracking Impervious Surface Area In A Mixed-Use Development
Stormwater Magazine offers a monitoring system that makes the best use of buildable land.
Computer Game Helps Teach Kids About Planning
A contest inspired by 'SimCity' gives middle-schoolers a taste of the complexities of city planning -- and the fun of making a perfect place
Asheville's Renaissance
The Asheville Citizen-Times begins a series on the renaissance of downtown Asheville, NC, and its future.
Cities Consider Stricter Codes For Student 'slums'
Raliegh, NC, considers restrictions on homes with more than two unrelated persons.
Charlotte Proposes Streetcar Line
Charlotte North Carolina's Area Transit System recommends a streetcar line along Central Avenue. Many neighbors and community leaders oppose the plan.
New Urbanism: A Fake Urban Atmosphere?
A project inspired by New Urbanism comes to life but some say it is not a true urban community.
Immigration Is Changing America's Heartland
An influx of immigrants into America's small towns help the economy, but force the towns to deal with big-city problems.
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
