North Carolina

Growth Requires New Approaches To Planning

Faced with record growth, Wake County, NC is taking a new, more active role in the region's planning.

December 30, 2000 - The News & Observer

Urban Economic Zones Miss Mark

North Carolina has created several urban zones to target economic incentives. But questions are being raised about the intended versus actual impacts.

October 24, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

North Carolina Growth Trends and Policies

North Carolina metro areas frequently lead the lists of the best places to live and work. Yet the very things that make it popular may lead to its downfall.

August 27, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

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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.

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