New Mexico
Twin Energy, Real Estate Booms In West Cause Conflict
In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?
Rio Rancho: Watching A Suburban Transformation
Rio Rancho, a suburb of Albuquerque, is changing sleepy suburb into an urban center that could one day rival Albuquerque in size. This in-depth, multi-part series focuses on the town's potential and growing pains.
Albuquerque Malls Down, But Not Out
In an age when malls are going the way of 8-track players, several Albuquerque area malls are planning to keep competitive in the 21st century with bold new developments.
Reversing The Ravages Of Urban Renewal
One of the most livable places in the U.S. tries to revitalize its downtown.
Supporting A More Active Lifestyle
The Albuquerque Alliance for Active Living encourages proper pedestrian planning for creating more livable communities.
Inside Santa Fe's $90 Million Urban Development Project
Plans include a new commuter rail and office building for the Department of Transportation.
Infill Projects A Passion For Albuquerque Developer
Long-time New Mexico developer Sean Gilligan works with several neighborhood association to revitalize Albuquerque's downtown.
The Power Of Gentrification
Santa Fe's plaza has gentrified the surrounding neighborhood within a 15-minute walk, including, finally, even the 'Barrio de Torreón.'
Santa Fe Might Raise Parking Rates
An advisory panel narrowly approved a measure that would increase downtown parking to pay for a new parking structure.
Albuquerque's New Urbanist Hot-Spot-To-Be
Albuquerque's EDO, or East Downtown, a New Urbanist redevelopment, could be one the nation's upcoming hot areas.
DOT Plans TOD
New Mexico's Dept. of Transportation (DOT) seeks to complement pending rail service with a transit oriented development (TOD).
Impact Fees Should Not Be Used For Social Engineering
Impact fees add $10,000 to the cost of a new home in the North Albuquerque area, and are being used as a tool for social engineering, writes Jeff Stuve, president of the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties.
Transit: Think Big
Columnist J.D. Bullington makes a compelling argument about why New Mexico's Rio Grande communities should be linked by rail.
Albuquerque Impact Fees Vary Based On Location
The City of Albuquerque has concluded a years-long process to defineand implement impact fees on new construction in the city based on service districts.
The Los Alamos Leadership Vacuum
What do you do when your county administrator, transportation director, police chief, community development director, and human resources manager positions are all vacant?
Smart Growth And Development Impact Fees
Albuquerque, NM, considers development impact fees.
Low-flush Toilets: A Barrier For Businesses?
In a quest for water efficiency, Santa Fe instituted a 'toilet tax' to retrofit older plumbing. Opponents want the tax flushed.
The Challenge Of Infill
Infill development is a great concept, but obstacles can make it difficult, and more expensive.
Bush Administration's Hypocritical Forest Policy
The Bush administration is willing to let state and local governments to have a say on national forest policies but only as long as they're saying what the administration wants to hear.
Smart-growth Controversy in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Tribune columnist Jeffry Gardner rants about Smart-growth efforts in Albuquerque, calling them misguided -- especially in the context of housing affordability.
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
