Ohio
Expert Criticizes Proposed High-density Development
A nationally known planner offers his insights, pro bono, to a community group on a proposed high-density housing development in Akron, Ohio.
Would A Farmland Preservation Tax Work?
Tom Bier argues that better zoning would be more effective than a new tax to preserve the rural character of Geauga County, OH.
Using Parks To Revive Cleveland's Economy
Non-profit and city leaders join forces to revitalize downtown greenspaces.
City Council Says Planning Department is 'Non-Essential'
Cincinnati's Planning Department is among those city services considered "non-essential" by the City Council. Will the city lose its planning department?
Toledo: Welcome To The Dark Ages Of Planning
A columnist for the Toleda Blade is dismayed to discover the sorry state of planning in Toledo.
Inner-City Construction Boom Could Stall
Cleveland's goal of building 1,000 new homes a year could hit a snag: most of the good sites are taken.
Out With The Old, In With The New
Cleveland's inner ring suburbs could use eminent domain to clear land for new development.
Plan Revitalizes Neighborhood School Concept
A Dayton, Ohio district plan hopes to strengthen neighborhoods by improving accessibility to schools.
Sides Present Opposite Views On Proposed Cincinnati Light Rail
Would a proposed light rail system in the Cincinnati region relieve traffic congestion, improve air quality and create tens of thousands of jobs or simply waste billions of dollars?
Downtown Cleveland's Success Story
Cleveland now has the fastest-growing downtown among all midwestern states.
Costly I-75 Upgrade Could Increase Congestion
The proposed plan to widen Interstate 75 will cost nearly half a billion dollars. A study shows that widening the interstate could increase
Debunking New Urbanism
Urban policy researcher Dr. Sam Staley counters New Urbanism.
Unbalanced Tax System Promotes Urban Sprawl
According to a report by the University of Toledo, cities in Lucas County, Ohio, unknowingly contributed to sprawl.
Protesting Is Out, Schmoozing Is In
Community Development Corporations prefer negotiation over confrontation in their attempts to improve neighborhoods.
Downtown Malls Struggle To Survive
Across the nation, malls built to revive decaying downtowns are struggling to survive.
Economic Segregation Intensifies
In Cleveland, the working poor face difficult commutes as people and jobs head for the suburbs.
In An Auto-oriented City, Some Get By Without A Car
Residents of Columbus that are unable or unwilling to drive share their stories.
Dead-end Cities?
Urban theorist David Rusk analyzes census data to identify "cities on the slide."
Downtown Apartments Attract Renters
The success of downtown housing is crucial for the revival of Cincinnati's downtown.
Old, Unused Subway Finally Called To Duty
Abandonded tunnels in Cincinnati are part of a new light rail proposal that would increase citizen mobility.
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.
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City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
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NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
