Pennsylvania
Age-old Tax Gripes Gaining Traction In Philadelphia
Local tax reform must drive a wedge between poor city voters and a mayor who defends the status quo.
Housing Scam Rocks Philadelphia
For three years Rickie Williams sold neglected homes that didn't belong to him.
Western Pennsylvania's Conservancy: A Case Study In Success
As the Conservancy celebrates its 70th anniversary, residents look back on the driving force behind conserving 280,000 acres.
Trends In Urban University Revitalization
Urban universities are using the West Philadelphia University Initiative as a model for how to turn their own neighborhoods around.
What To Do When A Big-box Retailer Comes Knocking?
The Philadelphia Inquirer features a four-part series, on new uses for abandoned big-box store sites.
Decline Challenges Philadelphia Leadership
The radical annexation by Philadelphia of its surrounding county in 1854 occurred under conditions remarkably like today.
New Philadephia Arts Center Not Integrated With Public Transit
Kimmel Center officials haven’t taken even the simplest steps to promote public transit to visitors.
Report: The Future Of Metropolitan Philadelphia
A study by the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center titled "Flight (Or) Fight" looks at trends of urban decay, sprawl, and economic growth in the region.
Dumb Growth In Philadelphia
Lack of regional planning in Philadelphia promotes both sprawl and decay, according to the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center's Flight or Fight report.
Saving Pennsylvania
The Oxford Tribune gives a thumbs-up to "Saving Pennsylvania", an hour-long documentary on sprawl and the future of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Watersheds Worst In The Nation
A study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency rates water quality in U.S watersheds.
Philadelphia's Master Builder
It's time to thank the man who built what many will remember as turn-of-the-century Philadelphia.
Power Plant To Be Converted To Offices
A $55 million project will convert an imposing electrical power plant in Chester City, PA, into office space.
Philadelphia's Bold New Civic Space
Located in the middle of the city on a major thoroughfare, Phildelphia's new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is innovative and bold.
New Downtown Plan For Pittsburgh Avoids Past Mistakes
A new redevelopment plan for downtown Pittsburgh, PA, aims to avoid past mistakes.
Code Changes, Grants Foster Joint Municipal Planning
Last year, the Pennsylvania Legislature approved changes to the Municipalities Planning Code so communities that file joint comprehensive plans can share the distribution of land use zones.
Zoning A Pedestrian-friendly Downtown
Emmaus, PA updates its zoning code to ensure a pedstrian-friendly friendly downtown.
Community Protests Against Anti-Sprawl Plan
New apartment development draws protest from community in Philadelphia's Main Line suburb.
Light Rail Makes A Comeback
More than 20 U.S. cities have revived streetcar service and the competition for federal funds is fierce. Philadelphia has an edge over most other cities...
Philadelphia Tax Reform Breakthrough
A smart, feasible plan to end fifty years of suicidal tax structure.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
