Pennsylvania
Design Build Method Pressures Planners
Pittsburgh's new stadium was built in a record two years, but the design build process put significant pressure on the city's planners.
Philadelphia's Anti-blight Proposal
Mayor John Street's anti-blight proposal has some members of the city council concerned about a lack of oversight.
Community Networking In Allentown, P.A.
A community networking workshop in Allentown, P.A. offers a variety of innovative solutions to improve the community.
Are Construction Bans Legal?
Courts debate if municipalities can employ construction bans to control growth.
Empty Cambridge Plaza High-rises To Be Imploded
The Philadelphia Housing Authority demolishes a housing complex north of downtown.
A Perspective On Urban Sprawl
The Christian Century presents an introduction to urban sprawl.
Brookings Institute Scholar Says Pittsburgh Sprawl Is Worse Than LA
To Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution, who will speak to a seminar on Smart Growth in Pittsburgh, the town is slowly sprawling out of control.
Increase Funding For Public Transit
This editorial calls for the state of Pennsylvania to increase funding for public transit projects and gives reasons why this is necessary.
Philadelphia's New 'Quiet Skyscraper'
A new skyscraper proposed for Philadelphia's Center City would be the tallest, but in a "quiet" way.
Philadelphia's Blight Plan
Philadelphia's Mayor has a plan to deal with blight in the city. But the devil is in the details.
Philadelphia's Ambitious Revitalization Plan
Philadelphia's mayor will battle the city's urban blight with a $1.63 billion demolition and reconstruction plan.
Are PA Cities Working Together On Development Yet?
A forum at Temple-Ambler concluded it was still too early to tell whether a landmark law is making a difference.
Philadelphia Takes Over Disney Site
The city takes control of a proposed development for $12 million after Disney fails to come up with a suitable alternative.
Cities Feel Effects Of Economic Slowdown
How will the economic slowdown affect the nation's cities? A look at how Pittsburgh and other prospering cities are faring.
SEPTA Proposes Fare Increase
Base rate of $1.90 would make SEPTA the second most expensive system in the nation.
Pittsburgh Tests New Bus Safety System
A new collision avoidance system is being tested by Carnegie Mellon University on 100 city public transit buses.
Philadelphia's Open Space Preservation Plans
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania suburbs are behind in meeting their open space preservation goals.
Philadelphia Transit Strike On Hold
Union puts off transit strike; Mayor steps in to mediate.
Philadelphia's Looming Transit Strike
A major transit strike in Philadelphia is averted -- for now.
Pittsburgh's Census Growth Secret
Only 10 out of 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods gained population according to the Census 2000 numbers.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
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
