Texas

Borders Vs. Liveable City

In Austin's most controversial retail project, the national chain bookstore Borders faced serious opposition from independent businesses, activists, and community leaders.

April 25, 2003 - The Austin Chronicle

Texas County Leads Nation In Growth

Rockwall County near Dallas boasts nation's highest population growth while almost half of the state's counties have lost population.

April 18, 2003 - Dallas News

Policy Review Of Red Light Running

A new report assesses the factors affecting red light running, and a review of red light running trends in the U.S. and in Texas.

April 8, 2003 - Texas Transportation Institute

Breaking The Rules Of Suburban Development

The proposed mixed-use North Rim Village development, influenced by New Urbanism, would be the first true neighborhood in the San Antonio suburbs.

April 4, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News

Creating Vibrant Neighborhood Centers

Reinventing the urban commercial strip - Fort Worth style.

March 26, 2003 - Fort Worth Star Telegram

Reverse Commuting Increasing

Reverse commuting is climbing as former bedroom suburbs transform into major business centers.

March 24, 2003 - The Houston Chronicle

City Is Leader In Water Conservation

How did San Antonia cut per capita water use by 36% Since 1984?

March 15, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News

Demand For Trees Vs. Cost

Many want a house surrounded by greenery, but saving trees can add up.

March 10, 2003 - San Antonio Express-News

Can Houston Be Retrofit?

Houston has never made small plans. Now the city is developing an ambitious plan to retrofit a city that has been shaped by sprawl.

March 3, 2003 - The Arizona Republic

Economic Impacts Of Historic Preservation

Main Street programs typically return about $35 for every dollar invested in operating the program.

February 26, 2003 - Journal Record

A New Tool For Planning Without Zoning

Houston introduces the 'area plan' ordinance that allows certain neighborhoods to craft their own development guidelines.

February 24, 2003 - The Houston Chronicle

Malformed Consent

One viewpoint on why local decisions regarding infrastructure and growth issues may not be as valid as they appear.

February 11, 2003 - Taylor Daily Press

Local Stores Create Triple The Economic Activity Of Chains

Civic Economics explores the pros and cons of chain retailing on local economies.

February 4, 2003 - Civic Economics

Tadao Ando's Work Of Art

The new building for the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has created a small tourist boom.

January 30, 2003 - The New York Times

Blueprint Houston

A diverse group of Houston residents have launched an effort to demonstrate the need for long-range planning.

December 30, 2002 - The Houston Chronicle

New Book Superstore Would Hurt Local Businesses

A book superstore would hurt homegrown businesses and the Austin economy, a study commissioned by a local nonprofit group claims.

December 13, 2002 - BizJournals

Light Rail Conspiracy In Houston

The Houston Chronicle accidentally posts an internal memo calling for editorials and news articles supporting an as-of-yet unannounced light rail referendum.

December 2, 2002 - The Houston Review

What Dallas Should Learn From Portland

Dallas and Portland have remarkably similar geographies. There are some important lessons Dallas could learn from Portland.

December 1, 2002 - D Magazine

Do Texas Counties Need New Powers To Cope With Urban Sprawl?

Should Texas counties be given the key to the planning tool box.

November 26, 2002 - Texas Legislature Online

Regional Planning Creates Nonprofit Foundation

To be eligible for a wider pool of grants, a regional planning council creates a 501(c)(3) foundation.

October 22, 2002 - Fort Worth Star Telegram

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.