Texas
How To Solve Houston's Mobility Problems?
Polly Ledvina and David Crossley argue that there are better ways to solve traffic problems than investing $1.5 billion to double the size of the Katy Freeway.
Arson Strikes Historic Home, Developer Charged
One of Austin's historically black neighborhoods, Clarksville, could lose its historical designation after a home was destroyed by arson in May.
Teacher, What's Sprawl?
Activists in Texas are trying to get "un-American concepts" such as restricting urban sprawl excluded from school curriculum and textbooks.
War Stories From A Houston Pedestrian
Houston has done well facilitating pedestrian access in commercial areas -- but don't try to walk between neighborhoods.
New Life For Greyfields And Brownfields
Don't give up on greyfields and brownfields. Smart growth offers redevelopment prospects.
Successful Dallas Light Rail Expands To Suburbs
Light rail in Dallas is becoming a great success and example for Houston.
Should Flooded Texas Towns Rebuild?
The Guadalupe River in Texas has flooded twice in five years. Should the communities along the river be rebuilt?
Smart Growth Advocated At NAACP Convention
Sociologist Robert Bullard advocated Smart Growth at National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's national convention.
Golf Course Planned Despite Water Shortages
Community groups in San Antonio, TX, oppose plans for a new golf course.
Houston Redevelopment And 'Civility'
The redevelopment of downtown Houston is accompanied by a new 'civility' policy banning aggressive panhandling and dumpster diving.
New Urbanist Architect's Fort Worth Designs
Architect David Schwarz designs for Fort Worth has supporters and critics.
Fort Worth Learns From Portland Streetcar's Success
Developing new public transit systems will be expensive - but worth it.
Fight Over Residential Uses In Southlake Town Square
Affluent bedroom suburb is fighting the concept of a true downtown.
The Poorest Community In The U.S.
The poorest community in the nation has "Extreme Third World conditions."
Massive Wal-Mart Will Be Traffic Nightmare
A proposed 220,000 square feet Wal-Mart brings traffic and crime issues to the surface.
New Urbanist Town Center For Southlake, TX
Debate continues over residential uses in a mixed-use suburban downtown.
Revitalizing Downtown Fort Worth
The impact of the Bass family on development in downtown Fort Worth, TX.
Creative Planning
America prides itself on being a classless society. But what if a certain class is responsible for giving cities their vitality and economic clout?
Can Community Character Survive Gentrification?
Will this Houston neighborhood be able to retain it's flavor as land prices increase due to its proximity to downtown?
How The 'Creative Class' Is Shaping Our Cities
The most ingredient for a successul city is a vibrant "creative class."
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 Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
