Washington
Churches Oppose Sprawl Limits
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is against the urban-growth boundary in King County, WA.
Seattle Light Rail Project Cost Increases
After intense discussion, light-rail in Seattle will serve the Southcenter Mall, increasing costs.
Two More Cities Served By Seattle-Tacoma Line
The Sounder heavy-rail system adds stops at two Washington cities; will they see a rail-related boom?
City Rail Crossing Curbs Are Rejected
Judge overturns Seattle's efforts to restrict freight train activity.
Auburn's Master Planning Process
The City of Auburn is embarking on a master planning process which identifies a new convention center.
Seattle's Ambitious Transportation Proposal
Seattle Mayor Paul Schell unveiled a $9 million initiative with new ideas to improve the city's traffic.
New Traffic Lights Speed Seattle Traffic
Seattle improves traffic flow with newly optimized traffic lights.
U.S. Army Discovers New Urbanism
Military housing in Fort Lewis, WA, will be overhauled using latest trends in planning and architecture.
Sustainable Agriculture Amid Sprawl
King County is experimenting with sustainable agriculture in the midst of sprawl.
The Case For Light Rail In Seattle
An editorial in the Seattle Times argues that Seattle should bite the proverbial bullet and build light rail.
Seattle's Experiment With Retail Design
Seattle Times columnist Mark Hinshaw reports on Seattle's experimental designs for retail buildings.
Light Rail Won't Help Puget Sound
A Seattle Times columnist questions whether light transit is the right solution for Puget Sound.
10 Steps to Attracting High Tech
This paper uses Seattle's example to lay out ten steps that officials can take to develop a high tech sector in their cities.
The Battle For Seattle's Waterfront
Fisheries and lumber mills are facing extinction as Puget Sound is being redeveloped for condominiums and offices with a view.
$150 Billion Action Plan To Ease Traffic congestion
User fees, gas taxes, license fees and auto-parts surcharges are all a part of the 20 year transportation vision for Seattle.
Seattle's Homeless Tent City
Seattle has vowed to close Tent City; residents say they won't leave.
Seattle's Light Rail Halted
After seven years and $25 million, progress on Seattle's 4.5-mile light rail tunnel have crashed to a halt.
A Different World
Editorial discusses how the listing of the Puget Sound chinook salmon as an endangered species will affect land use and the economy in the Seattle area.
Washington's Growth Management Scrutinized
Republicans in the state are looking to amend the 10-year-old act with the help of affordable housing advocates.
A Tale of Two Washington Cities
Downtown revitalization efforts achieve different degrees of success in two Washington State cities.
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.
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
