Government / Politics
Inhofe: Global Warming is 'Mass Delusion'
Sen. James M. Inhofe (R-OK) blames the media for hyping coverage of climate change.
New York's Congestion Pricing Debate
Though a growing chorus of business and community groups is calling for congestion pricing in Manhattan to ease traffic, a comprehensive citywide plan may be the only way the idea can actually move forward.
California Land Use Law Expert Passes Away
Daniel J. Curtin Jr., a former Walnut Creek city attorney who was known as the dean of California land use law, died this week at 73.
Blakely Chosen To Head New Orleans Recovery
New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin has appointed as the city's new recovery czar Edward J. Blakely, the man who played an instrumental role in recovery planning after the 1989 San Francisco Bay Area earthquake and the 1991 Oakland fires.
Supreme Court Considers Global Warming Rules Case
The long-awaited Supreme Court case, Massachusetts v. Environmental Protection Agency, No. 05-1120, that will determine whether the EPA should regulate carbon dioxide as an air pollutant from motor vehicles was heard on Nov. 29.
Voters, Ballots...Action!
In both Red and Blue states, voters cast their lot with getting things done during this year's midterm election. The Brookings Institution provides a rundown of all the ballot box results.
Most Americans Oppose New Development
The latest results from an annual survey once again confirms that a large majority of citizens are unsupportive of more growth and development in their communities.
An Urban Agenda For An Urban Age
Bruce Katz, Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institute, highlights the need for set of new policies for managing the complexity of 21st century cities.
Will Leaders Heed Grassroots Election Message?
Voters in Michigan and elsewhere are increasingly supportive of public expenditures for transit and open space, but many public officials don't seem to be paying much attention to shifting taxpayer priorities.
Using A Land Value Tax To Keep Speculation In Check
By taxing land more than buildings, cities can encourage valuable sites to be used productively, rather than banked by investors hoping for even higher prices.
Voters Elect Wind Energy Advocate To Congress
Soft-spoken mathematician and wind energy advocate Jerry McNerney defeated Rep. Richard W. Pombo, an opponent of the Endangered Species act.
Memphis Weighs Annexation of 37,000
A final Memphis City Council approval this week may annex more than 37,000 residents into the city, as well as several million dollars a year in property taxes, and seven schools from the annexation areas.
Gulf Coast Recovery A Public and Private Sector Failure
Sluggish government response and a reliance on market forces have failed to resolve the housing crisis faced by thousands of Gulf coast residents, argues a recent editorial.
Scotland's Planning System Changes Leave Out Public
Broad changes to Scotland's planning systems were recently approved. A proposal to give communities a third party right of appeal did not pass, leaving many residents concerned that they will have little say in the planning and development of their communities.
First U.S.City To Ban Smoking - Belmont, CA
While other cities ponder various types of smoking bans, a small suburb on the San Francisco peninsula has gone 'all the way', banning the activity in all places except single-family detached residences.
A Battle Over Growth In Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County residents, 1000 Friends of Florida and environmental activist Rosa Durando have filed paperwork with the State of Florida this week to challenge County land use amendment approvals, and gain standing to participate in negotiation.
Ohio's First Suburb's Consortium
The largest inner-ring suburb advocacy group in the country has an ambitious agenda for Ohio's new governor.
Carbon Tax Comes To The U.S.
The City of Boulder, Colorado makes history by approving the nation's first carbon tax.
When City Planners Oppose Elected Officials
What happens when the professional planning staff advising an elected board disagrees with the conclusions of the elected board, and is required to submit a proposal that the planners opposed to a state regulatory agency for approval?
Florida Approves Constitutional Amendment Limiting Eminent Domain
Sixty-nine percent of Florida's voters approved an amendment to the State's Constitution to limit government ability to take property for private development. How will this homeowner victory impact the revitalization efforts of 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.
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