Government / Politics
Bribery and Under-the-table Land Deals
The FBI is now investigating allegations that Southwest Housing Development Co. bribed Dallas building officials.
Supreme Court Rules Against Limits on Eminent Domain
In a narrow decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities may seize homes for any development purpose.
Supreme Court OKs Eminent Domain For Economic Development
U.S. Supreme Court rules that local governments may seize homes and businesses for private economic development.
Debate On Global Warming Heats Up In Senate
A proposed bill that would limit greenhouse gas emissions is the center of a struggle between the Senate and the President.
Workers Oppose Pentagon Plan To Shift Jobs To Suburbs
Defense workers near the Pentagon told legislators they would rather quit their jobs than move further out to the suburban fringe.
Progressive Cities Work for 'Growth with Justice'
The election of former union organizer Antonio Villaraigosa as Los Angeles' next Mayor is part of a new progressive political force in America's cities.
San Diego's 'Meltdown'
The City of San Diego, once thought of as a model city, is experiencing a political 'melt down'.
The Next 'Great Society' Will be Urban
A new urban political movement called "Cities for Progress" is encouraging progressive politics at a local level to address issues facing cities and at the same time counter federal -- and largely rural -- conservatism.
America's Most Liveable Cities
The U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting names the nation's most liveable large and small cities.
Interview With CA's HCD Director
The director for Housing and Community Delevopment talks about everything from population growth to housing.
Schwarzenegger Sets his Sights on Climate Change
In a departure from Republican Party rhetoric, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vows that his state will be "the leader in the fight against global warming."
Appraisers Forced Into Cheating Home Owners
Over 8,000 appraisers sign petition to force Congress to intervene in what they say is a case of widespread fraud.
The 'Perfect Storm' For Property Taxes
Faced with revolts by homeowners, legislatures from Maine to Nevada are coming up with possible fixes.
Fate of WTC Redevelopment Mired in Controversy
The meaning, purpose and future of both the WTC redevelopment and the "war on terror" with which it has been associated for almost four years are growing more uncertain as opposition to the war in Iraq deepens.
Is the 'Urban Renaissance' an Urban Myth?
The idea that American cities have made a comeback has been uncritically embraced. Unfortunately, cities aren't doing as well as we think they are, writes Joel Kotkin.
Bush Has A '60s Flashback
The Bush administration is backing away from urban programs that Republicans of a generation ago supported.
Wisconsin Planning Law Threatened
Wisconsin Legislators repeal comprehensive planning law and grant program in draft budget bill.
World's Most Interesting Mayors
A special series highlights some of the world's most interesting mayors.
Latest Foe Of Smart Growth: Dept. Of Defense
Harsh new security precautions for federal office buildings are threatening to derail otherwise successful Smart Growth efforts in the Washington D.C. region.
Energy Bill Targets Cornerstone Environmental Policy
A last-minute amendment to the Energy Bill passed by Congress seeks to free energy exploration on federal lands from any kind of environmental review.
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.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
