Government / Politics
Guilty Of Vinyl Siding?
The city council of Carmel, IN, backtracks on a ban on vinyl siding that was criticized as being elitist.
Affordable Housing Mandates Backfire
Do affordable housing mandates work? A new report by the Reason Foundation argues that they actually cause housing prices to rise.
New York Zoning Appeals Board Exercises Considerable Authority
In New York City, a zoning appeals board oftentimes acts as the de facto planning commission.
New Deal Must Address Canada's Urban Regions
Canada's metropolitan centres need new federal arrangements, not just new cash.
Airport Modernization Plan Facing Stiff Opposition
Mayor Hahn's plan to improve LAX safety and access receives major blow with departure of two top supporters.
The Power Of Community In Politics
Where we live often decides how we vote and think, writes Bill Bishop.
The Transportation Bill Could Slim Us Down
Federal monies should only fund transit projects that result in walkable communities.
Where Are Our Gas Taxes Going?
New study finds that metropolitan area gas taxes are not serving metropolitan residents--resulting in decreased transit funding and added congestion.
Government Spending On Children
What does the government spend on children? Here is the evidence from Five Cities.
KY Senate Approves Higher Tax On Blight
New law allows higher taxes on unsightly properties.
Online Game Lets You Balance Toronto's Books
Simulation allows citizens to experience the tough budgetary decisions facing Toronto's municipal leaders.
Colorado House Seeks To Limit Eminent Domain
Cities quick to condemn for retail sales-tax generators provoke backlash.
Bush And Kerry Discuss Affordable Housing
President Bush and Democratic presidential hopeful Senator Kerry discuss America's affordable housing crisis.
A Shortage Of Planners In Mumbai, India
A generation of planners is retiring in Mumbai, and there are too few willing to take their place.
Integrating Transport Into Regional Land Use And Economic Strategies
British study assesses the extent to which multiple tiers of government and diverse regional policy goals can be harmonized.
Arizona Establishes 'Aging 2020 Plan'
State agencies must prepare for influx of baby boomer retirees.
Asthma Linked To Ground Zero Pollution
A study finds that the condition of children with asthma living near the World Trade Center was worsened by the 9/11 attack.
The Smart Money Is On Smart Growth
Compact development and reinvestment in urban centers can save taxpayers money and improve regional economies. In this paper, Mark Muro and Robert Puentes review the best academic evidence on the fiscal and competitive advantages.
Unintended Consequences Of Sprawl
As formerly somewhat rural areas gain residents, more "urban" services are required.
Coercion Vs. Consent
Reason presents a provocative debate by four prominent libertarian thinkers about why society needs taxation and eminent domain.
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
