Government / Politics
California Tries To Get Centered
We Californians are conflicted. Most of our urban areas are quite dense, yet those same areas often lack a center that could be called a "place."
Surf City Credit Card
Huntington Beach, California seeks to cash in on its well-recognized city logo by offering... a credit card.
Are You Ready For An E-Mayor?
Marc Strassman has been an advocate of e-government for 26 years.
Regional Planning Creates Nonprofit Foundation
To be eligible for a wider pool of grants, a regional planning council creates a 501(c)(3) foundation.
Fort Lauderdale Residents May Pay More Taxes Due To Mistake
Residents of the town near Fort Lauderdale may have helped decide if Fort Lauderdale residents taxes' should be increased.
The Art Of Planning And Politics
Political astuteness was, and continues to be, a predominant characteristic of planning pioneers and a prerequisite for achieving change.
City Cracks Down On Water Delinquents
The Detroit water department intensifies its tactics to collect water debts in order to ease pressure from state lawmakers.
Polls, Preservation, And Power In Nevada
Nevadans face ballot questions on traffic congestion and preservation of wildlife habitat and power utilities.
Are Smaller Cities More Responsive To Growth Issues?
Breakup supporters say smaller cities would be more responsive on questions of growth and development.
Doing More With Less State Money
A Brookings Institute working paper describes the challenge of optimizing state consumption given pro-cyclical budget constraints.
Rail Vs. Resources In Minnesota
The governor's race in Minnesota may be decided by candidates' views on transportation.
Unbalanced Tax System Promotes Urban Sprawl
According to a report by the University of Toledo, cities in Lucas County, Ohio, unknowingly contributed to sprawl.
Utility Costs Feature In Secession Debate
Anti-secession advocates say carving up Los Angeles could increase utility bills.
Hertzberg Navigating Colorado River
California Assembly Speaker Emeritus Robert Hertzberg discusses the state's efforts to reduce its dependency on the Colorado River for its urban water supply.
City Doubles In Size Overnight The 'Old-Fashioned Way'
In an attempt to revitalize the area, Louisville, KY, merges with a county. Will it work?
Congressional Agenda For TEA 21 Re-Authorization
An interview with Rep. James Oberstar (D-Minnesota), the ranking Democrat on the Congressional Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, discussing the agenda for the re-authrorization of TEA 21.
Pimping Land Use
The Los Angeles Times slams Proposition 51 as an attempt to secretly sell land conservation programs.
California Is Divided Along East-West Divide
California has long had a north-south split, but local land use politicssuggests more of an east-west divide.
California's State Planning Bill
A bill that takes a small step toward better "state planning" in Californiaawaits a decision by Governor Gray Davis.
Sprawl Becomes Issue In MA Campaign
Regulating growth and development is becoming an increasingly important campaign issue in elections around the U.S.
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
