Government / Politics
California's Hottest Land Use Legislation
Assembly Bill 680 might be the hottest land use measure this year. It divides up sales tax based on population and affordable housing.
County Grade Reports
The Government Performance Project evaluates the management capacity of 40 of the nation's largest counties during 2001.
Conflict Of Interest Troubles For EPA Chief
EPA ombudsman Robert J. Martin makes "conflict of interest" allegations againstEPA head Christine Todd Whitman.
Don't Sacrifice The Environment
Environmental Defense's Tom Graff advice to California legislators: Don't sacrifice the environment for anything.
Slow Growth Mayor Offers No Apologies
West Linn, Ore. Mayor David Dodds is hated by developers and disliked by some former city council members - and he doesn't care.
The Future Of FHA And Multifamily Finance
What does the future hold for theFHA and what about the credit subsidy "problem?"
Dallas: Failure Of Visionary Planning
Dallas News charges that the city's failure to fund a new bridge is indicative of the city's lack of long-range, visionary planning.
New Jersey: Governor Fires Planners
After campaigning on an anti-sprawl campaign, New Jersey Governor McGreevey suddenly gutted the Office of State Planning.
New Jersey Closes Office Of State Planning
In order to cut costs, New Jersey Gov. McGreevey has effectively closed the state's planning office.
Who Should Pay For Growth?
Builders in McHenry County, Illinois are going to court over what they say is the unfair collection of impact fees.
Potential Impacts Of Recession And Terrorism On U.S. Cities
This paper by Alice Rivlin and Alan Berube attempts to shed light on the concerns of the combined impact of the recession and ongoing terrorist threats on the health of cities.
Stalled Housing Production In California?
An panel of experts discusses how new prevailing wage legislation will impact housing production in Southern California.
Charleston's Livability Court
Charleston, for years rated one of America's best-mannered cities, has a new court to ensure it.
How Are Low-Income Housing Goals Set?
Opening arguments are made in a suit challenging state goals for the inland Southern California region.
Decline Challenges Philadelphia Leadership
The radical annexation by Philadelphia of its surrounding county in 1854 occurred under conditions remarkably like today.
Merging Northern CA's Regional Planning Agencies
A new bill would force the merger of northern Califronia's Metropolitan Transportation Commission and the Association of Bay Area Governments.
Stupid Ideas Cause Urban Disintegration
Former Mayor Rudy Giuliani wasn't afraid to identify stupid ideas that were causing the disintegration of New York City.
New Year Resolutions For Cities
This commentary by Bruce Katz outlines his New Year's resolutions for American cities.
A Southern CA City Comes Of Age
It's a small oil town of 9,300 residents, surrounded by a big city. All they want is their own zip code.
Farm Bill Appeals To Sprawl Foes
A farm bill has brought together two unlikely groups -- small farmers and environmentalists fighting sprawl.
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
