Housing
Potential for Housing Downturn has Economists Worried
Consumer spending driven by home equity loans has been keeping the economy alive. Unfortunately for the global economy, it can't be sustained.
Mets Set On Jets Nyet
New York City's Olympic dreamers get themselves a new stadium site, just a subway ride away from the old one.
Update From CNU 2005 Pasadena Conference
At the Congress for the New Urbanism Conference in Pasadena, arguments were made for both sides of the issue on sprawl in greater Los Angeles.
'Starter Mansions' Oust Bungalows In Walkable Neighborhoods
As more buyers focus on diverse, walkable city areas the tear-down trend comes to Columbia, SC
California To Become A Real Estate Developer?
With over $5 billion in unused real estate assets, the state of California proposes the assets, 'be managed like a high-quality real estate business.'
The Next Generation Of Factory Built Homes
Factory-built houses are increasingly popular as an inexpensive solution to affordable housing.
From Urban Decay To Urban Renaissance
Los Angeles is undergoing a rapid physical and social transformation.
Revitalization Versus Downtown SROs
Sacramento officials are looking into alternatives to condemning several downtown single-occupancy hotels, a move some homeless advocates say will create even more problems.
Young Families Are Reinvigorating Older Suburbs
Inner-ring suburbs make a comeback.
Retiring Americans Discover Paris
With mortgage rates below 3%, Americans can buy a cozy corner in one of the world's most romantic cities.
Center City Gains Residents, But Not Jobs
The historic Philadelphia-area city has been part of a concerted effort to rebuild, but housing, not retail, is where the money is.
Converting Apartments To Condos Carries A Heavy Price
Many D.C. area renters are being forced out of their apartments to make way for the condo craze.
Proposal For Car Free Neighborhood In San Francisco Bay
A developer is planning 2,600 units for Treasure Island in San Francicso Bay, but environmentalists are calling for a car-free neighborhood of 20,000.
The Growth In Ecoterror
No deaths are attributed to 'ecoterror' cases, but authorities see growing use of explosives.
Defining The New Ruralism
Peter S. Rummell, CEO of The St. Joe Company, outlines a vision for the development of new real estate products based on a concept he calls 'the New Ruralism'.
Spokane's Massive Waterfront Development Plan
A major city center development is expected to have a $1 billion impact on Spokane's economy.
Phoenix Looking For A Few Good Developers
The city of Phoenix is seeking partners for a new housing development in the downtown area.
Inclusionary Zoning Proposal Not Forgotten in L.A.
After almost a year of delays, the affordable-housing law may get heard in the Los Angeles City Council
Former Denver Airport Site Gets New Lease On Life
The old Stapleton Airport area now boasts one of the fastest growing 'new urbanism' projects.
Infill Projects A Passion For Albuquerque Developer
Long-time New Mexico developer Sean Gilligan works with several neighborhood association to revitalize Albuquerque's downtown.
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
