Housing

Dublin's High-Density Future

Historic Dublin is feeling pressure to increase density. Will Dubliners end up living in high-rise city center towers?

January 14, 2005 - The Irish Times

The Battle Over Eminent Domain

Across the nations, homeowners are battling developers' use of eminent domain.

January 14, 2005 - MotherJones.com

In Favor Of Affordable Housing; Just Not Here

A small neighborhood school, or housing where teachers and other helping professionals can afford to live? Hard choices in suburban D.C.

January 12, 2005 - The Washington Post

Designing For Displacement?

How will a Tucson redevelopment project impact the city's public housing community?

January 11, 2005 - Tucson Weekly

'A Different Vision' In Iowa City

A developer's ideas take this college town's urbanism to new heights.

January 10, 2005 - Des Moines Register

Judge Charges HUD With Fair Housing Violation

Agency blamed for not taking a regional approach to low-income housing creation in Baltimore area.

January 10, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

A History of Housing Segregation

Baltimore's public housing has been segregated since the 1930s, leading to concentrations of poverty in the inner city.

January 9, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

High Hopes For Harlem

A group of investors is betting $220 million on a new Harlem renaissance, in the form of a new office, hotel and retail complex.

January 8, 2005 - The Slatin Report

Condo Conversions Are The New Residential Reality

Low mortgage costs and high home prices have launched a rash of condo conversions--a new trend that's bound to continue.

January 7, 2005 - REIS

Exurban Development Generates Discontent, Arson

Why did a group of young men attack an upscale sub-division? Investigators encountered a puzzling scenario.

January 7, 2005 - The New York Times

The Future Of Homes And Housing

One expert sees more Americans living in midsize cities near large urban centers.

January 7, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

Downtown Buildings Lure University Tenants

Universities are investing heavily in Providence, RI.

January 6, 2005 - The Providence Journal

Time For Action On Toronto's Waterfront

Revitalization corporation still lacking powers needed to implement the vision.

January 6, 2005 - The Toronto Star

Three Forces Shaping The Future Of Housing

The 'Graying of America' and 'Browning of America' are two of the three forces that will shape the future of housing across the nation.

January 6, 2005 - Housing Zone

Affordable Housing Reader

The American Planning Association publishes a collection of over 100 articles and reports exploring affordable housing.

January 5, 2005 - American Planning Association

What

Realtor Magazine names the top 25 opportunities in real estate, including changes in the market, new technology, and evolving buyer expectations.

January 5, 2005 - Realtor Magazine Online

Oregon's Significant Events In Planning And Architecture

Randy Gragg reviews last year's significant events in urban planning and architecture.

January 5, 2005 - The Oregonian

Condos Leading A Boom Market

Condominiums are the hot new real estate product in the Twin Cities—with nearly 11,000 new units expected in the next few years.

January 5, 2005 - Star Tribune

Governor's Smart Growth Plan Draws Little Interest

Towns and cities are wary of participating in Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney's affordable housing strategy.

January 4, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Detroit's Demolition Debate

Is demolition the best solution for urban blight?

January 4, 2005 - National Public Radio

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.