Housing
Atlanta's Perimeter May Become Region's Center
Atlanta's new development is increasingly focused on rail stations around the city's Perimeter.
The Case For Accessory Apartments
Studies show that accessory apartments could provide very large numbers of affordable rental units in good neighborhoods, without subsidy or rent controls.
In Defense Of Gentrification
Richard Cravatts argues that gentrification is a "catalyst for overall growth."
Why Home Prices Are About To Crash
The editor of the Washington Monthly points out compelling signs that the housing bubble is about to burst.
Ambitous Makeover Plans For Montreal's Waterfront
A review of the plans to transform Montreal's waterfront.
Red-Hot Housing Market Shouldn't Change Planning Principles
These days, a house in California costs a lot of money. Inevitably, the planning system gets blamed for the mess.
Rural Home Design Guidelines
What makes a rural house a well designed one? Ireland's Cork County Council provides its guidelines.
Vasectomy Zoning
Are suburban housing policies intentionally limiting housing options for parents with children to keep school costs low?
Recapturing the Heart of Paris Through Its Belly
Parisians plan large-scale urban renewal efforts in Les Halles, known as the "belly" of the city.
Seattle's Reformist Legacy
The 1967 group "Choose an Effective City Council" (CHECC) reshaped Seattle city politics just in time to reshape its physical growth as well.
Lessons from San Diego's Downtown Building Boom
Condo developers have tapped into a previously unrecognized condo market, and the infusion of development money is reshaping California's southernmost big city.
Innovative New 'Workforce Housing' Fund Launched
An innovative new private equity fund s dedicated to building homes in Los Angeles's inner city.
Looking To The West
East coast cities are becoming old school as the American West exemplifies new urban patterns.
The Off-Mall Trend
Department store owners are beginning to forgo mall venues in favor of standalone stores, which offer greater flexibility.
NYC: Billions In The Balance
The long-suffering jurors in the World Trade Center insurance case,minds numbed from mountains of minutiae, are about to make up theirminds.
Bidding Wars Escalate Along With Interest Rates
If you're not house hunting in the Washington, D.C. area, be thankful.
Loudoun's Growth Debate
One of the nation's fastest growing counties faces the pros and cons of growth.
Orange County Builders Are Filling Up Space
Much of the coastal 42-mile stretch from San Clemente to Seal Beach is already occupied but O.C. developers continue to build
Portland Is Also A Center For Opposition To 'Smart Growth'
Portland, a poster child of "smart growth" is also a center for opposition to the movement.
Real Estate Lessons From The Apprentice
The Apprentice was a watershed in real estate investment -- sneaking in the back door on television.
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
