Housing
Group Meets in Portland to Point Out Its So-Called Flaws
A small group of libertarians, property rights activists and others convene in Portland to decry Smart Growth.
New Urbanism Influences Major Waterfront Project
A waterfront project in New Jersey is designed to encourages people to leave their cars behind.
Inclusionary Zoning Policy Could Exacerbate Affordability Crisis
A report written by San Jose State University economics professors contends that new zoning rules requiring builders to sell dwellings at below-market prices will likely squelch residential construction.
Ray Gindroz: Reviving Cities, Building Consensus
A profile of urban planner Ray Gindroz.
The Newest 'New Town'
Mountain House, CA promises the same elements that other new towns have for decades--pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods, varied architecture, affordable homes with efficient access to employment. Will this one be able to deliver?
Norfolk Launches Housing Stock Initiative
The city promotes home ownership through design education and assistance.
The New Trend In Mobile Home Ownership
California's housing crisis has caused such inflated prices, you can now purchase a $650,000 mobile home with an ocean view.
Waking Up From The American Dream
The unintented consquencies of helping more middle and low-income families realize the American Dream and own their own homes.
California's Growth Continues Shift Southward, Eastward
Five Southern California counties ranked in the top 10 nationwide for growth, according to the census estimates.
Gated Communities are Breaking the Mold
Study finds that gated communities are not the exclusive enclaves that they're often made out to be.
Tax Credit-Supported Affordable Housing Is Concentrated In Cities
The Brookings Institution releases a report that examines the location and neighborhood trends of low income housing tax credit developments.
World's Most Expensive Office Space
At a staggering $164.70 per square foot, London's West End is by far the most expensive office location in the world.
Making Workforce Housing Work
As officials grapple with how to address workforce housing issues, moderate income families continue to be priced out of the housing market.
What Kids Need in a Community
New research establishes a clear link between children's physical environment and their health.
Making Downtown A Neighborhood
The story of improvements in Downtown Tampa from the perspective of a neighborhood business.
All Cooped Up
Zoning changes welcome domestic chickens in single family neighborhoods.
Low Income Renters Lost Ground In 1990s Despite Economic Growh
Report finds low income renters lost ground in the 1990s despite economic growth
Building for People, Not Cars
New Urbanist community in suburban Toronto realized through developer's vision and persistance.
Robert E. Simon Jr. Reflects On Reston
As the planned community of Reston celebrates its fortieth anniversary, its urban developer shares his thoughts.
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
