Housing

Book Review: Call Of The Mall

A new book explains everything you wanted to know about life in a mall -- including why they're built the way they are.

March 26, 2004 - Wharton Business School, University Of Pennsylvania

To Attract Residents Communities Offer Free Land

Kansas communities are offering free land to attract residents to increase the tax base.

March 25, 2004 - Yahoo! Newswire

The Case For Saving Hope

Hope VI is needed to address the remaining -- and still-lived in -- mistakes of past federal housing policies.

March 25, 2004 - Planetizen

The 'Straight Story' About Urban Living

Are real estate agents misleading potential home buyers about crime in "up and coming" urban areas?

March 22, 2004 - The Oregonian

Are Gated Communities 'Racially Polarizing?'

A county's law to allow gated communities sparks a debate.

March 20, 2004 - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Amenities, Not Size

America's fascination with large houses -- which have doubled, on average, in size since the 1960s -- may have reached its peak.

March 18, 2004 - Builder Magazine

Where Million-Dollar Homes Are 'Typical'

In many cities, including Santa Rosa, CA, million-dollar homes are no longer the only for the rich and famous.

March 16, 2004 - Santa Rosa Press Democrat

A Robot that Builds a House

A new construction technology that builds houses by "printing" in concrete is set to debut in 2005.

March 14, 2004 - New Scientist

California's Housing Shortage Is 'Overstated'

A study suggest that what is believed to be California's statewide housing shortage may only be limited to major cities.

March 11, 2004 - The Sacramento Bee

Zoning Considerations When Building Granny Flats

Many homeowners are building separate apartments as granny flats for extra income. The Wall Street Journal offers advice for coping with local building and zoning regulations.

March 11, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

A Call To Redesign American Public School Facilities

The design and building of new schools is increasingly seen as an opportunity to encourage integrated planning and smart growth thinking.

March 10, 2004 - New Schools, Better Neighborhoods

Doing Homework For Your Kids

It may take a village to raise a child, but finding the right village is a challenge.

March 8, 2004 - The Washington Post

Convention Center and Sports Stadium Debate

Recent plans to expand the Javits Convention Center in NYC raises questions over whether stadiums are practical expansions of convention centers.

March 7, 2004 - The New York Times

A House In The Hamptons For $300 A Month

When the summer people move out, college students move in to upscale rentals.

March 6, 2004 - The New York Times

L.A.-Area Planned Residential Development Embraces Smart Growth

A new planned residential development in northern L.A. County strives to serve as a model of smart growth and transit-oriented development.

March 5, 2004 - The Planning Report

Crowded Or Comfortable?

A high density mix of apartments, townhouses, and detached homes has advantages for residents trying to shorten commutes, but does it feel cozy or just cramped?

March 4, 2004 - The Washington Post

Las Vegas Studies Economic Costs of Stopping Growth

An editorial by the Las Vegas Review-Journal concludes from a recent study that the costs of smart growth are too high.

March 1, 2004 - Las Vegas Review Journal

Toronto's Regent Park To Be 'Transformed'

Canada's first public housing project will be demolished and rebuilt as a mixed-income community.

March 1, 2004 - The Toronto Star

The Southern Black Suburban Experience

Atlanta's upscale and predominantly black suburbs are becoming increasingly popular -- even as they deal with the traditional suburban problems.

February 29, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Million-dollar Homes No Longer Bring Bragging Rights

The real estate market is so inflated that in a few cities across the country, million-dollar homes are common.

February 27, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

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.