Housing
Millennial Housing Commission Misses The Point
A longtime activist assesses the Millennial Housing Commission report's questionable assumptions and remedies, and the real solutions that were ignored.
St. George Faces Explosive Growth
St. George, a small town in Utah's southwest corner, is experiencing explosive growth. The Salt Lake Tribute details the challenges the town faces.
Megaresorts Shake Up Phoenix
Massive investment in luxury resorts will create Arizona's two new largest hotels -- aiming to lure convention groups from Las Vegas.
Downtown Revitalization and New Urbanism
Tulsa "the poster child of sprawl" struggles with urban redevelopment in and around its downtown.
Housing America's Poor
Rental housing for America's poor families is farther out of reach than ever.
Trends In Multi-generational Housing Enclaves
A new mega-housing development in Chicago represents a future trend a multi-generational housing enclaves.
Big Boxes Invade Urban Neighborhoods
After saturating the suburbs with stores, "big box" retailers, are moving into dense city neighborhoods.
Property Firms Decide To Offer Partnerships
Two real-estate firms are showing a strong vote of confidence that demand for commercial real estate will continue to grow.
A Missed Learning Opportunity
The architectural implications of the September 11, 2001 tragedy; Have planners and architects overlooked the moral lesson to practice humane urban design?
City Considers Affordable Housing Policy
Freemont, CA, is considering a new policy that aims for more affordable and high-density housing.
A Master Plan For Nashville
A master plan for Nashville, TN, will be based on community input.
Baltimore's Successful Waterfront: 25 Years In The Making
Baltimore's waterfront redevelopment effort has been so successful that now, 25 years later, the waterfront has finally been built out.
The Aesthetics Of Security
Slate presents a slide show demonstrating various aesthetics of security, from Wurster Hall at U.C. Berkeley to U.S. embassies abroad.
Lower Manhattan Rebuilding Efforts 'Paralyzed'
Aiming to please everyone, the efforts to rebuild Lower Manhattan are 'paralyzed'
L.A.-Bakersfield Megalopolis Or Sprawl?
Three new massive developments -- one of which would be the largest housing project in L.A. County's history -- along the windswept Grapevine would link Los Angeles and Bakersfield.
Cambridge Seeks To Double Linkage Fees
Cambridge is seeking to double the linkage fee that developers must pay to create affordable housing.
South Boston's Gentrification
A series of new luxury projects could transform gritty South Boston to an upscape neighborhood. Is this the market at work or gentrification?
TNDs With A Twist?
Builder Delcor Homes is targeting Generation X buyers who want a sense of neighborhood.
Affordable Housing Vs. NIMBYism
Albuquerque's successful affordable housing program is failing thanks to NIMBYism and policies that drive down the value of apartments.
A Real Organic Solution For Ground Zero
The efforts rebuild the site of the World Trade Center are a 'fiasco' but the area is starting to heal itself without the benefit of planning strategies.
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
