Land Use

More Owners Challenging Eminent Domain

While most people accept the concept of eminent domain, its use for redevelopment faces criticism.

May 12, 2005 - The Washington Post

Nation's Fastest Growing County Grows Up

How the nation's fastest growing county over the last four years survived the end of the tech boom in the late 90s, and what it needs to do to manage its growth.

May 12, 2005 - The Washington Post

L.A .Environmentalist Shifting to Water Management

Andy Lipkis is perhaps the most important environmentalist in L.A. Now he wants to put his resources and group to use in an ambitious watershed project in Sun Valley.

May 11, 2005 - LA Weekly

Eminent Domain Goes To Court

The Supreme Court ponders whether New London, Connecticut, has gone too far.

May 9, 2005 - Planning Magazine

'Takings' Laws Support Private Property Rights

Do Idaho's laws restrict what cities can do to control growth?

May 9, 2005 - The Idaho Statesman

LA's Most Valuable Parcel Up For Grabs

Federal officials begin developing a 'business plan' for the 387-acre Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the center of pricey West Los Angeles.

May 9, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

The Return Of Urban Renewal In New York

New York's deputy mayor for economic development, Daniel L. Doctoroff, has a grand and energetic vision for New Yorks' urban renewal. Flavors of Robert Moses are evoked.

May 9, 2005 - Harvard Design Magazine

Parks Add Economic Value To Cities

The research is in, and the results are clear: parks add economic value to cities.

May 8, 2005 - Smart City

Smart Growth And The Ideal Communist City

Randal O'Toole compares smart growth communities with 1960's-era communist planning.

May 8, 2005 - The Thoreau Institute

Virginia's Zoning Challenger

John Foote is considered to be Virginia's "shrewdest, most effective advocate" for landowners. Opponents say he undermines local government.

May 5, 2005 - The Washington Post

Ranking The Cities With The Dirtiest Air, 2005

The American Lung Association publishes its annual report on the state of the nation's air.

May 4, 2005 - American Lung Association

The Social Benefits Of Parks

Across the nation, neighbors are learning that banding together to create a new park can leave a community with a lot more than new swing sets and picnic tables.

May 4, 2005 - The Trust for Public Land

Selling Transit Oriented Development

San Mateo, CA, tries to convince residents of the benefits of transit oriented development (TOD).

May 2, 2005 - San Mateo Times

Campus Rising

The newest University of California campus is the first major American University to be built this century.

May 2, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

Is Maryland In A 'State Of Sprawl'?

Depsite a history of growth management efforts, new Census figures show that Maryland continues to sprawl.

May 2, 2005 - The Baltimore Sun

A Tree Grows In Northern Liberties

A community garden and park on a former brownfield has enriched a neighborhood.

April 29, 2005 - Philadelphia City Paper

San Luis Obispo Voters' Commitment To Downtown

San Luis Obispo voters appear to have rejected highly controversial big-box development by slim margin.

April 28, 2005 - San Luis Obispo New Times

Parking As A Neighborhood Asset

Why wait for rail when community parking can help create pedestrian-oriented areas, writes Mott Smith.

April 28, 2005 - The Planning Report

Pinal County Orders Development Study

The Superstition Vistas are the subject of a $200,000 study into the proper way to develop the region.

April 27, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

Land Rights Battle Heats Up In Oregon

Several states are watching the outcome of legal proceedings in Oregon closely.

April 27, 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.