Land Use

The Success Of Transit Villages

Transit villages are becoming popular -- and economically successful -- throughout Southern California.

February 9, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Does Density Make A City Thrive?

The population density of Paris is about three times that of Boston. If Boston's population were tripled, would it would become another Paris?

February 9, 2004 - Harvard University

Too High A Density Can Also Promote Sprawl

Densification is often promoted as a solution to sprawl, but too much density too quickly can also backfire.

February 9, 2004 - Planetizen

The Cause Of Vancouver's Transit Problems

Are suburban business parks to blame for growing congestion in the region?

February 5, 2004 - The Vancouver Sun

Carson Applies Occam's Razor To Sprawl

Richard Carson takes issue with the overlapping visions of the new urbanists and the environmentalists.

February 4, 2004 - Planum: European Journal Of Planning

New Group Of Swing Voters: 'Gun Rackers'

Hunters and anglers from Western states concerned over proposed use of public lands.

February 2, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Water And Sprawl

A community decides to grow on its own terms.

February 2, 2004 - Toldeo Blade

Gambling On Inclusionary Zoning In Las Vegas

As housing prices in Las Vegas begin to push out the middle class, even Sin City starts to think about inclusionary zoning

February 2, 2004 - Las Vegas Review Journal

Are We Paving Paradise?

Rural open space covers about 95 percent of the land in the United States. Are we really running out of room?

February 1, 2004 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Edgeless Cities

A major factor fueling the growth of edgeless cities is the need to offset the fiscal burden of housing with commercial ratables.

January 31, 2004 - Urban Land Magazine

Can You Control Population Growth?

LA Times Magazine offers a feature article about California's growth. Is it desirable or even feasible to manage large-scale flows of labor and capital?

January 31, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

The Future Of Planning: Water Boards

Water boards in fast-growing cities are beginning to reject optimistic estimates of water supply -- effectively halting development.

January 30, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Grapples With Big Box Ban

Cecilia Estolano, Special Assistant to the City Attorney, discusses the latest developments in L.A.'s efforts to restrict the proliferation of these gigantic retail/grocery outlets.

January 29, 2004 - The Planning Report

Durango: A Benchmark In The Smart Growth Movement

Four Corners growth spurs Durango to shape its direction -- a style that would be a benchmark in the smart-growth movement.

January 29, 2004 - The Denver Post

Canadian Group Selected For New York Redevelopment

Urban Strategies and Artscape play key role in one of the largest New York redevelopment projects in years.

January 29, 2004 - The Globe and Mail

Tension Over Granny Units

A new California law makes it much easier to legally convert a garage into a small rental.

January 25, 2004 - New Urban Living

Utah Governor Offers Smart Growth Carrot To Cities

New program offers funding, technical assitance if cities commit to Smart Growth.

January 24, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

City Approves Largest New Urbanist Development

Top national planner says Durango's "epic plan" would be a smart-growth "benchmark."

January 24, 2004 - The Denver Post

Suburb Plans To Raze Entire Downtown And Build A New One

Lake Zurich, IL, plans to create an entirely new downtown district within an existing town after razing the existing one.

January 23, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

Downtown Plans Favor Big Development Over Public's Needs

The author argues against big development plans that do not consider community needs such as the one to bring the NJ Nets basketball team to Brooklyn with a new stadium.

January 23, 2004 - The Gotham Gazette

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.