Land Use

The Inclusionary Housing Policy Trend

Cities and counties throughout California are developing 'inclusionary zoning' programs. But do they work?

January 23, 2004 - California Planning and Development Report

How Should Houston Grow?

A suburbanite offers his perspective on how Houston's urban core must grow if the region is to prosper.

January 21, 2004 - The Houston Chronicle

'Big-Box' Headaches

Vacant 'big-box' stores pose problems for suburban communities.

January 21, 2004 - The Washington Post

Libertarian Planning Principles Debate

Participants in an Internet email discussion list recently engaged in a heated debate on the impact of libertarian principles on urban planning in the United States.

January 20, 2004 - Planetizen

Should San Francisco Be As Dense As Calcutta?

Community groups are protesting higher densities called for in San Francisco's long-overdue Housing Element.

January 19, 2004 - San Francisco Business Times

Salt Lake City's State Of The City Shows Urban Leaning

Salt Lake City mayor seeks to increase city population, density near transit lines.

January 19, 2004 - The Salt Lake Tribune

Labor Supply And The 'Brain Drain'

A new analysis of the location and migration patterns of younger and older workers, especially those with college degrees, counters some commonly held notions about "brain drain" and examines policies to address the impacts of these locat

January 16, 2004 - The Brookings Institution

Progressive Planning Creeps Under The Big Sky

As sprawl spreads onto the vast plains of the Billings, Montana, area, a few intrepid souls talk of controlling growth.

January 15, 2004 - Billings Gazette

Wal-Mart Goes To Voters To Get Around Planning Commission

Tired of trying to get the approval of a city? Go directly to the voters instead.

January 14, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

Green Power Versus Aesthetics

A plan to develop a windmill farm on the Niagara Escarpment provokes controversy and intergovernmental infighting.

January 14, 2004 - The Toronto Star

Wal-Mart Tries End Run Around City Council

Wal-Mart is attempting to use the California intiative process to bypass planning regulations in Inglewood, CA.

January 14, 2004 - The Chicago Tribune

Flexible Zoning Could Help Save Historic Open Space

Planners consider flexible zoning in North Smithfield, RI.

January 13, 2004 - Woonsocket Call

Smart Growth Inspires Rare Bipartisanship

17 bill signings reflect Michigan's growing legislative momentum

January 10, 2004 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Visionary Cities: Canada's Urban Future

Artists and authors from across the country share their vision of the future for Canada's cities.

January 9, 2004 - CBC News

City Adopts Moratorium On Major Commercial Corridor

The moratorium was triggered by the growing "hodgepodge" of buildings, stores, and fast-food restaurants.

January 9, 2004 - Sun-Sentinel

Community Proves Wal-Mart Is Not 'Unstoppable'

Oregon county rejects Wal-Mart's expansion plans.

January 9, 2004 - The Oregonian

Property Tax Reform And Smart Growth

Taxing land values more heavily than building and improvements could protect undeveloped land.

January 9, 2004 - Land Lines, Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy

Urban Sprawl: Playing With Fire

Suburban development in wildland areas increases the risk of devastating forest fires.

January 8, 2004 - Independent Arts And Media

New Arrow In Smart Growth Quiver

Smart growth advocates now have new ammunition to fight urban sprawl. Will it work?

January 7, 2004 - San Jose Mercury News

For City's Homeless, Will It Take A Village?

Portland has allowed the indigent to form a community, but now reconsiders.

January 7, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

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.