Land Use

Renewal Could Drive Out Used Car Lots

An effort to create a new arts district will drive out used car lots through retroactive zoning.

July 28, 2003 - The Washington Post

Residents Fight Sprawl To Protect Rural Character

A new system that limits the number of homes built annually has pitted large landowners against residents who fear the loss of rural character.

July 26, 2003 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Revisiting The Vision

The Town Courier presents a special insert-report on a 'Tune up Charrette' for Kentlands, MD.

July 25, 2003 - The Town Paper

Land Use Changes By Referendum Only

A petition drive in Florida calls for a constitutional amendment that would forbid land-use changes without a referendum.

July 23, 2003 - Sun-Sentinel

Rural Megachurches: Assets Or Environmental Threats?

Critics say large-scale churches seeking to locate in rural preserves increase traffic, invite strip malls, pave over open space, and undermine conservation efforts.

July 23, 2003 - The Washington Post

Protecting Main Street, USA From Wal-Mart

In an effort to stop "big box" retail and commercial development calls for a ban on stores larger than 55,000 square feet.

July 22, 2003 - The Buffalo News

The Challenge Of Hillside Development

Hillside living in becoming increasingly popular. How do planners write zoning laws that allow hillside development while preserving natural landmarks?

July 21, 2003 - The Arizona Republic

The Mansionization Of California

The practice of creating 'mansion' homes on small footprints adjacent to traditional smaller homes is causing an "architectural identity crisis."

July 21, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Growth And Water Supply

A federally-funded planning study in Massachusetts will take a comprehensive look at water management in one of the fastest-growing regions in the state.

July 19, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Stadium NIMBYs

Arlington County, VA is willing to forego a baseball stadium for other developments that would yield more economic benefits.

July 19, 2003 - The Washington Post

American Dream: Paradise Or Sprawl?

How much are you willing to pay for the American Dream?

July 17, 2003 - The Detroit News

Dreaming Of Urban Villages

Residents of Los Angeles' sprawling San Fernando valley say they'd be willing to reside in or near urban villages.

July 17, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Religious Groups: Exempt From Zoning

Is RLUIPA, which bars government from enforcing zoning codes on religious organizations, being opened to widespread abuse?

July 16, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

Property Rights Movement Roars Back To Life

Scant legal basis matters little to bold claims of self-interest

July 15, 2003 - Michigan Land Use Institute

Preserving Farmland While Accomodating Growth

Rural Yolo County, CA has found a balance between urban growth and farmland preservation.

July 14, 2003 - Planetizen

Growing Smart With Land Conservation

This workbook series is a guide for communities seeking to create a greenprint conservation program.

July 11, 2003 - The Trust for Public Land

Half Of Downtown Is A Parking Lot

Group offers a tour of downtown Buffalo that showcases parking lots and ramps in "all their glorious splendor" to draw attention to the fact that parking occupies much of downtown.

July 11, 2003 - The Buffalo News

The Ideal Community For Retirees

A respected gerontologist envisions the ideal senior community.

July 11, 2003 - Medford Mail Tribune

Mixed-use Helping Redefine Charlotte Neighborhood

A neighborhood in Charlotte, NC,grapples with transition to higher density, mixed uses, and rail service.

July 11, 2003 - BizJournals

NIMBYs Killing Urban Projects

Successful TOD strategies don't happen in this NW DC neighborhood, which is accomplished in stopping good mixed-use projects like this library proposal.

July 10, 2003 - The Washington Post

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.