Land Use
Can Growth Visioning Save Los Angeles?
A worst-case growth scenario for Los Angeles would have devastating results for San Fernando Valley gridlock.
Sprawling 'Burbs Tighten Up
Developers are taking lessons from traditional city and village neighborhoods to save open spaces, money, and quality of life.
No Cookie-cutter Subdivion For Detroit's Lower East Side
There won't be a cookie-cutter subdivision in Detroit's Far Eastside project. Planners have come up with innovative approach for city lots that only 30 feet wide.
Historic Planning Summit In Contra Costa
A historic growth summit brings together 200 elected and planning officials to shape the region's future.
Can 'Granny Flats' Solve Affordable Housing Crisis?
Under state law, counties and cities must devise new rules for so-called "second-dwelling units" to help ease the state's affordable housing crisis.
Walking To Work Not So Pedestrian
Philadelphia's Center City is the nation's largest "24-hour" downtown.
The Rewards Of Growth Planning
Arlington, Virginia, is an example of how smart planning can make the difference between a sleepy suburb and major metropolis.
Smart Growth Vs. Economic Development
An expansive new research facility pits smart growth against economic development.
A New Trend: Mixed Use In Los Angeles
Driven by high housing pricing, mixed use living is coming to Los Angeles. A new L.A. ordinance encourages mixed use on underperforming commerical streets.
Urban Aggravation Index
Drawing on the latest statistics, the San Diego Union-Tribune creates an Urban Aggravation Index. [Link updated]
Waterfront TOD
The South Boston waterfront is regarded as one of America's boldest experiments in transit-oriented development.
That's The Way It Works
Philadelphia has selected a (long) short list of seven developers to submit plans for Penn's Landing... just in time for the Mayoral campaign.
Smart Growth Or Sprawl? Depends...
A 650-home development planned for Majestic Oaks, a 433 acre cow pasture that was rezoned for residential use 15 years ago is environmentally friendly, according to its developer -- but not according to a planner living in the area.
Higher Density Makes Traffic Worse
As population densities rise, vehicle use also rises, writes Wendell Cox.
Industry Meets Academic Research At The Park
The university-owned 'research park' proves to be a profitable land use model in Arizona, fostering much-needed technological collaboration.
Too Many Big Boxes Stand Empty
While nearly 300,000 square feet of large building space stands vacant throughout rural Hernando County, the County Commission will consider rezoning 37 acres of greenery and wetlands that could accommodate another 300,000 square feet of co
It Ain't Even Close
Statewide hearings reveal overwhelming support for curing sprawl.
Landowner Equity and Protecting the Commons
William Honachefsky proposes several solutions to more effectively controlling sprawl through land use planning.
Environmentalism And Smart Growth
A new paper examines the practical aspects of how we create smarter, more livable communities.
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
