Land Use
Land Use And Environmental Racism
Raising the issue of "environmental racism" a South Camden, N.J. citizens group asks a federal court to close a cement plant.
Landmark Land-use Ruling Has Statewide Impacts
Appellate court ruling that Villas at Pinecrest Lakes must be demolished due to inconsistency with Martin County's Comprehensive Plan is a landmark decision that will have an impact on growth management decisions and developers statewide.
New Urbanism Comes To Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania new urbanism association aims to change Philadephia's sprawling subdivisions.
Home Depot Ballot Box Planning
The Home Depot takes its case directly to voters for a new store in Mountain View, California.
Developer Withdraws Proposal For Developing Cranberry Land
A.D. Makepeace Co. has withdrawn its plan for a 6,000-acre development project in anticipation of being rejected at upcoming town meetings.
Conservancy To Acquire Malibu Parkland
The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will acquire 1,408 acres of Malibu wilderness and coastal open space.
Smart Growth Movement Gaining Momentum
The "Smart Growth" movement is gaining momentum and has led to creative solutions to fight sprawl.
Sprawl Is One Way To Fight Terrorism
In the age of terrorism, sprawl is a natural alternative to dense urban targets.
Philadelphia: A New Upscale Artist Community
What happens when a big-time developer has big plans for a thriving artists' community?
Smart Growth And The Future Of Broward County
Speech given to the Broward County Commissioners on the relationship between the basic elements of "Smart Growth" and future growth challenges within Broward County.
The Future Of Cities
The vulnerability of New York raises questions about the future of the city. Business Week takes an economic perspective.
Phoenix Stadium On Hold
Concerns over whether the new Arizona Cardinals football stadium will be a hazard to regional air traffic prompt delays.
Balancing Public And Private Space
Alexandros E. Washburn discusses how public space should be preserved and used to improve the quality of urban life.
A Building Permit Nightmare
A San Francisco family faces a 13-year battle with a community design review board. It's a troubling story of how planning ruined a family's life.
Landmark Urban Sprawl Bill Passed In CA
The California legislature has passed a bill requiring developers to prove there is adequate water supply for the project.
Seattle Debates Over Water Protection And Land Use
James Vesely's editorial examines critical environmental, water, and land use issues faced by Seattle.
Chicago Zoning Chief Resigns
Chicago's zoning chief is out of a job after a scandal over a code governing businesses bordering Wrigley Field.
County To Buy Coastal Land To Prevent Development
San Mateo County, CA, plans to purchase 49 acres of coastal land for recreational use.
New Jersey's Land Use Debate
New Jersey's two gubernatorial candidates disagree on how New Jersey should deal with its rapid growth.
Appropriate Land Use Policy Is Key To A Healthy City
An opinion column urges Detroit voters to examine mayoral candidates' land-use policies.
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
