Land Use
Sprawl and Immigration
Paul Krugman sees political storms ahead concerning immigration.
Maryland Expands Smart Growth Program
Governor of Maryland Parris N. Glendening has signed several laws that strengthen the state's anti-sprawl program.
Californians Worried About Growth
Survey findings show Californians are concerned about the state's rapid population growth but 66 percent believe adequate planning can help.
Virginia County Increases Zoning Density Near Future Rail Stations
The changes will help bring transit oriented growth to the Dulles corridor, which will be served by a future extension of the D.C. Metro.
Are Urban Growth Boundaries Effective?
Are urban growth boundaries effective in encouraging denser neighborhoods, public transit, and open space? Or do they lead to high home prices and traffic congestion?
Oak Ridges Moraine Development Banned
The Province of Ontario's Smart Growth initiative has frozen development on the Oak Ridges Moraine, an ecologically important area north of Toronto, Canada, that is experiencing development pressure.
Tax Structure Causes Suburban Sprawl
The city manager of Lynchburg, VA, says relying on development and tax revenue causes sprawl.
Maryland Governer Signs Smart Growth Law
New programs aimed at reducing sprawl and expanding mass transit.
Kentucky Creates Smart Growth Task Force
Kentucky is growing faster than the national average.
Arcology In The Arizona Desert
Architect Paolo Soleri's vision is 'arcology' -- the merging of architecture and ecology in the Arizona desert.
Voyeur Website Violates Zoning Code
An adult website being run out of a home in Tarpon Springs, Florida is fined $500 per day for no adult use permit.
Growth Vs. The Church
Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle is opposed to the urban growth boundary in King County, WA.Andrew C. Huff reviews court decisions in similar cases.
Commuting In Context
If trying to reorganize society in more compact arrangements were ever a good idea, now is not the time to do it.
Communities Fight Mobile Home Parks
Why do townships discourage mobile home parks with zoning ordinances?
Mormon Temple Vs. Land Use
Utah's Supreme Court rules that a temple's soaring steeple can be built, despite zoning regulations and public protests.
The Most Park-Starved City In The Nation
The State of California will fund the purchase and development of a state park near downtown Los Angeles.
Regional Approach Needed To Address Sprawl
A report by the Smart Growth Coalition for Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky describes the negative impact of urban sprawl and illustrates the need for a regional solution.
Protecting Farmlands From Urban Sprawl
Wichita, KS, committee decides rules to protect agricultural land from urban sprawl. Critics say the rules are not strong enough to be effective.
Miami-Dade Planning Shakedown?
Online publication GlobeSt.com reports that Miami-Dade school planning officials are shaking down developers.
Urban Sprawl Threatens Soldiers
Military leaders complain that urban sprawl is causing restrictions on combat training for soldiers.
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
