Land Use
Colorado's Growth Control Failures
Colorado's leaders promised to control the states growth. Now the promise has been broken.
To Address Traffic Problems, Confront Sprawl
Columnist Barbara Wilson argues that effective solutions to traffic congestions can only be achieved by addressing the real causes of congestion.
BLM Sells Land Allowing Las Vegas To Grow
The profits from the 1,905-acre sale in North Las Vegas will be used to purchase privately owned land in Nevada.
Ten Principles For Reinventing Suburban Strips
Commercial strips in America's suburbs can be reinvented through the renovation with mixed-use development.
New Suburbanism In The Twin Cities
Three approaches to new urbanism test ideas that are so old they are new again.
Competitive Livability: How Regions Prosper
Smart growth is in good measure a function of smart government and smart business.
What Does 'Smart Growth' Really Mean?
Can groups as different as homebuilders and transit advocates be using the term in the same way?
California Churches Exempt From Preservation Laws
The Supreme Court let stand a California court decision that religious organizations are exempt from landmark preservation laws.
Sprawl Along San Diego's Freeway
The Union-Tribue speaks out about San Diego's many new housing developments along Interstate 15.
Debate Over Forest Rules Continues
The Bush administration decision to implement Clinton-era measure to protect national forests while allowing local changes has generated varied reactions
When You Lose Your Home And Community
The residents and businesses of lower Topanga Canyon are being moved out to make room for a nature preserve.
Breaking The Habit Of Suburbia
If the war with suburbia is over, why are we still struggling with its development habits?
Largest Public Works Project In The US
The plans are for 85 new schools at a cost of $1.8 billion. Completion is set for 2006 in Los Angeles.
Neighborhood Schools Are At Risk
Neighborhood schools define a town's identity as a place with traditional values. How can they be saved?
Phoenix's Housing And Technology Crisis
Phoenix is increasingly faced with the dilemma of qualitative or quantitative growth. Joel Kotkin thinks the city has taken the wrong path.
Repairing The Damage In Urban Places
After a half century of abuse, the first real glimmer of hope has appeared for traditional urban places.
Portland's High-Density Successes
Higher-density, mixed-use developments are gaining footholds among public transit routes in Portland.
Cycling Through Sprawl
Cyclists pedal through the Bay Area to see sprawl up close and draw attention to urban planning and land conservation.
Coastal Commission Ruled Unconstitutional
The California Coastal Commission's composition must be reconfigured, according to a Superior Court Judge.
Turning Trailer Trash Into Trailer Cash
Is Aurora, Colorado trying to turn trailer trash into trailer cash?
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
