Land Use
Code-free Zone Urged In Baltimore
Well-known architect and planner Andres Duany has recommended that Baltimore designate a small part of downtown as "code-free" to stimulate growth.
The Trouble With The Techway
Smart growth And sprawl collide in the nation's capital over the Techway project.
Rural Growth Limits Provoke Legal Threats
Rural growth limits in King County, WA, aim to curtail the size of churches. A prominent legal-defense fund based in the nation's capital is threatening to sue.
Desert Water To Be Used By MWD
In a move that California environmentalists fear, the MWD has approved a plan to pump water from the Mojave underground aquifer.
Unfortunate Land Deal In Chandler, AZ
A real estate deal in Chandler, AZ, underscores local governments' vulnerability in attempting land transactions without expert advice.
The Future Of New Urbanism And Architecture
Professor Vincent Scully discusses the fundamentals of New Urbanism and architecture -- and its impact on the built environment.
Ideas To Limit Sprawl In Virginia
Planners come up with a list of ideas to limit sprawl in Virginia.
Farmers Oppose Plan To Preserve Farmland
An innovative plan to preserve Illinois farmland from sprawl is being opposed by farmers.
Rezoning Proposal Divides Community
As urban areas expand into Wisconsin's agricultural land, farmers who want to sell land to developers face opposition.
A New State Park Designed By UCLA Class
A UCLA Extension city planner's class has designed a proposal for a state park at a downtown Union Pacific railroad yard.
Sun City Project Scales Back
This Texas developer is taking the unusual step of limiting development in order to increase revenues.
Drawling The Line On New Development
Proposed development tests Orange County, Florida's, Urban Service Boundary.
Regulating Sex-Oriented Businesses
Lawful adult-oriented businesses have their place in communities -- provided such uses conform with the limits on commercial speech.
Building An Urban Village On The Border
Nuevo Len, Mexico, with help from the University of Texas, plans to build an urban village near the Texas border along the Rio Grande.
Restricting Chain Store Development
The New Rules publishes two sample ordinances from Kansas City restricting chain store development.
Defining And Measuring Sprawl
Urban Quality Indicator examines three perspective to measuring sprawl: The Sierra Club, Denver, and the Fannie Mae Foundation.
Planners Toss Home Business Codes
After hours of testimony, an Idaho County Planning Commission tossed out proposed restrictions on home-based businesses.
Urban Sprawl Is Not Affordable
A resident of Spokane speaks out on the benefits of mixed use in the City's new comprehensive plan.
L.A.'s Mayor And DWP's GM Square Off
DWP plans to sell a $25-million conservation easement in the Eastern Sierra, keeping the ownership and water rights.
Philadelphia's Open Space Preservation Plans
Philadelphia and Pennsylvania suburbs are behind in meeting their open space preservation goals.
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
