The Daily Source of Urban Planning News
Stopping Silicon Sprawl
States have put growth control laws on the November ballot to counter the Internet-fueled boom economy's dark side.
California's Problems Need Regional Solutions
California State Assembly Speaker Hertzberg announces the formation of a new commission to evaluate regional solutions.
Fifteen New LAUSD High Schools
Two properties are close to finalizing sales. Others pose some problems. LAUSD expects peak enrollment by 2006.
Growth Restrictions Increase Cost Of Housing
According to the National Association of Home Builders tight restrictionson growth are pushing up the cost of housing past affordable levels formany young American families.
Skiing In The Desert
Southern California must reduce reliance on Colorado River water even as its population increases, so plans to build water-ski projects southeast of Palm Springs is raising eybrows.
Bean Town Is Jumping
Boston’s outlying neighborhoods are on the move.
Not In Kansas Anymore
The proposed Wonderful World of Oz is Greater Kansas City's latest big battle over suburban sprawl.
Best HUD Budget in 20 Years
HUD says the landmark budget will provide affordable housing orhomeownership assistance for nearly 7.5 million families in the coming year.
County Must Answer for Lack of Affordable Homes
A Superior Court judge has tentatively ruled that Sonoma CountySupervisors failed to address their obligations to affordable housing inthe region.
L.A.'s Booming Korean American Mall
Built in 1929, the historic Chapman Park Market on Sixth Street, is experiencing a resurgence, drawing a new generation of Korean Americans.
How Do You Fix Los Angeles?
LA's mayoral candidates explain how they will retool Los Angeles to cure its urban ills.
House of the Rising Slum
Leaving growth management in the hands of California’s local governments is a guarantee of increasingly large-scale slums.
Mobile Communications: Everywhere And Nowhere
The era of mobile communications creates a new breed of digital nomad. Some fear it may be eroding the sense of belonging, community.
$6 Billion Transit Tax In San Jose
The San Jose BART transit plan is flawed, critics say.Backers' projections show traffic worsening.
Cities Ranked By Population Growth
A new Census study reports that city populations boomed in the South and West, and shows new city population rankings.
Bright Lights, Open Cities
Public Policy: Open spaces serve as primary organizing elements for cities.
The Great Walls Of Aurora
Aurora, Colorado, plans to beautify its neighborhoods, by replacing fences with bricks.
Planning For The Santa Monicas Is Praised
An editorial piece praises the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy as it acquires 326 acres which is called "the last piece of rural L.A."
Homeless Man Sues Over Closed Housing List
Homeless man claims the Richmond Housing Authority violated state and federal fair housing laws by blocking persons with disabilities from a waiting list.
Gore and Bush Address Key Environmental and Energy Issues
Democratic and Republican presidential candidates respond to questions about the EPA, air quality standards, emissions policy, agricultural runoff and more.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
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Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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