Social / Demographics
The Fastest-Growing Suburbs In America
Forbes compiles a list of the top 100 fastest-growing suburbs -- predominantly in the Sun Belt and the West.
Implementing The 'Louisiana Speaks' Plan
After an 18 month process and 27,000 opinions, Louisiana has a plan. Now the hard part begins.
Fear Of An Urban Planet
The prospect of a future in which more than half the planet lives in cities means that we need to get serious about planning for growth, warns Neal Peirce.
Growth And Migration In The U.S.
Experts sound off on the state of American growth today and the cause of what people are calling "the greatest population re-distribution since the dust bowl".
The Equality Of Universal Design
Designers, developers, and homeowners are finding benefits to "universal design" -- a principle that seeks to make homes and buildings accessible to people of all physical abilities.
In Second Life, 'Main Street' Dominates Corporate Stores
The marketing departments of many large companies that have setup stores in the virtual world, Second Life, are finding that it's hard to compete with places developed by residents.
The Importance Of Parks In An Urban World
Green spaces and parks are becoming increasingly important as more and more people inhabit urban areas.
Long Commutes Discourage Volunteerism
A new study demonstrates that long commutes negatively impact a community's pool of volunteers and decreases social capital.
Post-Dotcom San Francisco Resurges
San Francisco is experiencing a resurgence of high-tech businesses and wealth similar to what was seen during the dotcom boom. But this time around, the city's recovery from the bust of the dotcom era has a much different character.
The War Over Lawn Care
The move towards organic, chemical-free lawn care is sending ripples through suburban neighborhoods across the country.
Is Your City Watching You?
New York City has plans to install a permanent closed-circuit camera system throughout the city. It is based on a similar system in London, which some credit with preventing terrorist acts. But the system's constitutionality is a major concern.
The Link Between Lead Exposure and Violent Crime
Research by one economist suggests that lead poisoning may cause a person to engage in criminal activities, which counties with high lead levels having higher murder rates.
California 2050: Sprawl Or Skyscrapers?
Study predicts that by 2050 California's population will grow by 75%. Experts weigh in on what this means to planning for the state's growth.
Duany Prepares Houston For The 21st Century
DPZ finished three designs late last week detailing a level of urbanity that promises to make the sprawling 650 square mile City of Houston a more attractive place in the 21st century.
Ex-Official Says Seattle Stopped Listening
Seattle's public participation process has served as an example for cities across the globe, but the former city official who was instrumental in creating that reputation says the city's current leadership has moved away from that model.
Fighting Crime With Infrastructure
The president of Brazil has pledged nearly $2 billion to improve basic services and infrastructure in the slums of Rio de Janeiro. He hopes that providing running water, schools, and better roads will counteract the high crime rate in the slums.
How Poor Planning Creates Slums
By ignoring the "spinoff" effects of urban growth and sprawl, planners in Jamaica have unwittingly encouraged the creation of slums and overcrowded urban centers, according to experts.
New Noise Code For The City That Never Sleeps
New York City has approved tighter regulations on noise in the city, an effort officials hope will improve the quality of life for residents in the notoriously noisy city.
Five Questions With Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk discusses Miami 21, the City of Miami's effort to rezone the entire city using the principles of the new urbanism.
Residents Fed Up With Filming
Downtown Los Angeles has long been a heavily used site for filming. But as the area's population rises, filmmakers are meeting resistance from residents who are fed up with the disturbance.
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
