Social / Demographics
The Low Cost Housing Trade-Off: High Commuting Costs
More and more families across the country are spending more on transportation than housing. Many says its worth the time and money to be able to own a home.
Suburbs Not Socially Alienating?
Suburban areas have long been characterized as being socially isolating -- keeping many residents indoors and insulated from socializing or even knowing their closest neighbors. But a new study argues that cities are actually more socially isolating.
Memphis Weighs Annexation of 37,000
A final Memphis City Council approval this week may annex more than 37,000 residents into the city, as well as several million dollars a year in property taxes, and seven schools from the annexation areas.
In Crime-Ravaged Memphis, Business At Gun Shops Is Good
Crime-weary residents of all ages, races and sexes are increasingly choosing to protect themselves by purchasing guns and learning to shoot them. Happiest about the trend are the owners of the city's gun shops.
What's A Guy Gotta Do To Run A Strip Club In This City?
As industrial areas convert to condos and a new baseball stadium eats up a large chunk of their former stomping grounds, it's getting harder and harder for strip clubs to find a place to operate in Washington D.C.
Globalizing Agriculture Drops Pops Worldwide
As certain agricultural markets are globalizing, many small farming communities from South Dakota to Mississippi to Australia are facing a strong decline in population that shows little sign of rebounding.
Altering Land Use For Healthier Food Access
This article from Smart Growth Online looks at the increasing concentration of fast food restaurants in many cities and the resulting impact on public health, and also offers some advice to communities for using land use strategies to limit the i
Should Red-Light Districts Be Saved?
In Baltimore, gentrification seems to be taking its toll on the red-light district known as "the Block."
Paris Wants To Woo The 'Creative Class'
Once a magnet for writers, painters and other artistic types, Paris' Mayor wants the city to attract the laptop toting young bohemians that represent the new 'creative class'.
Homeowners Invest In 'Granny' Additions
As more and more Boomers begin to retire, builders are noticing increasing demand for home renovations and additions that will allow seniors to "age in place".
Geneva's 9-Point Plan To Stay The Global Governance Capital
A group of urban experts has released a plan to keep Geneva at the forefront of international affairs and governance. Included in the plan is a call to ensure the city's compatibility with technology and information media.
Urban Improvement Through Child's Play
This article from Metropolis Magazine looks at a new trend that is revisioning the playground by expanding its scope and encouraging kids to get out of the backyard.
News Summary and Analysis - October 2006
As part of monthly series, we present a summary and analysis of some of the most interesting news to appear on Planetizen over the month of October 2006. This is the transcript of an audio segment that originally aired on the nationally syndicated radio program "Smart City".
Novelist Shares His Thoughts On City Planning
In this interview, Author Steven Johnson discusses his lates book about London's Cholera outbreak, urban planning, and his fascination with the popular computer game, SimCity.
It's Time To Celebrate World Town Planning Day
Ontario, Canada's Region of Peel has announced plans to celebrate World Town Planning Day on November 8.
Urban Marathons Adding To Economic Growth
Across the country, an increasing number of marathon runners are adding to the economic growth of small, mid-size, and large cities.
A Call For Child-Friendly Cities
An urban planning professor in Australia has joined a push to make the country's major cities more child-friendly.
Is Suburbia Just A Scapegoat For Obesity?
A new study challenges the growing body of research linking suburban living to obesity -- citing that people's eating and exercise habits more likely dictate where they live, not vice versa.
Ireland Looks To Recruit American Workers
Faced with low unemployment rates and worker shortages in certain high-skill sectors, Irish companies are increasingly looking to other countries - especially the U.S. - for employees.
Growing Pains For Davie, Florida
With 90,000 residents and growing, Davie, Florida is struggling to move beyond its rural roots.
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