Social / Demographics
San Francisco Seeing A Shift To The Suburbs
A new census survey offers a startling look at the de-population of older cities in the San Francisco Bay Area, especially among African Americans, as the flight to the more affordable, outer East Bay communities continues.
Anomie of the Artists
Daniel Brooks writes about creative types struggle in our post-industrial cities and how the old paradigm of the "art scene" no longer holds sway.
Australia Sounds The Alarm On Cities And Public Health
Suburban growth patterns are among a host of factors considered detrimental to public health in several recent stories featured in the Australian media.
Sound Bite Society
Planners who have a hard time persuading elected officials or the public at large should take a cue from the late attorney Johnnie Cochran and come up with a phrase that will stick in the minds of citizens.
Measuring Quality Of Life In The Treasure Valley Region
A report by Institute for Urban & Regional Planning at Boise State University looks at competitiveness and quality of life of the Treasure Valley.
Small Urban Farms Show Success In Cuba
Small organic farms are scattered throughout Cuba that have been providing food for the country ever since the fall of the Soviet empire 20 years ago. The collaboration between the government and local farmers has benefited the whole country.
The World's Priciest Cities
Oslo and London lead the pack, while cities in emerging economies in Asia remain some of the best bargains.
The City of Brotherly Love...And Gambling
Philadelphia is set to become the largest city in the nation with casinos, but boosters worry that the gaming venues won't fit with the city's recent revitalization.
Low Density Urban Sprawl And Other Sacred Cows
A high ranking government official takes a critical look at the orthodoxy behind the fight against urban decay in India's cities.
Jobs-Housing Balance: An Outdated Planning Concept?
A quick look at the Seattle metro area shows the term may be obsolete.
Portland's 'Vision Vessel'
An unorthodox project encourages the residents of Portland to participate in the shaping of their city.
Giving Teens A Say In Community Plans
Teenagers in Providence, Rhode Island, are getting a taste of classic planning issues.
Refugees Find Jobs in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley
Newcomers to the U.S. are finding jobs and a safe place to call home outside of the nation's big cities.
Don't Fight Against Suburbs, Make Them Better
With the suburban lifestyle clearing entrenched in the American mainstream, planners should stop criticizing suburban living and help address the environmental and societal problems that face the nation's low-density communities.
Small Town Leading Efforts To Be More Inclusive
Bluffton, Indiana, is one of many small cities across the country making renewed efforts towards creating racial harmony in hopes of spurring economic development.
When Life Doesn't Imitate Art
As television uses more and more suburban settings, viewers should ask how closely do the on-screen places resemble reality.
Upscale Suburban City Looks At Options For Creating Affordable Housing
Planning commissioners from Santa Clarita, California, have recent visited several Southern California cities with affordable housing ordinances in hopes of gaining insight for a possible inclusionary housing ordinance.
Wal-Mart Struggles, Pulls Out Of Europe
After struggling for years in Germany, Wal-Mart is discovering that its formula for success struggles in cultures not wholly dependent on the automobile.
Ethnic Diversity Increasing in Canada's Suburbs
In its final installment on Canada's suburbs, the Globe and Mail looks at the energizing impact of Asian immigrants on British Columbia's lower mainland.
Is Suburban Living The Secret To Happiness?
A recent survey in Britain discovers that suburban dwellers are happy with their lot, countering the view that UK residents take a negative view of life in the suburbs.
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
