Social / Demographics
'Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities' In First Suburbs
A new Brookings Institution report examines the growth of NORCs in inner-ring suburbs, and how to maintain them in the face of rising property taxes and energy costs.
Free Lot On The Prairie
In order to reverse its depopulation trend, one North Dakota town attracts young families with gifts of free property.
Recycling Accomplishes Nothing
The "meaningless ritual" is a waste of time, according to this opinion piece.
New Exhibit Maps Modernism
The Victoria and Albert Museum in London opens a comprehensive exhibit on the history of modernism, including a concise history, timeline, and capsule biographies.
India's Economic Growth Increases Women's Class Independence
India's economic boom has had a positive impact on the lives of women. From highly paid, salaried professionals to small scale entrepreneurs, women are becoming financially independent while getting organized.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Encounters NIMBYism
Some communities are not so keen about Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services to suburban regional centers.
Responses To L.A's Homeless Plan
Readers respond to Los Angeles County's plan to relocate homeless services from downtown to suburban centers.
Suburban Streets 'Deadly' To Pedestrians In Immigrant Neighborhoods
As immigrants without cars settle in suburban neighborhoods, simply crossing the street to buy groceries is becoming a life-and-death activity.
L.A.'s Homeless Plan Is Unrealistic
Editorial welcomes Los Angeles County's plan to tackle homelessness but cautions that it may be unrealistic.
Residents Reluctant To Move Back To New Orleans
Some former New Orleans residents have moved permanently to other cities. Others are unsure if they want to return to their devastated city.
L.A's 'Historic' Plan To Tackle Homelessness
Los Angeles County approves a controversial $100-million plan to relocated homeless services currently concentrated in downtown's skid row to five suburban centers.
New Study Cracks 'Broken Windows'
A new study with evidence from New York City -- plus a "five-city social experiment" -- claims that there is no evidence to support the popular anti-crime theory.
Who Is Rebuilding New Orleans?
Thousands from Mexico and Central America are rushing to New Orleans where work is easy to find and no one is checking illegal workers' documentation.
Can Community Networks Save Lives?
In the event of a flu pandemic, the federal government will be largely unavailable to cities across the country. Municipalities should prepare for a long disruption, relying on schools, churches and other social networks to develop response plans.
Immigrants Keep New York City Alive
While other cities have struggled with loss of population and cultural attractions, the steady influx of immigrants to the Big Apple keeps the city prospering, according to this editorial.
Off The Grid: India's Tent City
Over a million struggling families surround a state capital in tents, not registered on any government lists for educational or welfare services.
Immigration Debate Goes Local
Small cities, like Costa Mesa in Southern California, have taken stands on immigration policy that cause greater division among locals, according to columnist Michael Hiltzik.
African Soil Can't Sustain Locals
A recent report says that over 80 percent of Sub-Saharan Africa's farmland is unfit to produce enough food to sustain millions of hungry inhabitants.
Wal-Mart Goes Organic
The retail giant plans to offer organic produce, but how will the move impact the nation's farmers?
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
