Social / Demographics
Retail Anthropologist Examines Mall Life
Author Paco Underhill's new book looks at the effects of psychology on the shopping experience.
A Movie About Gentrification
A film by Jim McKay explores issues of gentrification, race, and stereotypes.
No Difference Between Los Angeles And New York
New York City and Los Angeles once represented the extremes of American culture. Now they've become equally bland, writes Patrick Moore.
The Casino Problem
State efforts to generate revenue from tribal casinos is often at odds with local impacts.
Cabrini-Green Transforms Slowly
Columnist Mary Schmich of the Chicago Tribune shows a snapshot of Cabrini-Green as it undergoes its "transformation." She writes that in the end, its success depends on the people. The first of a series on Cabrini-Green.
The New American Ruralism
Technology and telecommuting are fueling the new migration from urban areas to rural areas.
The Cost Of Dating In The City
A new index shows which U.S. cities are pocketbook friendly when it comes to courtship.
Most Socially Deprived Cities
A new report evaluates the quality of life in the 100 largest U.S. cities and their suburbs.
Community Life Could Benefit From Retiring Baby Boomers
Retiring baby boomers could be a social asset.
Where Americans Are Moving
There are a couple of new trends about where people and jobs are moving that may surprise you.
Reagan And Homelessness
Homeless activists blame the Reagan administration for rise in homelessness in the 1980s.
Urban Ecology Advocate Discusses Land Use
Diana Williams, executive director of Urban Ecology, fields readers' questions on everything from gentrification to bike lockers.
The War At Home
Baltimore will launch a regional network of 24-hour surveillance cameras to monitor public spaces.
A Network Of Networks In San Diego
The Envision San Diego initiative hopes to shape a vision for the future of San Diego.
An Overhaul Of New York's Noise Code
Mayor Bloomberg pushes an initiative to quiet blaring stereos, noisy construction sites, and honking cars.
Strong Competition For 'Homeless' Seat On Neighborhood Council
Four candidates are competing for an unusual seat designated for a homeless representative on the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council.
Growing The Middle Class
Miami's split personality points to an underlying problem.
Does Where We Live And Work Make Us Fat?
Experts are eyeing city planning as the next front in the war on obesity.
Transforming A Landmark Urban Park
A campaign to refurbish Los Angeles' notoriously violent MacArthur Park may be working.
Friday Funny: Which American City Are You?
Take this quiz and find out which city suits your personality.
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
