Social / Demographics
HUD's 2002 Income Limits Published
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases fiscal year 2002 income limits.
Eco Terrorists Convicted
It's much harder for the FBI to catch and convict these anti-growth terrorists than you might expect.
The National Obesity Epidemic
Neal Pierce writes about the "obesity epidemic" in the U.S. and points out the obstacles facing solutions based on Smart Growth, more sidewalks, and reduced dependence on cars.
Gentrification In Brooklyn, As Viewed From The Projects
Police and residents struggle to bridge the gap between gentrification and poverty that runs along "Murder Ave." in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood.
San Francisco Cracks Down On Homeless
Proposed ordinances in San Francisco are a result of the city's "growing impatience" with people living in the streets.
Has Suburbia Corrupted America?
Has America's affluence and comfort -- personified by the suburban dream -- left the country too weak to fight a war?
Homeless In A Minnesota Winter
Homelessness is on the rise across the nation but it hits harder in Minnesota, where winter temperatures can fall far below zero.
Planning A New National Monument
As New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani left office, he reignited the debate about what should be built on the site of the WTC.
Phoenix's Downtown Homeless Campus
The Arizona Republic praises the city and county for their work in creating a modern, attractive campus for the homeless.
San Francisco's Dirty Housing Secret
Although San Francisco's Chinatown is popular with tourists, it hides the city's worst housing conditions in high-density SROs.
Planning For The Elderly
MIT is taking a forward-thinking approach to planning for the needs of the Baby Boomers and tomorrow's elderly.
Homelessness: New York's New Crisis
Homesslessness is on the rise nationwide and the problem is more severe in the Northeast.
Homelessness Reaches Record Levels In U.S. Cities
Cities across the nation are experiencing a sudden surge in homelessness. Housing prices, slowing economy, layoffs, Sept. 11 attacks, and a reduced flow of donations to charties that help the disadvantaged are factors that have contributed to the crisis.
Immigrants: Real Estate's Bulwark During Recession
According to a study by the University of Georgia, immigrants "matter more" to the real estate industry during a recesion.
Can Immigrants Revive U.S. Cities?
Neal Peirce discusses the effects of immigration on U.S. cities and observes that cities with declining populations are making conscious efforts to attract immigrants.
Smart Growth Gains Big Allies
Three foundations have emerged as some of the biggest advocates of smart growth.
Phoenix: L.A.'s Next Suburb?
Phoenix residents brag: "At least we're not Los Angeles." It turns out that it's hard to be Los Angeles.
Industry Aftermath
Debating the effects of terrorism on real estate development.
Communication Is Critical For Emergency Planning
How cities are preparing for disaster and emergency planning in the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.
Let Cities Be Cities
Decentralizing the population and businesses of our great cities would be a long and expensive proposition, and one likely to fail.
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
