Urban Development
Coming Home To Your Old Workplace
Some of the former employees who used to work in government offices in a Brooklyn landmark are now coming home to one of the condominiums in the newly converted building.
An Urban Loft In The Suburbs
Want a house with urban feel without the urban strife? Developers are building new loft projects outside of big-city downtowns that cater to people who want loft living but prefer a more suburban life.
Combating The Redevelopment Agency
A neighborhood group in Boston is trying to bring attention to the "poor planning" of the Boston Redevelopment Authority, in hopes to bring greater accountability to the agency.
Nation's Largest Housing Complex Up For Sale
Perhaps following the lead of the recent Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper housing project sale in Manhattan, the Starret City housing complex in Brooklyn's Jamaica Bay neighborhood is up for sale and may command a $ 1 billion dollar price tag.
Downtown Memphis Looks To Sports Arena To Spur Development
Piecemeal development has occurred around the FedEx Forum in Downtown Memphis, but a major project from a potential new owner of the city's NBA team has boosters excited.
The State of Cities In The US And The UK
The report comparing American and English cities determines that communities on both sides of the Atlantic are dealing with similar challenges.
Projects Adapt To Rising Construction Costs
At several Baltimore area universities, construction managers learn to cut costs on the fly to cope with increasing construction costs.
Retrofitting First-Tier Suburbs
Northglenn, once a model of modern suburban living in Denver, Colorado, is making plans to upgrade the neighborhood.
Restrictions On SF Pier Restoration Inhibit Placemaking
Restoring and redeveloping aging piers in San Francisco is helping to create a vibrant pedestrian promenade. But some feel the costs and developmental restrictions associated with the renovations are hindering the full potential of the area.
South African Infrastructure Projects Slowing Private Development
Large-scale infrastructure projects in South Africa are rapidly increasing land costs and the costs of building. Some fear these projects may create a slow-down in private development.
The Online Real Estate Craze
The ups and downs of real estate have become popular fodder on a growing number of popular blogs.
Healthcare Giant Buys Out Neighboring Church
After decades of pressure from a neighboring multi-billion dollar healthcare agency, a dwindling congregation cashes in $8 million offer, while a new parking garage and emergency room will replace the historic church.
The Last Retailer Standing
Despite the sudden sale and closure of Portland's once vibrant public market, one pizza parlor owner continues to incur large losses but refuses to shut down.
Redrawing The Map Of America
Joel Kotkin makes the case for the coming decline of dense, coastal metropolises and the rise of second- and third-tier suburban cities of the Sunbelt.
The Cycle Of Artist Driven Gentrification
A new conference and exhibition at the Pratt Center for Community Development examines the relationship betweens artists and the struggles over urban space.
SF Hopes Residents Like Stadium Plan Better Than 49ers
As the 49ers threaten to move out of San Francisco, the city has revealed to the public its plans for a new stadium. The team saw the plan two weeks ago and have withdrawn support, claiming that the plan does not provide the best "fan experience".
Ho Chi Minh City's Vision For Growth
New urban development in the former Saigon reflects the city's booming economy and ambition, but some look at other fast-moving Asian cities and worry about the consequences of such rapid growth.
New Town Center Takes A Cue From The Past
Replacing a '70s era shopping mall that was intended to revive the city's downtown, the new town center of Rockville, Maryland returns to urban planning's roots.
The Curious Case Of The Condo Parking Waiver
Developers across the America are trying to circumvent the archaic minimum parking standards that were popularized in the 1950s. But can it work outside of a few big cities?
Miami Looks To Build Downtown Ballpark
Despite a large gap in funding, the City of Miami and Miami-Dade County are hopeful that a downtown Miami ballpark could be built for the Florida Marlins, adding to the synergy of the new performing arts center and American Airlines Arena.
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
