Urban Development
Philly Calls For Public Input On River Redevelopment
This article by the director of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Design identifies some of the major issues surrounding development along the shores of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, and calls on the public to become involved in improving the area.
To Build Or Not To Build?
The City of Portland, Maine, continues to struggle with the decision of whether or not to renovate or rebuild the 28 year old Cumberland County Civic Center.
Cultural Institution Battles Suburban Blight
As a formerly small town grows into a city, it looks to the creation of a performing arts theater to bring it back above the surface of the flood of suburban blight.
When A Neighborhood Vows To Stay Seamy
When an architectural firm decided to locate their office in the Tenderloin District in San Francisco, residents vowed to keep the gritty integrity of their neighborhood from changing.
San Diego's Financial Trouble Hidden For Stadium Deal
Consultants find that city officials held back a glaring report detailing the city's failing finances to clear the way for municipal bond sales for a new downtown baseball stadium.
Pedestrian Mall Proposed For 42nd Street
Urban planners in New York City are proposing that the historic 42nd Street be transformed into a pedestrian mall that would cross the entire city.
San Diego Hopes To Shed Its Military Town Image
With a diverse economy no longer dependent on military spending, the city is trying to lessen Uncle Sam's influence in its affairs and exert more control over its own destiny.
Limiting Chicago's Downtown Condo Conversion
A record-setting amount of apartments in Chicago were converted into condominiums in 2005, and Mayor Richard Daley has formed a task force to limit the trend which is rapidly diminishing affordable housing in the city.
The Business Of Student Housing
Outside developers are rushing into the growing student housing market as colleges and universities look for ways to lower costs.
The 'Ultimate Pedestrian Environment': Alleys
Alleys -- considered by many to be dangerous or neglected, can become a fertile ground for 'organic new urbanism', says architect David Winslow.
Worst Real Estate Markets In The U.S.
A slideshow depicts the 10 worst real estate markets in the US right now, with San Diego coming out on the bottom.
New Towns Planned In South Korea
The South Korean government has announced plans to create at least one new town and to increase the size of older cities, hoping to decrease the population density and increase the housing supply.
Military Embraces The New Urbanism
In an effort to simultaneously privatize its housing and make bases more livable, the military is employing the principles of new urbanism.
High Rise Granny Flats Help Families Afford New Condos
Income from rental suites incorporated to a new condominium project in Vancouver offer mortgage help to families and affordable housing for young singles and seniors.
City Clears Out Urban Poor For Sports
The Government of Delhi clears several slums on the banks of the Yamuna river to make way for the athletes housing for the 2010 commonwealth games.
Walking, Not Driving, On Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive
Rodeo Drive could change its name to Rodeo Promenade as Beverly Hills considers designating one block of the famous shopping street for pedestrians only.
Proposed Mixed Use Development Rises Too High
A $1.5 billion dollar mixed use development proposed along the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul, Minnesota, has been voted down by the city's planning commission after it refused to approve a zoning variance for 30 story condos.
Development Halts In Cape Town
The planning process in Cape Town, South Africa, is struggling with major delays as changes in the decision-making structure have left planning officials with little or no authority to approve plans.
Giving Real Estate Development The Old College Try
A trio of young but idealistic Oberlin College students are developing a new mixed use project on a vacant downtown lot.
Detroit Wants Walkable Urbanity
Clare Pfeiffer Ramsey interviews real estate guru Chris Leinberger on developing walkable urbanity in Detroit.
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
