Colorado
Envisioning Denver's Urban Heart
In advance of the anticipated September release of Daniel Libeskind's plans for Denver's Civic Center, a group of Denver-based architects and planners discuss what their own proposals would look like.
Colorado Mulls Privately-Funded Toll Road
A private developer's proposal to build a 33-mile toll road bypassing a heavy traffic area in Colorado Springs depends on a crucial city council vote. But even if approved, the mostly private public-private development may not be necessary.
Neighborhood Covenants Can Legally Prevent McMansions
A neighborhood homeowner's association in Denver rejected a proposal for an out-of-scale home redevelopment, and the decision was upheld by a District Court judge.
We Are The NIMBYs
Why is a Denver neighborhood organization so eager to spread the word about a locally unwanted land use?
Twin Energy, Real Estate Booms In West Cause Conflict
In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?
An Energy Boom in Silt, Colorado: For Better And Worse
Opposition to an energy boom in Silt Colorado is building among environmentalists, property-rights advocates, ranchers, county commissioners, and mayors.
Who Needs PR? Denver Speaks For Itself
The city seeks a national public-relations agency to bolster its image, yet the success of current cultural events might save it the $175,000 effort.
Denver Tests 'Broken Windows'
The city aims to implement the well-known crime-fighting theory as part of demonstration projects in two neighborhoods.
Bush's Green Energy Lab Visit Prompts Quick Budget Fix
President Bush's visit to a major renewable energy laboratory inadvertently uncovered inconsistencies between his State of the Union address supporting alternate energy and actual federal funding for such efforts.
The Mystery Of The Anasazi
Advanced archaeological technology is shedding new light on what motivated the prolific builders of early America in southwestern Colorado.
Friday Funny: Free Toilets And Trees
The L.A. Department of Water and Power is providing the free installation services in an effort to reduce energy consumption citywide.
Friday Funny: Colorado State Capitol Off Color
At least the holiday decoration looked better than a "radioactive, rancid birthday cake."
Equating Poverty With Abuse?
A Boulder County writer argues that the local social service agency has separated children from parents due only to impoverished living conditions.
'Absent-Urbanism' And Urbanism Awards
Susan Barnes-Gelt reviews good and bad examples of urbanism in Denver.
The New Mile High City
Many plans are underway in rethinking Denver's future -- from a new light rail service to high-density developments and new, mixed-use neighborhoods.
Planning Denver's Civic Center
Several 'starchitects' are clamoring to build Denver's new Civic Center -- but the city shouldn't forget about the important principles of 'public' and 'place'.
Wind Power Cheaper Than Conventional Electricity In Denver
To offset rising natural gas prices Colorado's largest utility is raising conventional electricity rates, making wind power a cheaper alternative for consumers.
A Community Emerges Around Denver's New Airport
The area around Denver International Airport is rapidly expanding into a fully developed city, with two dozen or more projects in development.
Denver Community Proves There's Life After A Base Closes
Closed 11 years ago, Lowry Air Force Base holds lessons for the latest communities on the BRAC list.
Modern Day Land Rush in Paradise
As land prices in Colorado mountain resorts spiral ever upward, real estate speculators are discovering old mining claims in nearby national forests are as good as gold.
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
