Georgia
Context-Sensitive Transportation Design
Planning officials and resident stakeholders often at loggerheads concerning the re-design of Geogia's State Route 54.
Exurban County Escapes Atlanta's Sprawl
Jackson County, a suburb of Atlanta, defies the normal suburban pattern -- it is its own economic engine.
A Little Lead Poisoning Never Hurt
Georgia lawmakers have raided the state's Hazardous Waste Trust Fund, leaving 539 toxic sites untended.
How to Lure Commuters Out of Their Cars and Into Transit
Georgia's transportation authority considers results of recent survey.
The End Of Homelessness?
A ten-year plan to end homelessness in Atlanta has many optimistic, but some social workers believe it may be inherently impossible.
Metro Atlanta: A Model For The Future
Metro Atlanta communities are finally planning with greenspace, pedestrians, and mixed-use in mind.
City Council Reviews Form-Based Code
Design-based coding for one of Savannah's Nationally Registered Historic Districts is reviewed by City Council.
New Director of Regional Transportation Authority Questioned By Some
The appointment of a new director of a regional transportation authority, with no prior experience in urban planning or transportation, leaves some wary.
Old Sewer Smells New Green
Increasing rates will help Atlanta renovate its dilapidated sewer system.
Parents Exercise Right To Drive
Fitness experts recommend that children add physical activity, such as walking, to their daily routines.
A Not-So-Loopy Idea
Atlanta's new railway loop proposal may yet survive the usual onslaught of bureaucracy and red tape.
Sprawl Reduces Available Jobs
Smart growth offers a job-producing alternative to urban sprawl.
The Unknown Side Of Atlanta's Most Popular Park
There is more to Atlanta's popular Piedmont Park than meets the eye.
A Model Effort to Create and Preserve Open Space in Metro Atlanta
Big plans, such as green parking decks, are in the works for one of the most popular parks in metro Atlanta.
Urban Sprawl Could Be a Cause of Obesity
Car trips replace short walks, leading to a general lack of exercise.
NIMBYA: Not In My Back Yard Again
Gwinnett County, Georgia is leading the backlash against abandoned superstores.
Atlanta Must Embrace Smart Growth
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution editorializes that zoning policies which encourage sprawl are eroding the region's quality of life.
Atlanta Cities Zoning Codes Favor Sprawl
A 'Growth Audit' examines zoning codes for 26 metro Atlanta cities and counties and found that the zoning codes favor sprawl.
The Greasy Goods On Green Gasoline
Extra grease from Atlanta restaurants fuels the city's growing biodiesel industry.
Where Do You Stand On SUVs?
As the 2004 presidential election approaches, the transportation issue is becoming increasingly important on college campuses.
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
