Georgia
Sewer Moratorium Slows Development In Metro Atlanta
Developers have been idling after state environmental officials declared a moratorium on sewer hookups until a facility in north Fulton County can be upgraded.
Georgia County Embraces Smart Growth
20-year community land use plan has one goal: limit explosive growth.
Does Sprawl Cause Sprawling Waistlines?
Does suburban sprawl cause health problems related to lack of exercise? Researchers aim to find out with a $4 million transportation study.
Sustaining Atlanta's Growth
Since 1950, the city has experienced phenomenal growth. Planning experts are wondering how long it can last.
Census Shows Growth In Atlanta's Population
After years of flight, whites are moving back into Atlanta, GA.
New Law Tries To Curb Graffiti
Responding to increases in gang activity, the city of Smyrna has made it a crime for minors to possess spray paint or felt-tip markers in an effort to curb graffiti and vandalism.
Atlanta's Transit Nightmare: Who Is At Fault?
Atlanta road builders charge that environmentalists are responsible for major transit funding delays. The environmentalists fire back.
Number Of Cities With Websites Increasing
Small communities as well as large cities are using the Web to distribute information to residents.
Charlotte: A Better Version Of Atlanta
Unlike sprawling Atlanta, Charlotte has focused its development in the urban core.
The Green Space Race
Across the nation billions of dollars are being spent on parks and land preservation. Atlanta is part of this national trend.
Atlanta's Battle With Telecom Street Cuts
Atlanta passes a law that requires companies laying fiber optic cable to return the street to it's original condition.
Medical Impacts Of Transportation Pollution
The Journal of the American Medical Association publishes a study on the impacts of pollution from transportation.
A Call For Sound Coastal Planning
At a conference on coastal growth sponsored by the Georgia Conservancy and other environmental groups, Edward T.McMahon, director of land use programs for The Conservation Fund called for careful growth control along Georgia's coastline.
Saving Savannah
Ben Hubby believes that developers and superstores will destroy the charm and ecology of Savannah, GA.
Revitalization Vs. Preservation
The battle over a building in downtown Atlanta is the latest chapter in the struggle of developers versus preservationists.
Walking To Work
A growing number of people, especially minorites and the working poor, are choosing to commute by foot.
Dunham-Jones Brings New Urbanist Philosophy
Ellen Dunham-Jones, a national authority on urban sprawl and the new director of Georgia Tech's College of Architecture, sees opportunities for New Urbanism in Atlanta
Sidewalks Make A Comeback
Out-of-style in many areas of Savannah, GA, sidewalks are now making a comeback as neighborhoods rediscover the need for a sense of community.
Bridging A Divided Atlanta
Atlanta's Downtown Connector expressway splits the city and divides residential neighborhoods. Now the city is looking at ways to stitch the city back together.
Atlanta Transit In Acrimonious Battle
Forty-four highway projects have been delayed as talks among the state and environmental groups break down.
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
