Minnesota
Thousands Of Hmong Refugees Struggle In Minnesota
The ethnic group known for fighting for the U.S. in Vietnam faces adversity after their last refugee camp closes in Thailand.
An Inside Look At The Skyways Of Downtown Minneapolis
How and why Minneapolis built the nation's largest skyway system.
College Town Passes 30 Percent Per Block Cap On Rental Properties
Winona, MN, plans for the future by banking on smarter development.
Twin Cities Metropolitan Council Publishes 'Local Planning Handbook'
The Twin Cities Metropolitan Council of local governments publishes a web-based "Local Planning Handbook" to guide planners in the seven-county metropolitan area through the preparation and updating of their city and county comprehensive plans.
Rail Builds Better Economy
Twin Cities soar with transit, Detroit sinks without.
Land Of The Mega Garage
Many homeowners in the midwest are "supersizing" their garages.
Is It Cheaper To Lease Cars For Transit Riders?
How does the cost of new rail systems compare to leasing riders luxury SUVs instead?
Minnesotan Mayors Demand Upgrades To Transportation
Transportation issues remains a top issue with Minnesotan citizens -- so why isn't the current legislation doing anything about it?
Redefining Suburbia
In the upper Midwest, a new take on suburban development is becoming a reality on 350 acres.
Slow Start For Duluth Commuter Rail
Duluth, MN is testing whether commuter rail might be a viable alternative to driving in a medium-sized, relatively uncongested metro area.
Downtowns See Healthy Residential Growth
Demographic trends, amenities are contributing factors
Minneapolis: Great Architecture, Clean Streets
San Francisco urban affairs columnist John King visits Minneapolis and concludes that the city confirms everything he knows about cities.
Regional Parks For The Twin Cities
A 25-year plan would include three new parks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area and additions to numerous existing park areas.
Transportation Utility Fees Debated In Minnesota
If passed, Minnesota cities would be allowed to impose property fees based on estimated traffic generation.
Personal Rapid Transit For Minneapolis Suburb?
Enthusiasts say Minneapolis' greater Southdale Area is a perfect place for a personal rapid transit (PRT) system.
Friday Funny: Concerned, Obstinate Citizen Impacts Local Planning
Irv Draper fought ten long years to save taxpayers' money and ensure that a community pool would not be built.
Friday Funny: Minnesota Too Polite To Ask For Transit Funding
Minnesota is reluctance to request more interstate funding.
Condos Leading A Boom Market
Condominiums are the hot new real estate product in the Twin Cities—with nearly 11,000 new units expected in the next few years.
College, City Team Up To Build Affordable Homes
St. Cloud, MN, finds the right mix of student skills and city vision to breathe life into an older neighborhood.
New American Dream Being Shaped By Public Transit
The new American dream is being shaped by a growing transit network oflight-rail lines, subways, commuter rail and buses, writes Jennifer Dorn.
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
