Pennsylvania
Marketing Downtown Living In Pittsburgh
The city has several new high-rise condo projects on the way, but with prices out of reach of many workers, some wonder if there's enough of a market to bring more people downtown.
Rewriting Philadelphia's Zoning Code
With the oldest zoning laws of any major city in the U.S., it's time to retool the rules that govern Philadelphia's growth, argues a recent editorial.
For Sale: The Pennsylvania Turnpike
To cure the woes facing Pennsylvania's crumbling roads and bridges, Governor Rendell is putting the Pennsylvania Turnpike up for sale or rent.
Online Property Database Could Fuel Growth
Economic development leaders are touting a soon to be launched Internet database of hundreds of properties in 10 Western Pennsylvania counties around Pittsburgh as a valuable tool to attract companies and jobs.
What Philly Can Learn From New York's Waterfront
A recent trip to New York's Hudson River Park has opened the eyes of Philadelphia residents looking to redevelop their city's waterfront along the Delaware River. But in comparing the waterfronts of the two cities, Philly's lacks a sense of purpose.
The Second Battle Of Gettysburg
A casino proposal shoots the Civil War battlefield to the top of the list of Pennsylvania's endangered historic places.
Design For Affordable Housing Project Beats Out Luxury Condos
Despite high-rise condo projects featuring name-brand architects sprouting up all over Philadelphia, an innovative design for low-income housing steals the top prize from the city's AIA.
From Steel Plant To Slot Parlor
Bethlehem, PA pins its hopes on Pennsylvania's new slots laws. Jeff Pooley explores whether this is really the best hope for revitalization of the dying steel town.
The Debate To Rezone A Trailer Park To Commercial
A community in central Pennsylvania is considering rezoning land currently occupied by a mobile home park into what city leaders say is much needed commercial space.
Critiquing Philadelphia's Parcel By Parcel Approach To City Planning
Inga Saffron, the Philadelphia Inquirer's architecture critic, loathes the city's 'let's make a deal' approach to urban planning.
Prices Keep Rising For Downtown Housing Development
In cities across the country, the trend of downtown housing development is booming. Prices per square-foot have more than doubled since last year in some cities.
Pittsburgh's South Side Success
A wave of gentrification has revived part of the city's riverfront into a hip, urban neighborhood.
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.
Philadelphia To Retain Zoning Control Over Casinos
City government in Philadelphia has successfully retained control over the planning and zoning process which will allow slots-casino establishments to develop along the Delaware River.
Pennsylvania Takes Over Casino Zoning From Cities
Pittsburgh leaders who had spent more than a year creating standards for everything from how a casino should look to where it could be located are furious about a bill enacted by the State House that removes zoning authority from cities.
Philadelphia Launches Riverfront Planning Process
The city's mayor invites the University of Pennsylvania to work with City Planning Commission to facilitate public planning process for the Delaware River waterfront.
Construction's Begun, But It's Never Too Late For A Master Plan
As redevelopment and construction progress along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Mayor John Street has approved the formation of an advisory group that will craft a master plan for the booming area.
Maglev Is A Hard Sale In California
A California developer is pushing proposals for high-speed magnetic levitation trains. He's hoping private enterprise will help make the costly venture more attractive to state and regional governments.
Philadelphia's Late Planning Director Honored With Historical Marker
Ed Bacon, the renowned Planning Director whose face graced the cover of Time magazine in 1964 and whose design concepts shaped Philadelphia, was honored with a Pennsylvania State Historical Marker in LOVE Park.
Major Foundation Engaged In Land Conservation Effort
The Mellon family foundation has a land preservation conservation campaign that started in the late 1970's. It has saved 3.6 million acres of endangered or historically significant sites in all 50 states.
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
