Pennsylvania
New Philadephia Arts Center Not Integrated With Public Transit
Kimmel Center officials haven’t taken even the simplest steps to promote public transit to visitors.
Report: The Future Of Metropolitan Philadelphia
A study by the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center titled "Flight (Or) Fight" looks at trends of urban decay, sprawl, and economic growth in the region.
Dumb Growth In Philadelphia
Lack of regional planning in Philadelphia promotes both sprawl and decay, according to the Metropolitan Philadelphia Policy Center's Flight or Fight report.
Saving Pennsylvania
The Oxford Tribune gives a thumbs-up to "Saving Pennsylvania", an hour-long documentary on sprawl and the future of Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Watersheds Worst In The Nation
A study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency rates water quality in U.S watersheds.
Philadelphia's Master Builder
It's time to thank the man who built what many will remember as turn-of-the-century Philadelphia.
Power Plant To Be Converted To Offices
A $55 million project will convert an imposing electrical power plant in Chester City, PA, into office space.
Philadelphia's Bold New Civic Space
Located in the middle of the city on a major thoroughfare, Phildelphia's new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is innovative and bold.
New Downtown Plan For Pittsburgh Avoids Past Mistakes
A new redevelopment plan for downtown Pittsburgh, PA, aims to avoid past mistakes.
Code Changes, Grants Foster Joint Municipal Planning
Last year, the Pennsylvania Legislature approved changes to the Municipalities Planning Code so communities that file joint comprehensive plans can share the distribution of land use zones.
Zoning A Pedestrian-friendly Downtown
Emmaus, PA updates its zoning code to ensure a pedstrian-friendly friendly downtown.
Community Protests Against Anti-Sprawl Plan
New apartment development draws protest from community in Philadelphia's Main Line suburb.
Light Rail Makes A Comeback
More than 20 U.S. cities have revived streetcar service and the competition for federal funds is fierce. Philadelphia has an edge over most other cities...
Philadelphia Tax Reform Breakthrough
A smart, feasible plan to end fifty years of suicidal tax structure.
Pittsburgh Zoning Board Vs. The Steelers
The Pittsburgh Zoning Board of Adjustment rules that Coca-Cola lettering cannot be added at Heinz Field.
Philadelphia Plans Riverfront Revitalization
Philadelphia, PA, hires a landscape architecture firm to develop a comprehensive plan for the North Delaware Riverfront.
Philadelphia Has Only One Problem
This opinion column argues that rich households are treated as an enemy of city policy rather than as something to be pursued.
Philadelphia University's High-tech Strategy
Philadelphia University is using urban design and technology to remake itself as a modern univeristy.
Recycled Land
A newly-released report shows more than 175 square miles of land are being recycled in 2001 with surprising results.
Philadelphia Controller Considers Radical Tax Change
In Philadelphia, PA, the Controller is gaining influential support for a plan to tax city at a higher rate than buildings.
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
