Urban Planning

Redeveloping the East End: Catalyst for Sustainable Transitions

This report provides recommendations for sustainable development in the East End neighborhood.

5 Things to Know about Houston's New Bike Plan

The plan would create hundreds of miles of new bikeways.

The Furor Over Artsy Crosswalks Misses a Broader Point About Safety

If we're just relying on the white lines of a crosswalk to protect pedestrians, we're in big trouble.

What Scalia Meant For Land-Use Planning

Thirty years ago, in his first big majority opinion -- a land-use case from the California coast -- Antonin Scalia found the colorful and irreverent style that came to distinguish his career on the Supreme Court

The Fight Against “The New Exclusionary Zoning”

What happens when not just neighborhoods but entire cities become gentrified?

Market-Based Zoning Needed During the Age of the "Sharing" Economy

As the sharing economy takes hold, it may be time to embrace a new type of zoning.

Harris County Judge Lays Out Latest Plan for Astrodome Overhaul

The new plan would cost considerably less than the $217 million overhaul voters rejected in 2013.

A California City Develops a New Type of Intersection That Could Save Cyclists' Lives

The Dutch-style intersection could inspire others as they seek to find ways to help pedestrians, cars, and cyclists share the public spaces.

To Capitalize On Astrodome, Houston Should Consider Embracing "Ruin Porn"

Houston lacks a single iconic attraction. The Astrodome — warts and all — could be it.

Why Big Cities Have Cube-Shaped Buildings

As cities grow, their buildings get taller, which gives them the potential to become more energy efficient. But only up to a point.

Exit Interview: Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker

The urban planner-turned-mayor reflects on his 8 years in office and how he helped transform the city.

Why Cities Should Embrace "Psychogeography"

Neuroscientist Colin Ellard explains the intersection of psychology, architecture, and urban design

Chart of the Week: Cities Are More Focused on Mitigating Climate Change than Adapting to It

The biggest hurdles cities around the world face in their climate planning efforts is unsurprisingly simple: money.

Amid Climate Talks, One U.S. City Takes Especially Decisive Action

Experts say San Diego's efforts to fight climate change are unparalleled.

Why Transit Oriented Development Doesn’t Need Transit

And why that represents a major opportunity for urbanist advocates.