Urban Planning

Sprawl Beyond Zoning

Some critics say zoning creates sprawl. But if that's the case, how do you explain Houston?

In Defense of the Urban Freeway

Many of the people who choose to live downtown actually work in the suburbs. Ironically it's the much-maligned urban freeway system that makes this lifestyle possible.

As Cities Encourage Pedestrians and Biking, Another Trend Emerges: More Deaths

Communities have done a great job encouraging residents to walk and bike more. But they're struggling to keep those same residents safe on the streets.

California's New Model for Growth? "Mashable" Metros, With Transportation Options

It won’t be cars or transit; it won’t be houses or apartments; it won’t be downtowns or malls. It’ll be a mashup that gives residents options.

Phoenix, Houston, and the Rest of the Sun Belt Cities Are Misunderstood

Cities across the South and Southwest have a reputation for being unsustainable. Maybe it's time to rethink that label.