Planning News

• Zoning to Protect Mom & Pops on the Upper West Side February 3, 2012
  Joseph Berger reports on New York City's efforts to protect local retailers with new zoning in Manhattan's Upper West Side, where the proliferation of chain stores, banks, and pharmacies have caused consternation. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• America's Third World Infrastructure February 3, 2012
  Alex Marshall investigates the reasons why America's infrastructure resembles a third world country's, and decides that we have our arcane budgeting processes to blame. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Dancing on the Grave of Redevelopment February 3, 2012
  The redevelopment postmortem continues with a look at five projects that demonstrate the ways in which the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) strayed from its core mission. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Successful DC Bikeshare Program Heading for the Suburbs February 3, 2012
  The runaway success of Washington D.C.'s bikeshare program, in less than two years of operation, has it poised to expand to the city's suburbs this year. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Urban Revitalization: Baby Steps or the Magic Bullet? February 3, 2012
  Writer Tara Sturm explores the merits of incremental urbanism on revitalization efforts with the help of L.A. architect Alan Pullman, highlighting grassroots, community-driven economic development. read more […]
• Mapping Energy Consumption, Block-by-Block February 3, 2012
  A new interactive map produced by researchers at Columbia University reveals the energy use of nearly every building in New York City. Besides being an interesting curiosity, the map is a crucial first step in improving energy efficiency. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Exclusive: Abrupt Changing of the Guard at Vancouver Planning Department February 2, 2012
  In a surprise move this week, Vancouver's city council abruptly relieved its high-profile Planning Director, Brent Toderian, of his duties, after six years on the job. Planetizen has spoken with the former director about what transpired. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Indy's Unique Plan to Leverage the Super Bowl February 2, 2012
  As Super Bowl week comes to a close, Emily Badger reports on the host city's efforts to use the event as a catalyst for substantive change throughout the city. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Comprehensive Coverage of the End of Redevelopment in California February 2, 2012
  With no last minute pardons granted, yesterday marked the official dissolution date for California's 400-plus redevelopment agencies. Curbed LA has gathered the essential readings to guide you through the 'developments' at the state and local levels. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler
• Mayor Outlines "Plan B" To Push Through Transit Improvements in L.A. February 2, 2012
  Deputy Mayor for Transportation Borja Leon provides insight into the Mayor's plans for ramping up implementation of Measure R funded projects if the Federal Government fails to back his America Fast Forward program. read more […]
  Jonathan Nettler