Illinois

Chicago's Urban Gentrification

Chicago has enjoyed the largest increase in new population close to its urban core than any city in the nation.

September 23, 2000 - REIS

Chicago's Revitalization Story

Chicago's North Town Village revitalization project represents a new way of looking at urban renewal.

September 22, 2000 - Planning Magazine

Revitalizing East St. Louis

An urban planning professor discusses his ten-year experience revitalizing East St. Louis.

September 21, 2000 - Planning Magazine

The City In A Garden Goes Green

With a twist on the traditional vision of urban green infrastructure, Chicago’s model projects not only improve aesthetics, but also provide environmental benefits.

September 19, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago: Planning to Succeed

With Chicago’s Central Area booming, city planners are pleased with the city’s progress and optimistic about its future.

September 18, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago's Window of Opportunity

Chicago’s public and private interests have engaged in an unprecedented level of planning and negotiation to realize the city’s newest opportunities.

September 17, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Facing the Future With No Little Plans

Chicago is well positioned to become a model for regional cooperation in the 21st century.

September 16, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Chicago: New-Economy Player

Over the last decade, the Chicago region has seen its share of changes, and as the city looks to the future, it can expect to play a major role in the new economy.

September 14, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

Housing Mobility Key To Welfare Reform

Is housing mobility the key to welfare reform?Lessons from Chicago’s Gautreaux program.

September 6, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Websites

The best of the Internet—since 2002.

Top Apps

Planning apps for a brave new world.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

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.