Planning Links
Their annual list of the top planning and development web sites
APA and its professional institute, the American Institute of Certified Planners, are organized to advance the art and science of planning and to foster the activity of planning -- physical, economic, and social -- at the local, regional, state, and national levels. The objective of the Association is to encourage planning that will contribute to public well-being by developing communities and environments that meet the needs of people and of society more effectively. The site includes links to state Chapters & Divisions throughout the nation.
Planning Commissioners Journal's "PlannersWeb"
Resources on City Planning, Regional Planning, Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Issues. This site also contains the ‘Sprawl Resource Guide’.
The Planners Network is an association of professionals, activists, academics, and students involved in physical, social, economic and environmental planning in urban and rural areas, who promote fundamental change in our political and economic system.
Cyburbia is the Internet's oldest portal site for urban planners and others interested in cities and the built environment, contains a selective directory of Internet resources relevant to planning and urbanism. Cyburbia also includes information about mailing lists and newsgroups, and it hosts a very active bulletin board and image hosting gallery.
In partnership with Sustainable Communities Network helps create national, regional, and local coalitions to encourage metropolitan development that is environmentally, fiscally, and economically.
Maryland's Smart Growth initiative is a cooperative effort of all State agencies whose actions affect the location of growth in the State. The Maryland Office of Planning plays a central role in implementing the keystone, Priority Funding Areas legislation, in the context of existing State planning laws.
Oregon Land Use Planning Web Site (DLCD)
Web Site of Oregon's Land Use Planning Program.
New Jersey Office for State Planning
NOSP works to improve the efficiency and reduce the costs of land development and infrastructure in New Jersey by expanding areas of coordination and cooperation among State and local agencies.
The ULI has 14,000 members in 52 countries; initiates research on emerging land use trends; provides advisory services, educational programs, and publications on policy and practice; ULI District councils are active in 30 metropolitan areas.
Includes the full contents of the monthly BUILDER magazine, as well as up-to-date news relating to the building and construction industry, and to real estate trends. A surprisingly large amount of useful information for planners.
The Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse
A resource center which provides information, advice, and referrals on issues related to sprawl and smart growth. The Clearinghouse helps advocates, grassroots organizations, public officials, developers, architects, planners, policymakers and others revitalize existing communities and reduce urban sprawl.
