Planning December 2017

In This Issue:

Planning December 2017

Dealing with the Past, Planning for the Future

December's cover story, "Monumental Concerns," examines what New Orleans and other communities are doing about controversial public monuments honoring the Confederacy, while articles on smart cities, diversity and inclusion, and public participation cover exciting developments in contemporary planning in Columbus, Durham, and Detroit.

Featured Articles

Driving the Smart, Just City

Smart cities are about more than just technology; they're about making cities work better for everyone. Story by Madeline Bodin.

Lessons from the American Underground

Diversity, inclusion, and tech are shaping economic and workforce development in Durham, North Carolina, writes planning professor Nichola Lowe.

Monumental Concerns

Cities grapple with what to do about controversial Confederate statues. Jeffrey Goodman reports.

The Detroit River Renaissance

James David Dickson takes us to the Motor City, which is redeveloping its waterfront — with residents leading the way.

News & Departments

Perspectives

A regular column by Chief Executive Officer James M. Drinan.

News

Hurricane Harvey, participatory planning, renewable energy.

Legal Lessons

Important considerations when recovering from a disaster.

The Commissioner

A bimonthly department aimed at planning commissioners. Edited by Kimberley Jacques.

Research You Can Use

Reid Ewing paints a different picture of gentrification.

Planners Library

Designing for good, character towns, lean urbanism.

Media

Tools, reports, blogs, videos.

Viewpoint

Houston, Hurricane Harvey, and the search for flooding solutions.

Cover: Photo by Jonathon Bachman/Reuters.