Applied Planning

Profiles of the City of Vancouver's 23 neighbourhoods. Lists services, resources, history, demographics, events, projects, initiatives, and more.

VanMap is a Web-based application that lets you view data about Vancouver in map form.

Provides the tools and examples to develop responsible urban plans. This resource catalogues comparably illustrated and measured examples of urban land uses. Database cases are built from field-measured examples of the land use 'elements' of urban form - parks and open spaces, streets, residential, commercial, civic and industrial parcels and buildings.

Web site of a San Francisco-based non-profit organization dedicated to promoting "the principles of the New Urbanism". coherent regional planning, walkable neighborhoods, and attractive, accommodating civic spaces." Resources include the CNU Charter, an archive of conference and research reports, an image bank, bibliographies, and web links. Strong U.S. focus.

Dedicated to all issues related to urban planning, this directory has web links on such topics as community development, revitalization/regeneration and housing. International in coverage.

A wide range of information on the issue including position statements, community and research reports.

Comprehensive source of urban planning news, editorials, book reviews, announcements, jobs, education, and more.

News, reports and other resources about smart growth. Sponsored by the Smart Growth Network (members include the American Planning Association and the Urban Land Institute).