Planning December 2017
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
Research You Can Use
Reid Ewing paints a different picture of gentrification.
Viewpoint
Houston, Hurricane Harvey, and the search for flooding solutions.
Cover: Photo by Jonathon Bachman/Reuters.