"Lots of free information on this site on most anything a planner would need to look up when doing research, ensuring you are complying with requirements or drafting a new ordinance. " Quote from a city planner
Use to learn about grants, population and household estimates and forecasts, workforce and multi-family housing goals, staff training/education, and metro planning initiatives. Look at the Data & Maps and Publications & Documents links at the top of the page.
"ICMA, the International City/County Management Association, advances professional local government worldwide. The organization’s mission is to create excellence in local governance by developing and fostering professional management to build better communities."
"A nonprofit, membership organization established in 1994 to serve the needs and interests of “metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs)” nationwide."
"The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government."
Part of the Pew Charitable Trusts, the Center on the States provides policy research for issues of importance to the states. Fantastic research content on states and state government.
Planetizen is a public-interest information exchange for the urban planning, design, and development community. It is a one-stop source for urban planning news, editorials, book reviews, announcements, jobs, education, and more.
PreservationDirectory.com is the online resource for historic preservation, building restoration and cultural resource management in the United States & Canada.
"A multidisciplinary real estate forum, ULI facilitates an open exchange of ideas, information, and experience among industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places."
The primary roles of The U.S. Conference of Mayors are to:Promote the development of effective national urban/suburban policy; Strengthen federal-city relationships; Ensure that federal policy meets urban needs; Provide mayors with leadership and management tools; and Create a forum in which mayors can share ideas and information.
