Environment
Green-Collar Jobs Key to Nation's Economic & Ecological Health
Van Jones wants to make sure working-class and minority Americans can participate and benefit from a transition to a clean-energy economy.
First 'Eco-Friendly' Mall Opens In Chicago
The first of its kind development is hoping to transform the booming interest in all things green into, well, green.
Friday Funny: Zoning Trumps Al Gore's 'Green' Plans
The former Vice President's application to install solar panels on his home was denied by the zoning board of this wealthy Nashville enclave.
Texas Program Helps Motorists 'Trade Up' To Lower Pollution
With several of the state's metro areas failing federal clear air standards, Texas lawmakers are dramatically increasing funding to a program that help drivers of older cars buy new, less polluting vehicles.
Zero Energy Homes Slated For Seattle TND
A planned 10-home development at Issaquah Highlands, a Calthorpe Associates designed urban village outside Seattle, will give homeowners relief from utility bills.
Two Towns, One Word: Plastic
Two small Canadian communities may become North American leaders in the drive to eliminate plastic bags from their waste streams.
Talking With The Parking Evangelist: An Interview With Donald Shoup
UCLA Professor and author of The High Cost of Free Parking visits New York City to preach the gospel of sound parking pricing policies.
Is Chicago The New 'Green' American City?
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, whose city has typically been recognized for its environmental leadership, recently visited Chicago to observe the pioneering work of Mayor Daley in implementing green building principles and gather new ideas.
'Wimping Out' Writing About Green Cities?
UCLA planning professor Matthew Kahn describes his personal experience publishing his book, Green Cities.
The Great Global Warming Swindle Video?
Is the growing business behind the Global Warming "problem" perpetuating a myth that is becoming politically incorrect to question?
The Move Towards Zero Waste
Corporations and cities across the globe are signing on to a new wave in environmental stewardship: zero waste. Cities such as Oakland and Seattle have pledged to improve their policies to encourage recycling and a reduction of waste.
Water Wars In The New West
Las Vegas, the driest metro region in the U.S., needs water as it grows rapidly. Where is it going to come from?
Asian Pollution Travels To U.S. West Coast
Researcher say air pollution from Asia is changing Pacific weather patterns and ending up over West Coast cities.
Planting The Seeds For Green Roofs
A plant company owner in San Diego, California, is hoping his new vegetated roof will help the concept catch on with others in the region.
Glass Skywalk Extended Over Grand Canyon
Tourists who pay $74.95 will soon be able to enjoy a walk 'over' the Grand Canyon, with the money providing needed income for the Hualapai Indian Tribe.
America's Homebuilders Still Not On The Green Building Bandwagon
Even with all the interest in green building, most large scale homebuilders are weary of incorporating green building practices, citing consumers' lack of willingness to pay more.
The Growing Movement To 'Leave No Child Inside'
Richard Luov, author of Last Child in the Woods, writes of unique partnerships forming to support the growing movement to reconnect children to the natural world.
Top Ten Alternative Fueled City Fleets
SustainLane surveyed the largest 50 US cities in 2006 as to the percentage of their city vehicles fleets using alternative fuels including biodiesel, hydrogen, ethanol, compressed and natural gas, as well as electric vehicles, gas-hybrid vehicles.
Going Green Makes Business Sense For Big Firms
As consumers grow more aware of global warming, corporate giants launch eco-friendly efforts to protect their bottom line.
Warming Erodes An Alaskan Village
The effects of climate change are claiming a small Alaskan island community, with rising water levels and melting permafrost eroding the land beneath the homes of the village's 600 people. Relocation seems to be the only option to save the village.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
EMC Planning Group, Inc.
Planetizen
Planetizen
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
