Environment
A Growing Water Crisis In Rural Arizona Desert
New development explodes in the underregulated rural Arizona desert, as developers realize that a severe lack of water won't prevent development.
Environmentalists Say EPA Program Encourages Polluters
A coalition of environmentalists criticize the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's voluntary Performance Track program.
'Censored' Story Threatens Ecosystem, Economy
A list of top 25 stories ignored by the mainstream media includes one about a new coal mining technique being used in the U.S. that involves dynamiting entire mountaintops.
Open Space Seattle 2100
Planners, students and citizens participate in a two-day visioning session to create a road map for the future of Seattle's open space.
Climate Change: It's Worse Than You Think
Report concludes that the world's poorest countries are most vulnerable to the impact of greenhouse gases.
The Lost City of New Orleans?
It may turn out that the first line of defense for coastal cities isn't the levee in your backyard, but that marsh in your backyard that the city built on top of.
Global Warming Approaching 'Tipping Point'
Researchers around the world debate when it will be too late to reverse the impact of global warming.
Growth Threatens America's Coasts
In an eight-part series, Gannett compiles three months of analysis to expose the serious problems of unchecked growth along the country's shores, along with a host of counterproductive public policies.
The End Of The World As We're Not Supposed To Know It
Two major newspapers report that the world is not only reaching a 'tipping point' where climate change is concerned, but that the Bush Administration doesn't want you to know about it.
Bush: Technology Will Cure U.S. Oil Addiction
In his state of the union address, President Bush says the U.S. is "addicted to oil" and alternate energy source will break its dependence.
'Green Harbor', Urban Ecotopia
The alter-ego of the Inner Harbor's 'hardscape', Baltimore's nearby Middle Branch harbor is set to become a model sustainable neighborhood, complete with hiking trails and alternative energy sources, if developers' visions go according to plan.
The Economics Of Hurricanes
How vulnerable is the U.S. south to year after year of Katrinas? Should cities like New Orleans be abandoned to return to salt marshes or ocean?
NASA Climate Scientist Says He's Being Silenced
NASA's leading climate scientist claims that the Bush administration has tried to censor him from speaking out about global warming.
James Lovelock: The Revenge Of Gaia
In his latest book, the creator of the Gaia Hypothesis, James Lovelock, presents his views on global warming.
Free Parking For Green Cars
Salt Lake City offers free parking for fuel-efficient vehicles.
Studies Find Sprawl Decreases Health, Increases Pollution
Two comprehensive studies conclude that sprawl has negative effects on public health and pollution; however, many remain skeptical.
U.S. 28th-Best On Environmental Issues, Study Says
Yale and Columbia based the rankings on an Environmental Sustainability Index, gauging each nation's rate of success in meeting a set of critical environmental goals.
China Admits Rapid Development Threatens Environment
China's chemical plants threaten its famous rivers which flow through major population centers.
The Future Of Conservation
Tired of stalemate, weekend warriors, conservationists, and ranchers are starting to support compromise solutions in the West's land battles.
EPA Releases Four New Smart Growth Publications
Topics include linking development, infrastructure, and drinking water policies; protection of water resources with higher-density development; and smart growth and stormwater management.
Pagination
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