Environment
The Importance Of Small Streams
Small streams are threatened by urbanization, logging, and agriculture. Scientists have uncovered evidence that makes stream more important in land-use policies.
Biodiversity Expert Proposes Conservation Strategy
Biodiversity expert E.O. Wilson has proposed a conservation strategy that involves buying the world's endangered ecosystems
National Forest Rules To Be Revised
The Bush administration will revise a ban on logging and new roads in national forests initiated during the Clinton years.
A Celebration Of Conservation
Environmentalists will convene at Mt. Diablo to celebrate California's conservation achievements.
Drilling Beneath The Great Lakes
The energy crisis has renewed interest in drilling under the Great Lakes, the world's largest supply of fresh surface water.
Saving Our Rivers
Though we are making progress, the nation's rivers are still endangered.
Brownfield Projects Awards
Each year, the Phoenix Awards recognizes outstanding brownfields projects from across the U.S.
Assessing Bush's First 100 Days
The League of Conservation Voters assesses the Bush administration's environmental stance in a report titled "Bush and the Environment: A Citizen's Guide to the First 100 Days"
Painting Bush Green
There is lot of green talk coming from the Bush administration these days. It is 'nothing but spin', says Arianna Huffington.
City Not Liable For Acquired Brownfields
A Federal court rules that a California city is not liable for cleaning up polluted property acquired under eminent domain.
Saving The Nation's Most Endangered Rivers
Can we save the 13 most endangered rivers in the U.S.? Dick Russell suggests solutions.
Some Environmentalists Are Selling Out
In exchange for compromises, some environmental activists have negotiated away their voice.
Building Green Homes
One family in Palo Alto is part of a growing trend towards sustainable, "green" homes.
Bush May Oppose Logging Ban
President Bush may oppose a Clinton administration rule protecting national forests from logging and road-building.
Africa's Shrinking Lake
Africa's largest freshwater lake has shrunk down to one-twentieth of its 1963 size. Scientists blame human factors.
HUD Looks At Deconstruction
A study recently released by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development examines the feasibility of deconstruction as practiced by four urban communities.
Washington May Fund Brownfield Clean Ups
New legislation that would provide as much as $250 million a year in funding has the approval of both President Bush and the Senate.
Senate Approves Brownfields Cleanup Measure
Measure will increase spending for cleanup of contabminated industrial sites. Advocates say it could revitalize communities in industrial areas.
Water Scarcity Sparks Political Tensions
In Florida, water scarcity caused by drought and growth is giving rise to inceased political conflicts.
Power Crisis Increasing Pollution
With power plants running around the clock, the South Coast Air Quality Management District is predicting some of the worse smog in years for Los Angeles.
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
