Government / Politics
Green Light for Class Action Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
1.6 million female Wal-Mart employees to sue over discrimination.
Why We Need Community-Based Planning
A planner in New York City writes that there is a need for communities to create their own plans, and for these plans to be recognized by the City.
My House Is Your House
Detroit suburbs merge fire services, save millions
Montreal Votes On Municipal Disunion
Despite having been absorbed into the metropolis just two years ago, Montreal's suburbs are foiling a highly political attempt at regional planning.
'Living Wage' Law Upheld In Court
California courts say Berkeley's zone-based selective 'living wage' is legal in a victory for fair-pay advocates.
Defending Reaganomics
Ralph R. Reiland argues that the Reagan administration's policies reversed the nation's economic decline, cut unemployment, and reduced poverty.
David Brooks Reviewed
Has urban commentator David Brooks "cleverly packaged himself" as right-winger with a kinder, gentler sensitivity?
Reagan Was No Friend Of Cities
As Americans mourn the death of former President Reagan, Professor Peter Dreier remembers Reagan as the worst housing president ever.
Fortress America: Locking Out The Public From Public Places
Balacing ecurity and public access in post-9/11 America
The Day After Tomorrow: Could It Really Happen?
The proposed McCain-Lieberman Climate Stewardship Act offers economic incentives to reduce emissions through a market-based system.
How To Save Your University Planning Program
Graduate planning programs across the nation are in danger of being cut to save funding.
Community-Based Planning Finally Wins One
Azusa's former city manager, Rick Cole, marks the significance of the recent vote in favor of a smart growth development plan for Monrovia Nursery in Azusa.
Political Wrangling Defeats Illinois Housing Bill
The Cook County Recorder of Deeds blocks a new $10 fee on real estate documents that would have subsidized rental assistance programs.
Renewed Interest In Renewable Energy
The U.S., once the leader in renewable energy, has fallen behind while other countries commit to ambitious targets and European nations gear up to sell clean energy to the developing world.
Retired From City Management But Still In-the-Game
Former CAO of Culver City, Mark Winogrond reflects on the state of planning in California and the need for planners to be more proactive in determining the future of their respective communities.
Sprawl Politics Traps Americans In Blandburbs
Joel Hirschhorn examines the power of the "sprawl lobby", and its impact on the American landscape.
Gas Prices And The SUV Nation
Higher gas prices may be the only way to force concern about fuel efficiency.
Steinberg Critiques Schwarzenegger's Local Budget Deal
Assemblyman Darrell Steinberg analyzes the recent deal struck between Governor Schwarzenegger and the League of Cities, lamenting that the deal fails to include the reform necessary to fix the system.
California's Transit Village Bill
California Governor Schwarzenegger signs a "Transit Village" bill.
What You Can Do About High Gas Prices
Lynn Sweet says the problem isn't the price of gas.
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
