Infrastructure
The Plan To Flood New Orleans?
The most striking fact of the New Orleans catastrophe has received less notice than it deserves: The plan for New Orleans in case of a hit from a very powerful hurricane was to lose the city.
Are Environmentalists To Blame For Katrina's Devastation?
A Senate committee requests information from the Justice Department about legal challenges to New Orleans levee projects by environmental groups. Do Republicans plan to blame environmentalists for the extent of destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina?
How Houston Survived Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Houston, TX, became the "shock absorber of the nation."
Winnipeg's 'Big Dig'
In an effort to protect one of Canada's most flood-prone cities, the City of Winnipeg is expanding its 40-year old floodway.
What Californa's 1994 Earthquake Can Teach New Orleans
The former governor of California offers advice about rebuilding to politicians in New Orleans, based on his experience with Los Angeles' 1994 earthquake.
What's Really Under Water
Major data providers are compiling lists of deals connected to properties in the 90,000 square miles ravaged by Katrina.
Planning The Unthinkable: Three Factors Raise Stakes
In the aftermath of 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. has to face the realities of today. But three factors prevent us from planning for the unthinkable.
Consider Two Facts Before Rebuilding New Orleans
Klaus Jacob argues that we must face scientific facts before planning New Orleans' future.
Planning for a Disaster-Resistant Community
APA publishes a workbook from the Planning for a Disaster-Resistant Community AICP Workshop at the 2005 APA National Planning Conference.
Freeway Transforms Into People-Friendly Boulevard
A new chapter in San Francisco's freeway saga.
Building Cities for Pedestrians
Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.
The Case Against Rebuilding New Orleans
Jack Schafer argues that Katrina may amount to "creative destruction," and that "[o]nly a sadist would insist on resurrecting this concentration of poverty, crime, and deplorable schools."
Former New Orleans Planning Director Speaks
Kristina Ford discusses what went wrong and how New Orleans should rebuild.
Why Did New Orleans' 17th Street Levee Fail?
The section of New Orleans' 17th Street levee that was breached was recently upgraded. Why did it fail?
Should New Orleans Be Rebuilt?
Cities, it turns out, tend to get rebuilt no matter what. But what will the new New Orleans look like? Will it be the same city?
Katrina's Effect on Oil, US Economy
Disruption of gulf oil production due to Katrina may lead to a national "gas crisis".
Arizona's Impending Water War
Arizona creates a legal defense fund for for expected lawsuits over Colorado River water allocations.
How Can Cities Adapt to Peak Oil?
Cities must begin to plan now for the coming decline in affordable gasoline and natural gas supplies.
No Water Treatment Facility In My Backyard
The proposed $70 million facility in Henderson is under fire from nearby residents.
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
