Social / Demographics
New York City Population Soars
The population of the largest city in the U.S. reaches a record 8 million according to the 2000 Census.
Pittsburgh's Census Growth Secret
Only 10 out of 90 Pittsburgh neighborhoods gained population according to the Census 2000 numbers.
Chicago Population Increases
Census 2000 numbers show population increases in many large, older cities like Chicago.
Questioning The 2000 Census
An interview with demographics and sociology expert Tukufu Zuberi about the 2000 Census and the nation's changing demographic landscape.
A Surprise From Philly
An overview of demographic change in Philadelphia, PA.
Census Numbers Highlight Racial Diversity
Census 2000 numbers confirm the racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S.
L.A. Has A Choice Of Two Destinies
L.A.'s majority population is Latino. Now there are choices. Miami and San Antonio made different ones. What about L.A.?
The Politics Of Census Sampling
"Talk of the Nation" audio interview with experts examines the nation's new demographics and the politcs of census sampling.
No Neighborhood Trust In Los Angeles
If you want a neighbor you can count on, move to Montana. Angelenos are the least trusting in the nation.
Report: 3 Billion More People By 2050
The world population is projected to grow by 3 billion in the next fifty years.
Europe As A Model For Senior Neighborhoods
American cities that want to keep their aging residents in the urban core will have to adopt European models for housing.
Getting Uppity In Suburbia
Why do U.S. suburbs have aristrocratic British names? The answer lies in the secrets of "real estate branding."
Urban Cool Eclipsed By Country Living
According to New York fashion, clothing styles now favor country living over gritty urban reality.
Concrete Slab City
Deep in the Southern California desert, a temporary town blooms every winter.
Census Director Says Accuracy Improved
Census Bureau's acting director says the 2000 census did a better job at counting minorities.
Sustainable Design For Schools
PPRC's guide for designingsustainable schools includes three successful case studies.
Who Solves The Nation's Social Problems?
According to a national survey, most Americans think not-for-profit organizations and faith-based groups do more to solve social problems than the federal government.
Regulating Where You Sleep
Virginia passes legislation that limits sleeping to bedrooms. Opponents say the law would unfairly target immigrants.
Soul Searching
Every city has a soul. Here's how to discover the unique spirit of your city.
California's Diversity Is It's Strength
Diverse Californians hold similar views of California's changing social landscape.
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
