Technology
Telecommuting Tops Rail In L.A.
Telecommuters already outnumber rail riders in Los Angeles and could be a big part of a solution that actually reduces traffic in the biggest metropolitan areas.
The Rise Of Smart Buildings
Computerworld describes the current technical status of building automation systems.
Mumbai Mills Workshop Report
Bombay's cotton mills are an opportunity for regeneration, not an impediment, says INTBAU India
Telecom Companies Face Competition From Municipalities
Should municipalities provide telecom services such as Internet, telephone and cable TV?
Using Technology To Save A City
Can an unproven investment costing billions really save Venice?
Mapping The City In Three Dimensions
An Israeli-based company offers software that creates 3-D models of cities - down to the last detail.
The Brownfield Solution: Metal-Eating Plants
Genetic engineering can increase a plant's ability to absorb toxic metals by over 400%.
APA's Focus On E-Government
From a new report to an innovative technology survey, the American Planning Association is taking a leadership role in E-Government.
MIT's 'Fab Lab'
A new project at MIT envisions 'fabrication centers' in our homes.
What Is The Impact Of A Wireless City?
Mayor John Street's Wireless Philadelphia initiative aims to provided high-speed Internet access across the city. Critics see a 'virtual quagmire'.
The Hybrid Frenzy
Lots more hybrids and hydrogen cars are in the pipeline as public recognizes environmental limitations.
Do You Live In A Broadband City?
How do cities bring broadband to residents and businesses? Should planners care?
The Third Golden Age Of Bridges
A review of five new bridges featuring latest technology, materials, and designs.
Mapping U.S. West Coast Tsunami Flood Zones
Scientists identify danger zones in coastal cities.
Top 10 Considerations For Citywide Wi-Fi
Top 10 issues to consider when building a city-wide Wi-Fi network.
Yahoo! Maps To Support Realtime Traffic
The popular website Yahoo! is the first to launch a national service to display realtime traffic conditions on customized maps.
Self-Adapting Traffic Lights
Could a new generation of traffic lights respond to conditions to ease congestion?
The Sims
Will Wright developed the remarkably popular computer game, 'The Sims' -- a combination of divine architect and urban planner.
The Relationship Between Energy And Poverty
Energy plays an critical role in in reducing poverty and fuelling economic growth.
Plan A City Like A Pharaoh
'Immortal Cities: Children of the Nile' is a new SimCity-like computer game -- set in ancient Egypt.
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
