Technology
High Tech Revolution Leapfrogging Cities
Joel Kotkin names an interesting new trend: high tech development moving to remote areas. Kotkin calls it 'Leapfrog Techpoles.'
Broadband Access And Multifamily Housing
Developers and property managers are making access to broadband services a reality for a diverse group of residents in cutting-edge communities throughout the United States.
Charlotte's High Tech Hot Bed
The airport, the interstate, the real estate, the networks - ingredients that make Charlotte one of the newest high tech hot spots.
Laser Lawnmower Connected To The Internet
'Zero' is a new, low-emission vehicle that has an onboard computer and ... mows the lawn.
Satellite Maps Detail Urban Sprawl
New satellite-based land use maps provide better insight into urban growth and the impacts of sprawl.
America's Most Wired Cities
What defines a "wired city?" A truly wired local government and a density of dot-coms, to start...
Satellites Help Planners Understand Sprawl
Urban planners and state agencies are using satellite-based imaging technology to learn more about urban sprawl, runoff, water quality, and other planning issues.
Businesses Giving Telecommuting Another Look
Employees tired of dealing with long, frustrating, boring, expensive and air-polluting daily drives to and from work are looking for jobs that allow them telecommute.
Website Accessibilty Law Deadline Approaches
A federal law requiring federal government websites to be accessible to persons with disabilities will take effect on June 21, 2001.
Let The Builder Beware
Cisco joins a growing list of technology companies that suddenly find themselves in the development and real estate business.
City Loses Rights To Its Domain Name
An International court rules that an Australian city doesn't own the trademark rights to it's name.
Using High-tech To Protect The Border
San Diego's Operation Gatekeeper is using innovative technologies to stem the flow of illegal immigrants.
Direct Fiber-Optic Networks For New Homes
New housing developments feature high-speed direct fiber-optic networks as a perk for buyers.
Discuss Growth -- But Not By Email
Loudoun County decides not to use email after a lawsuit charges that an email exchange about growth issues constituted an illegal meeting.
Downtown Los Angeles' New Fiber Optic Map
The heart of Los Angeles is now wired. A fiber-optic map now details the central city's 65-block fiber rich district.
Technology Supports Planning in Georgia
The Savannah Area Geographic Information System is helping planners plan for sustainable growth and save money.
Fuel Cells May Help Cut Truck Emissions
New technology will allow truck drivers to use appliances without keeping their diesel engines running.
Mapping The Future Of Cartography
A review of trends in cartography, innovations in mapping technologies, and a look at the maps of the future.
Is New Urbanism The Next Internet?
The Internet and New Urbanism seem to have similar origins. Will New Urbanism take off as the Internet has?
Newsweek's Ten Unlikely High-Tech Havens
Newsweek identifies ten unlikely cities that that have become important players in the Information Age.
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
