Technology
The Electronic Architecture Of Community
The challenge for most communities is how to create a digital architecture that addresses their community goals.
NASA Maps Salt Lake's Hot Spots
NASA technology now streaking toward Mars to unlock secrets about the Red Planet helped map a not-so-mysterious spot: Salt Lake City.
Mobile Telephones And Urban Metabolism
The widespread use of mobile devices is increasing in the metabolism of urban systems.
I'll Be Watching You
Can video surveillance of public areas reduce crime? And what about privacy issues?
Most Wired U.S. Cities
Portland and Seattle emerge as the most wired U.S. cities in Nielson's Net Ratings.
The Growth Of Community Networks
There are over 500 community networks in the U.S., typically in communities under 50,000 people.
What's The Best Home-Buying Site?
PC Magazine review the top four real estate home buying sites. Many have a surprising amount of information about neighborhoods.
The Internet Changes Land Use Planning
How will the development of the Internet and telecommunications change the nature of land use?
Spatial Delivery
Federal agencies are using geographic information system and the World Wide Web to bring spatial information to the masses.
Creating A Virtual Tour Of A City
A project is underway to photograph every street intersection in San Francisco to create a virtual tour of the city consisting of 360-degree panoramic "photo bubbles."
The Real Information Superhighway
1,200 miles of fiber-optic lines will soon turn the interstates of Colorado into true information highways.
Commercial Real Estate At A Turning Point?
Two large commercial real estate Internet companies merge. Is this a turning point for the Internet real estate industry?
Number Of Cities With Websites Increasing
Small communities as well as large cities are using the Web to distribute information to residents.
Geocaching: High-Tech Hide-and-Seek
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is being used to add a high-tech twist to treasure hunts.
More Details About The Mysterious Ginger
The mysterious "Ginger" device that has been hyped as being able to change the world is powered by an emission-free hydrogen-based engine that is environment-friendly.
Wireless Vehicle Tracking
New wireless systems are capable of tracking vehicles and people all over the planet.
Man Who Launched The Digital Age Dies
Claude Shannon, considered to be the father of modern digital communications and information theory, has died.
Surgery On Our Cities' Streets
In the race to lay fiber optic cable, telecommunications companies are wreaking havoc on city streets.
Technology Requirements For The Disabled
New regulations require all technology to be accessible to people with disabilities. What effect will this have on state and local governments?
Silicon Valley's New E-permit System
A public-private effort in Silicon Valley has resulted in a new, homegrown e-permitting system.
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
