United States
UK Airport Proposals Blight Villages
The UK Government's consultation proposals on the future of air transport have blighted properties.
Who's Got the Energy?
Local communities are taking the lead in energy conservation and innovation.
Neighborhood Enterprises
Cities across America are getting a new lease on life through innovative and creative partnerships among increasingly varied public and private interests.
Five Ideas For Waterfront Revitalization
Experts critique a water revitalization plan for Toronto and suggest five "fundamental" ideas.
'Gentrification By Instalment?'
Will it create affordable housing while revitalizing a huge derelict building in a distressed neighbourhood or is it "gentrification by instalment"?
An Alternative Future For Urban Transportation?
Can high-quality water transit revitalize isolated neighborhoods and waterfront areas?
Architect Susanka's Not-So-Big House Lifestyle
Fast Company names architect Sarah Susanka as a 'Fast 50 Trendsetter' for her 'Not-So-Big House' design.
Say 'No' To Sidewalk Ads
Nike and ABC paste large plastic "street decals" on public sidewalk.
A Map Of The Human Footprint
A fascinating world maps show that humans directly influence 83% of the earth's landmass.
One Golf Course Too Many For Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard welcomes your plaid shirt, but you can leave the plaidpants at home.
The Business Case For Green Development
Architect and businessman William McDonough is proving that a green business is a profitable business.
President Bush, Leave This Law Alone
Some critics say the Clean Water Act, now thirty years old, is being weakened by the Bush administration. This editorial asks President Bush to "leave this law alone."
Ten Steps To Urban Land Reform
This brief highlights ten action steps that urban leaders can take to turn empty and derelict properties into tax-generating assets.
Land Reform Policies And Practices: Baltimore And Philadelphia
This case study reviews the vacant land and land reform policies and programs undertaken in Baltimore and Philadelphia, providing a guide for urban leaders grappling with this complex issue.
Five Lessons Of Light Rail
Planners in Canada's Waterloo Region consider important lessons while debating LRT and the shape of future development.
The Art Of Planning And Politics
Political astuteness was, and continues to be, a predominant characteristic of planning pioneers and a prerequisite for achieving change.
The 'Broken Windows' Theory
Author Bernard Harcourt, criticizes the "broken windows" theory in his new book "Illusion of Order."
Century-Old Building Embroils Convention Center Development
The Webber Building, built in 1905, complicates the Port of Vancouver's revitalization efforts.
Develop Fast But Preserve The Past
In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing launches historic preservation efforts.
A 40-MPG SUV? It's Possible
Technology to make SUVs more fuel-efficient exists. So what's holding back the auto industry?
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
