United States

World Summit: Growing Divide Between Rich And Poor Nations

President Bush, who will not be present at the World Summit on Sustainable Development attended by 100 world leaders, faces strong criticism from developing nations.

August 26, 2002 - The Washington Post

Housing In 'Smart Growth' Cities: Is It Really Worth The Cost?

Randal O'Toole argues that stringent land use regulations in "Smart Growth" areas translate into higher housing prices. Do these costs reflect greater livability or limited opportunity?

August 26, 2002 - Planetizen

BBC Special Series On Sustainable Development

For the Johannesburg Earth Summit BBC News Online has special series on sustainable development

August 26, 2002 - BBC News

Flooding And Climate Change

Is global warming the culprit behind recent floods in China and Europe?

August 25, 2002 - The Economist

Talk Of The Nation: Sustainable Development

The state of sustainable development ten years after the Rio Earth Summit.

August 25, 2002 - National Public Radio

Where Computers Go To Die

A photo essay looks at e-waste in China.

August 24, 2002 - BBC News

NPR Special: World Summit On Sustainable Development

National Public Radio reports on the World Summit on Sustainable Development

August 24, 2002 - National Public Radio

Friday Funny: Driving Solo Enforcement Act of 2002

The proposed Driving Solo Enforcement Act of 2002 aims to close down car pool lanes and makes it illegal for more than one person to be in a car at a time.

August 23, 2002 - BBSpot

Who Owns The Water?

Two companies alone supply water to 230 million people worldwide.

August 23, 2002 - Environmental News Network

The State Of The Environment

Time produces a special report to coincide with the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg on the state of the Environment.

August 23, 2002 - Time

Time To Rethink Carpool Lanes?

The latest numbers are in from the Census about how Americans get to work. Bad news for carpool advocates.

August 23, 2002 - Reason Public Policy Institute

European Floods A Result Of Poor Planning?

The New Scientists presents fresh evidence that Europe's devastating flooding is the result of poor land use planning.

August 23, 2002 - New Scientist

Water Wars: The 'New Hydronomy'

US scientists use technology to prevent water wars in Central Asia.

August 23, 2002 - Wired

Orange County Implements Hi-tech 'Talking' Bus System

New voice and display system enhances accessibility and reduces confusion for Orange County transit users.

August 22, 2002 - Orange County Register

World Summit On Sustainable Development

Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey will be reporting live from the UN's World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg, South Africa.

August 22, 2002 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Tourism And The Three Gorges

In an effort to encourage sustainable development China seeks to regulate tourism in the Three Gorges area.

August 22, 2002 - China Daily

Telecommuting: A Success Story

Last year, Fifteen percent of the work force did some work from home. The number of telecommuters continues to grow.

August 22, 2002 - Wired

Poll: Searching For The Best Urban Planning Movies

Chinatown. Blade Runner. Tombstone? What are the best urban planning movies of all time?

August 22, 2002 - California Planning and Development Report

Recent Market Turmoil Hits Real-Estate Funds

It's often said that real estate doesn't react to the stock market in sync with other sectors. That has held true -- until now.

August 21, 2002 - REIS

The Case For Rail

The answer to the nation's transportation problems is rail.

August 21, 2002 - Time

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.