United States

Implications Of The Supreme Court 'Takings' Decision

Stuart Mack, senior research fellow with the American Planning Association, comments on the implications of the recent Supreme Court ruling in the Tahoe-Sierra Preservation Council Inc. vs. Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) case.

May 17, 2002 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Racial Disparities Persist In Mortgage Costs

A new study finds that AfricanAmericans and Hispanics are disproportionately represented in the subprime home refinance mortgage market.

May 17, 2002 - Center On Budget And Policy Priorities

Urban Sprawl And Green Belts

Is it time for to relax controls over Britain's green belts?

May 16, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

The Future Of The Skyscraper

Despite 9/11 the race to build the world's tallest buildings continues. A look at the new ultra-tall skyscrapers from around the world.

May 16, 2002 - Newsweek

Safer Buildings: 'Green' Minimizes Disasters

Environmentally sensitive building principles also embody structural and occupant safety.

May 15, 2002 - Earth Times

Renzo Piano's World-class Cultural Destination

Architect Renzo Piano designed the extension to Atlanta's Woodruff Arts Center.

May 15, 2002 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Hooked On Junk Real Estate

Despite the economic downtown, retailers are unwilling to surrender underperforming assets. They're hooked on junk real estate.

May 15, 2002 - REIS

The Case For Toll Roads

High-occupancy toll lanes work best on high-traffic roads. Without congestion, drivers have little incentive to pay the toll.

May 15, 2002 - Governing

Alternatives To Buying A House In Toronto

Brad Mackay offer alternatives to buying a home as Toronto's housing market skyrockets.

May 14, 2002 - The National Post

A 'Smart' Solution For Urban Sprawl

MIT conference evaluates impact of smart growth movement on states and local governments.

May 13, 2002 - The Boston Globe

Documenting The Forgotten Malls Of Yesteryear

A New York duo spends its weekends tracking down dead and dying commercial centers.

May 13, 2002 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The New Megacities

How do the world's new "megacities" cope with rapid urbanization?

May 13, 2002 - The Economist

Can We Tame Sprawl?

Advocates of "smart growth" may be fighting a losing battle against sprawl.

May 13, 2002 - Planetizen

New Tools For Reclaiming Brownfields

Internet-based geographic information systems (GIS) are proving to be a useful tool for reclaiming brownfield sites.

May 13, 2002 - Government Technology

Do Skyscrapers Have A Future?

A FEMA report concludes that the Twin Towers were remarkably well-built, raising the question: How tall is safe?

May 12, 2002 - The Financial Times

Dr. Gridlock: Blinding SUV Lights

Readers comments about blinding lights on SUVs, yield signs, bumper stickers, and other commuting experiences.

May 11, 2002 - The Washington Post

Should 'Tall Targets' Require Stricter Standards?

Should very tall buildings require separate design standards as a result of their terrorism "target" potential?

May 11, 2002 - Engineering News Record

Managing Big Cities In The New Economy

Being a big city Mayor may be the toughest job in America. Smart City talks with the mayors of Austin, Texas and Louisville, Kentucky.

May 10, 2002 - Smart City

Stretching Construction Budgets For Schools

Schools and developers are looking at innovative ways to save money on school construction projects.

May 10, 2002 - Engineering News Record

What Weak Stock Markets Mean To Real Estate

We may be seeing a new -- and counter cyclical -- relationship between equity and real estate markets.

May 10, 2002 - REIS

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.