United States

Study Finds Wide Racial Disparities In Mortgage Costs

A study by the Center for Community Change found wide racial disparities in the cost of mortgages -- black and Hispanic homeowners are paying higher interest rates than whites with comparable incomes.

May 2, 2002 - The New York Times

American Metropolitics: Broder Ponders Orfield's New Book

Columnist David Broder highlights some of the surprising findings of Myron Orfield's new book. "American Metropolitics: The New Suburban Reality,"

May 2, 2002 - The Washington Post

Investigating The Collapse Of The Twin Towers

PBS show "Why The Towers Fell" records the investigation by the American Society of Civil Engineers of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.

May 2, 2002 - The New York Times

Top Ten Great College Towns

A new listing of great college town communities based on arts and culture, recreation, intellectual activity, historic preservation and cost of living.

May 2, 2002 - EPodunk

New College 'Village' in Chicago

The "University village" development is one of large new projects in Chicago. It includes townhouses, dormitories, shops, and parks. Facades of old buildings are to be preserved.

May 2, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Banff Struggles To Control Commercial Growth

An Appropriate Use Framework, prepared by the Town of Banff and Parks Canada, is used to screen new business licence applications for appropriateness within Banff National Park.

May 1, 2002 - Rocky Mountain Outlook

Valuing America's First Suburbs

This report finds that most policies overlook the needs of first suburbs and calls for reforms to help strengthen their health before they become the next ring of decline.

May 1, 2002 - The Brookings Institution

Community Character Act: A Smart Growth Conspiracy?

WSJ columnist Thomas Bray questions whether federal standards on local zoning boards is such a good idea.

May 1, 2002 - Wall St. Journal

'Real Renewal' Depends On Transportation

Addressing transportation issues is key to rebuilding Lower Manhattan.

April 30, 2002 - The New York Times

Rebuilding Los Angeles

Ten years after the Los Angeles riots, the city has made "remarkable gains" in rebuilding itself.

April 30, 2002 - The New York Times

Record Houses 2002

The Architectural Record publishes its annual tour of unique new homes around the world.

April 30, 2002 - Architectural Record

Big Changes In Green Markets

Green development is easier than it ever has been, and there are a variety of new incentives.

April 29, 2002 - Engineering News Record

The Real Cost Of Cars

The cost of gasoline is not the culprit behind the nation's skyrocketing transportation.

April 29, 2002 - The New York Times

Property Rights: Supreme Waffle

By strengthening the heavy hand of government, the Court ironically speeds migration from places where land use regulation is over-politicized.

April 29, 2002 - Planetizen

Bold Vision Is Needed For Succesful Public Spaces

The Boston Globe editorializes on what is needed for successful planning in Boston, using San Francisco as an example.

April 29, 2002 - The Boston Globe

Why Traffic Congestion Pricing Fails

The technology exists to prevent traffic congestion. We just don't have the political will.

April 27, 2002 - Forbes

Urban Sprawl In London

London is spreading out and critics say large-scale construction is being motivated by profit without creating an imaginative master plan.

April 27, 2002 - The Times

American Metropolitics: The New Suburban Reality

American Metropolitics, creates a powerful new typology of America's suburbs.

April 26, 2002 - The Brookings Institution

The Riverkeeper: Harrison Ford To The Rescue

Hollywood star Harrison Ford will use his private fleet of aircraft to patrol the Hudson River for prevent pollution and document the impact of sprawl.

April 26, 2002 - The Scotsman

Bio-tech In Your Backyard

Genetically-modified "low-mow" grass may soon show up at front lawn or golf course near you.

April 26, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

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.