United States
Can School Design Improve Learning?
U.S. cities spend billions annually to renovate and build schools. But does that money improve learning?
Portrait Of An Eco-Terrorist
What does it take for an environmentalist to turn into an eco-terrorist?
Amtrak Seeks Help From Governors
Amtrak warns that most of its long-distance routes are threatened.
Shaping The City: Straight Lines And Curves
Why do right angles and straight lines pervade architecture? Roger K. Lewis celebrates non-rectilinear buildings.
'Facadectomy' Is Not Preservation
Preservation ordinances often address only the exterior of a building and neglect the interior.
Backyard Nature Is Expensive
The Wall Street Journal investigates what it takes to create a 'natural' backyard.
Architecture Magazine To Change Focus
The monthly magazine "Architecture" is getting a "makeover" and changing its focus.
Superadobe Domes: Innovative Emergency Housing
Dirt domes made from "Superadobe" could be a breakthrough in providing emergency housing around the world. The technique has attracted the attention of the U.N. and NASA.
HUD Announces $2.2 Billion In Grants
HUD's grant focuses new emphasis on homeownership opportunities, faith-based groups, and accountability.
'Smart Growth' Bill Will Create More Jobs For APA Members
F. Patricia Callahan alleges that the "The Community Character Act" will use tax dollars to create jobs for APA members, promote a "no-growth agenda," and hurt small property investors.
The Story Of Bogota's Success
Grist Magazine tells the story of how Bogota, Colombia became a place where you'd want to live.
The Case For Hybrid Cars
Can hybrids possibly survive in a market where half of all vehicles sold are SUVs and trucks?
Amtrak Gives Us A Choice
This editorial advocates that Amtrak should be given a chance to thrive.
Nation's Rivers Threatened By Federal Dollars
A new report released by Washington nonprofit group American Rivers says that federal funding for dams, irrigation projects and river dredging threatens the nation's rivers.
Report Says World's Forests In Grave Danger
Washington-based World Resources Institute (WRI) reports that world's forests could be lost sooner than expected.
Ten Most Wired Cities
Yahoo! Internet Life publishes its list of the ten most wired cities. Silicon Valley, CA, still leads the list.
How Land-use Controls Influence Housing Prices
A study by economists explains how housing prices are influenced by land-use controls, zoning, and politics.
The Role Of Universities In Urban Revival Efforts
Few, if any, institutions have more to offer for the revitalization of urban communities than colleges and universities.
Wall Street Applauds Fannie Mae
The Wall Street Journal congratulates Fannie Mae for improving financial disclosure rules. But more is needed.
Are Museums Facing An Identity Crisis?
Museums were originally intended to narrow the gap between art and the common man. Are they losing that focus?
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
