United States
Why Americans Don't Like Modern Homes
Given a choice between traditional Colonial and modernist residential architecture, most Americans choose traditional.
Don't Destroy Neighborhoods To Educate Them
Well intentioned but off-target planning regulations are neglecting to create the community-centered schools the public is demanding.
From Office Parks To Company Towns
Barry Ludwig is using lessons from ancient cities and urban planners to build cutting-edge office parks.
Preserving Biodiversity: An Interview With E.O. Wilson
Talk of The Nation host Neal Conan interviews two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson about his book The Future Of Life.
'State Of The World' Report Brings Bad News
The annual 'State of the World' report by the Worldwatch Institute assesses the world's environmental achievements in the last decade.
Segway May Face Patent Trouble In Japan
A Japanese robotics professor claims the Segway Human Transporter resembles a patented machine he invented 15 years ago.
Shaping The City: New Urbanism Gaining Acceptance
The New Urbanism movement is gaining mainstream acceptance nationwide as more citizens begin to realize the consequences of urban sprawl.
APA's Draft Policy Guide On Smart Growth
The American Planning Association is accepting input on its draft Policy Guide on Smart Growth.
Affordable Cities Of The Future
A retiring University of Hawaii professor has developed a low-cost building type that is revolutionizing development in third-world cities.
Deciding Amtrak's Future
The Amtrak Reform Council's recommendations for restructuring Amtrak will open up the monopoly to private competition.
9-11: The Architectural Aftermath
Michael Sorkin discusses the impact of Sept. 11 on culture and architecture.
World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
The Irish government has approved a wind farm to be built south of Dublin. It would generate 10% of the country's electricity.
Gambling On Fuel Cells
The Bush administration is gambling that fuel cell-powered vehicles are better than more efficient gas engines.
Supermarkets Embrace Urban Design
Supermarkets are finding that good urban design equates to more business.
Amtrak Could Face Private Competition
A plan by the Amtrak Reform Council recommends opening up Amtrak routes to private competition.
Congress To Decide Amtrak's Future
The U.S. Congress will decide Amtrak's fate after it receives a final recommendation from the Amtrak Reform Council.
Bush Signs Brownfields Cleanup Law
President Bush signed a bill that provides up to $250 million a year to state and local governments for cleaning up brownfields.
Amtrak Restructuring Plan Highlights
Highlights from the Amtrak reform plan that will go to the U.S. Congress.
Barriers To Rehab Of Affordable Housing
Rehabilitation of aging housing is a major resource for meeting the Nation's affordable housing needs.
Amtrak Should Be Broken Up
A restructuring plan by Amtrak Reform Council recommends that Amtrak should be broken up.
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
