United States
Brownfields State Of The State Report
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is releasing an updated review of brownfield initiatives and program impacts in the 50 states.
Saving History
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Ten Cities With The Worst Commute
Which residents have the worst commutes in the nation? New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The Census Bureau publishes the list of cities with the longest commutes.
Secret Suburban Park Planning
Well-planned suburban parks are being planned and supported -- discretely -- by a former strip-mall designer.
Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'
Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.
Will Planners Learn From September 11?
Following the September 11 tragedies, many architects and planners are questioning the beliefs that led to the development of the WTC towers.
A Disney Imagineer's Architecture
Eddie Sotto, a former Disney Imagineer, dreams up a blend of entertainment, media, and architecture.
What The U.S. Can Learn From Singapore
A combination of technology and tough government places the island nation on the cutting edge of traffic control.
Impact of Sept. 11 On Architectural Trends
A thoughful opinion by Mike Greenberg on the impact, if any, of September 11 on trends in architecture.
Using New Urbanism To Balance Profits, Social Resposibility
By implementing New Urbanism concepts, a Canadian land developer aims to balance profits with sensible planning.
Decentralization No Answer To Terrorism
Scattering people and offices will not make American cities less vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
Protecting Ranch Land From Development
Environmentalists and ranchers are working to protect and preserve ranch land and buildings.
Physicist Creates System For Attack-Proof Buildings
A physics professor at the University at Buffalo in New York has created a system that reduces the physical force of impacts. The system could be used to protect buildings from terrorist attacks and earthquakes.
Industrial-Tourism Program Under Scrutiny
A federal program that provides funding to turn unused industrial sites into tourist attractions is under scrutiny for abuse.
Experts Agree On Practical Benefits Of Skyscrapers
Architectural experts at a symposium on skyscrapers that tall buildings offer practical benefits.
CDC Sprawl Study May Be Fake
The Thoreau Institute charges that a recent study warning about the health dangers of living in the suburbs is fake.
Remote Real Estate Becomes Popular
In a lousy market, the smart money is on real estate. And the more remove the real estate, the better.
Cities Become Post-Nomadic
After a half-century of ever-increasing mobility, Americans are becoming more sedentary. What does this mean for cities?
Don't Use The 'Z' Word
What's so bad about Zoning? Planner and attorney Edward McMahon separates the myths from the facts.
New Beginnings For Toronto's Neglected Waterfront
Toronto's central waterfront — that large, missing tooth in the city's smile — comes under unprecedented public scrutiny this week.
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
