United States
Conservative Environmentalism
Conservatives often dismiss environmentalism as misguided. But there is a conservative approach to the environment.
The New Town Hall: The Internet
For vast numbers of Americans, use of the Internet expands their social worlds and connects them more deeply to the place where they live.
Urban Sprawl -- It's Unhealthy
A study by the Centers for Disease Control says sprawl creates or exacerbates many common health problems.
Vehicle Sales Soar In U.S.
Auto companies report that the sale of cars and trucks in the U.S. reached the highest monthly level ever.
MIT Studies World's Transportation Systems
A report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) examines the impact of transportation systems in developing and developed countries on economic development,social welfare and environmental quality .
Is Urban Sprawl Good For Minorities?
For all the blame it gets for a number of societal problems, is sprawl a good thing for Black America?
Labeling Architectural Styles For Historic Preservation
As thousands of postwar buildings are becoming eligible under historic preservation laws, preservations search for labels to classify architectural styles.
Top Ten City Rankings For Real Estate Investment
Real estate investment prospects are expected to decline in major metropolitan areas in 2002. Who will be left standing?
GIS Aids Sustainable Land Use Efforts
Biodiversity conservation efforts in the Amazon rainforest benefits from satellites and geographic information system (GIS) technology.
National Trust Award For Pioneer Preservationist
Theresa "Terry" Brown was presented with an award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation for her pioneering work.
Should Rail Transit Be A Business?
The former director of Amtrak discusses Amtrak subsidies and transit in the U.S.
Planning On Waldron
Resident of the remote 4.5-square-mile island of Waldron are trying to zone privacy.
Black Homeowners Hurt Most By Neighborhood Segregation
This paper finds that neighborhood segregation hurts the home values of black homeowners, thus undermining the wealth-creating potential of homeownership. This "segregation tax" is generally highest where racial segregation is the highest.
A New Addition To New York City's Skyline
Herbert Muschamp comments on architect Norman Foster's design for the Hearst Corporation headquarters building in New York.
Developing Environments
A number of tried and true principles are needed to guide city projects in the developing world.
If Sprawl Is A Defense, It's Fighting The Last War
Do dense cities or sprawling suburbs make the best defense against terrorism?
Alternative Energy And Our Dependence On Foreign Oil
Talk of the Nation features a discussion with experts about alternative energy sources.
So You Want To Be A Planning Director?
Richard Carson offers a no-holds barred look at what it takes to be a planning director -- and whether you want to.
Ten Cheapest Places To Live
Homestore publishes its ranking of the ten cheapest places in the U.S. to live -- from housing to transportation.
Environmentalists Receive McArthur 'Genius' Awards
Environmental activists Sandra Lenham and Cynthia Moss received McArthur 'Genius' Awards.
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
