United States
Black Involvement In Environmental Movement Increases
Increased number of African-Americans are joining the environmental movement.
New Stores Combine Shopping and Public Spaces
New store designs by top architects blur the line between retail and public cultural spaces.
Ottawa: A Blueprint For Growth
The Ottawa 20/20 Smart Growth Summit makes recommendations for managing growth in Ottawa, Canada.
Architect Joseph Stein Is Dead
American architect Joseph Allen Stein spent nearly half a century in India and designed some of it's most important modern buildings.
Give Amtrak A Chance
The recent increase in ridership could boost support for Amtrak.
Amtrak's High-Speed Train Gains New Customers
The Acela Express, Amtrak's high-speed train service in the Northeast sees a 35% increase in ridership.
The Future Of Cities Is In Question Now
Joel Kotkin and Fred Siegel write that the current urban renaissance may come to a halt. Without security, rule of law and tolerance, people leave cities for suburbs.
HUD Award Encourages Housing For People With Disabilities
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $900,000 in an educational grant to help communities ensure that more apartments and condominiums are built to be accessible to people with disabilities.
A Different Environmental Agenda
Ed Marston wonders how the western U.S. will change in a slowing economy.
2001 HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards Announced
HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards go to Phoenix, AZ, Macon, GA, Chicago, IL, Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, Kind County, WA, and Boston, MA.
More Renovation Projects In Slowing Economy
An interview with architect Martin Santini, founder of the architectural firm Ecoplan that specializes in business renovation.
Housing Costs Increasing In Canada
Survey shows majority of Canadian developers expect costs increases in the next twelve months.
Russian Forests Disappearing
A study that mapped European Russia using satellite imagery reveal the loss of forests in the region.
Trains Flourishing As An Alternative To Flying
Many see trains as a viable alternative to air travel.
The Environment After Sept. 11th
Will the political repercussions of the Sept. 11th attacks help the environment?
Can Ecotourism Save Peru's Rainforest?
Ecotourism effort in Peru involves local community.
Protecting Drinking Water From Terrorists Attacks
The U.S. government forms a water protection task force to protech drinking water in the nation.
Expanding Affordable Housing Through Inclusionary Zoning
This paper examines the effectiveness of inclusionary zoning programs as tools for not only providing affordable housing, but also ensuring that such housing is built throughout a jurisdiction.
Mayors To Chair Urban Revitalization Venture
The newly-created CitiesFirst Task Force is designed to encourage economic growth through the thoughtful use of urban land.
How Magnetically Levitated Trains Work
Magnetically levitated trains (Maglev) are more energy-efficient and quieter than traditional trains.
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
