United States
Are Eco-friendly Buildings The Future?
Developers, architects and planners are working together to build the next generation of modern buildings -- eco friendly green buildings.
Plan To Change Missouri River Flow Abandoned
A controversial proposal to change the flow of the Missouri River to protect endangered wildlife has been abandoned.
The Real New Economy Is Based On Sustainability
The contrast between the new new economy of clean tech and the "old" New Economy couldn't be greater.
Four Big Environmental Myths Debunked
Author and statistician Bjorn Lomborg argues that the fears of environmentalists about human activity destroying the planet are unfounded. He describes four major environmental fears and presents evidence to support his arguments.
Preventing Forest Fires: Bring Back The Buffalo
The assumption that forest fires are a part of a "natural cycle" is partly wrong, says Michael Lind, and offers a solution for preventing forest fires that endanger homes and lives.
Prisons: The New Economic Engine For Rural Towns?
Rural towns in the U.S. are turning to prisons as a "recession-proof form of economic development."
Top 15 Wired Cities
Facilities News publishes their list of the top 10 cities for relocation or expansion if you need state-of-the-art connectivity.
The Missing Elms Of America
America's stately elms were almost wiped out by a disease in the 1960s. An effort is underway to bring them back.
The Importance Of Place
Location plays a bigger role in entrepreneurial success and economic development than previously known.
The Argument For Raising Fuel-efficiency Standards
A report released by the National Academy of Sciences says existing technology can improve fuel-efficiency in vehicles by up to 35%, at little cost to the motorist.
HHS To Focus On Rural Programs
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services promises to have a new focus on rural programs.
Urban Refugees Drowning Small Towns
A national transformation is taking place as small towns in the U.S. struggle to survive the onslaught urban and suburban refugees. Experts say lack of planning makes the problem worse.
The Plight Of Small Town America
While some towns struggle to attract new industry and keep a town square alive, others try to slam the brakes on growth, as roads, sewers and schools strain under the load of new homes and families.
Urban Sprawl: U.S. Can Learn From Germany
University of Maryland professor Roger Lewis discusses Germany's smart growth strategies and compares the results with urban sprawl in the U.S.
Top Ten Trends For Online Communities
Online communities are theoretically online gathering places to create a "virtual community." The reality is quite different.
Dr. Soleri's 'Antidote To Sprawl'
Dr. Paolo Soleri's ideas for building better cities, once considered radically 'alternative', are drawing considerable interest.
Minority Homeownership At All-Time High
Minority homeownership rate set a new all-time record of 48.8 percent in the second quarter of 2001, with 13.2 million minority families owning their homes.
The Many Faces Of Public Art
"Outdoor sculpture" has outgrown its defination as creative artists and architects take public art in new directions.
Pollution Trading: U.S. Could Lose
U.S. businesses could suffer as a result of the Bush administration rejecting the Kyoto global warming accord.
The ADA's Impact On Architecture
Time Magazine interviews an corporate architect about how the arhictecture profession has been changed by the ADA.
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
