United States
The New Preservationists
Preservationists have evolved into savvy entreprenuers, environmentalists and developers.
The Nation's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced its 2001 list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
Emerging Trends In Multigenerational Communities
A new real estate niche emerges -- communities for multigenerational residents.
Photographing Urban Sprawl
A National Geographic photographer summarizes her thoughts in writing about sprawl in the U.S.
Challenges In Building Tunnel-highways
New Jersey's Atlantic City-to-Brigantine tunnel highway is a fascinating case study about the challenges in major infrastructure development.
Melting Pot Suburbs And Metros
The Brookings Institution examines Racial and ethnic diversity in U.S. suburbs.
Ten Keys To Walkable Communities
Dan Burden identifies the top ten strategies planners can use to craft a walkable community.
Boomburbs!
A new type of city explodes around the edges of metropolis.
Population Shift To Affect Environmental And Health Standards
A new study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health looks at projected population growth in cities and rural areas worldwide, concluding that long-term health and living standards will be greatly affected by changing demographics.
Top 100 Construction Firms
The Engineering News Record publishes the top 100 construction and construction-management firms in the U.S.
Power From The Sea
Experts say that ocean energy has the potential to power the entire world without producing greenhouse gases.
National Geographic Profiles New Urbanist Suburbs
Planners are increasingly using new urbanist and smart growth principles to build suburbs. The result is the 'New Suburb.'
Email Battle Over Sprawl And Density Rages
The Sierra Club, Demographia and Thoreau Institute battle it out over a new "sprawl calculator."
Car Reliant Cities Continue To Grow And Pollute
According to a new study by the Worldwatch Institute, sprawling urban areas worldwide are making road transportation the fastest-growing source of carbon emissions.
Is Postmodernism Dead?
This feature article compares the current and past work of six Postmodern architects.
Europe Leading The Way To Sustainable Building
Europe’s increasingly tougher environmental laws have forced developers to take the "green" approach to building.
A Richer Life In 'Not-So-Big' Homes
"Bigger is better" has been the mantra of the real estate world and housing market for many decades. Maybe it's wrong.
Laser Lawnmower Connected To The Internet
'Zero' is a new, low-emission vehicle that has an onboard computer and ... mows the lawn.
Why Playgrounds Are Important
It turns out that kids need space to play just as much as they need schools.
Green Maps Track Environmental Changes
The new "green maps" track environmental landmarks with easy-to-read icons.
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
