United States
America's Most Wired Cities
What defines a "wired city?" A truly wired local government and a density of dot-coms, to start...
Mapping The Earth's Ecological Health
A $21 million project will use satellite data to map the health of the planet's ecosystems.
Bush Projects Green Image In Florida Everglades
During a visit to the Florida Everglades President Bush voiced his committment to the environment.
Preservation And Sprawl Clash At Civil War Sites
Development threatens the many of the nation's Civil War sites.
Hispanic Immigration Fueled City Growth In The 1990s
The latest from the 2000 Census: Most cities owe their strong showing to Hispanic immigration. But the growth of new majority minority cities also brings new challenges.
Store Wars: Documentary Captures Residents' Battle With Megastores
A PBS documentary tells the story of how residents of a small town stood up to Wal-Mart and opposed the construction of a megastore in their town.
Mortgage Market Changes May Put Older Urban Areas At A Disadvantage
Changes in the multifamily mortgage market have transformed a fragmented, localized mortage market into a highly liquid one. Certain segments of the market -- in particular, small rental properties in urban areas -- may well be underserved.
The Newest Trends In Malls
The new "lifestyle center" may soon combine the best of past and present shopping experiences.
Does Smart Growth Cause Traffic Congestion?
Wendell Cox argues that anti-sprawl measures lead to higher home prices and traffic congestion.
Satellites Help Planners Understand Sprawl
Urban planners and state agencies are using satellite-based imaging technology to learn more about urban sprawl, runoff, water quality, and other planning issues.
The Politics of Free-Market Environmentalism
The free-market approach to environmentalism is slowly winning supporters.
Diversity Linked To Tech Success
This survey finds that diversity - measured by the proportion of gay couples, artists, and foreign-born residents - is an important indicator of a metropolitan area's strength in high-technology businesses.
An Emerging Open Space Revolution
City residents are increasingly willing to tax themselves for open space.
Green Interior Architecture
Architects are beginning to design buildings that can be cleaned efficiently and safely.
Increasing Supply Will Not Solve Energy Crisis
Evar D. Nering, a mathematics professor,explains why increasing supply will not solve the nation's energy crises.
Best Places In 2001
Forbes Magazine and the Milken Institute publish their annual list of the best places in the U.S.
Does Sprawl Cause Obesity?
Is there a link between community design and health?
Why Mass Transit Is In Trouble
If the benefits of mass transit are well known, why are Canadian transit agencies in trouble?
Legislative Planning Update
The American Planning Association publishes its regular update on legislative and public policy issues of interest to planners.
Are Cities Abusing The Power Of Eminent Domain?
In this op-ed, the author wonders if our forefather's definition of "public use" included casinos, auto plants, shopping malls and health clubs.
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
