United States
Bus Strike Blamed For Increase In Crime
A bus strike in West Vancouver, Canada, is being blamed for an increase in crime; crooks use public transit for transportation to and from crime scenes.
Jane Jacobs Warns: Big Canadian Cities Risk Death
At a gathering of mayors, renowed urbanist Jane Jacobs warned Canada risks the death of its biggest five hub-cities.
Smart Growth Vs. The Environment
What does smart growth mean to environmental professionals?
Group Protests Against SUVs
Newsweek's Gersh Kuntzman participates in a protest against sports utility vehicles.
Most Unusual Places In America
The 2000 Census tells the story of communities in the U.S. with the most unususal characterists.
Innovative Lawns Reconnect Suburbs With Nature
Landscape architects revive the tired traditional lawn with innovative designs that bring natural systems back to the suburbs.
Peru Creates A New National Park
Rapid Biological Inventories help Peru understand the assets of a region threatened by logging and development.
Banning The 12 Most Deadly Chemicals
Twelve chemicals, known as the "Dirty Dozen" present a grave threat to the environment. The Bush administration is supports an international effort to ban these chemicals.
Benefits Of Developing Brownfields
Facility City Magazine outlines a variety benefits from developing a brownfield site.
On Route
Evidence clearly shows that transit lines stimulate development.
Sprawl and Immigration
Paul Krugman sees political storms ahead concerning immigration.
New York City: A Model For Transit
In his op-ed, Neil Peirce points to New York City, a city that understands there's no conceivable way to build enough new roads to accommodate swelling demand - and has continued to invest in transit.
Report Describes Ottawa's Rapid Growth
A report by the Centre for Spatial Economics concludes that Ottawa, Canada, is growing faster than expected and predicts increased demand for housing, public transit, and roads.
Is Environmentalism Bad For The Economy?
Does energy conservation force people to reduce their standard of living? Richard L. Berke discusses the politics of power.
Town Watch
The potential benefits of town center development are many, but so are the challenges.
America's History -- Through A House
A new exhibition centered around a two-story house opens at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History.
The Long Battle Over A War Memorial
The battle over building a World War II memorial in Washington D.C. has taken longer that the war itself.
Moving A State Border To Merge Towns
Two neighboring towns, one in Nevada and in Utah, are considering merging by redrawing the Nevada-Utah state border.
Top Websites For Online House Hunting
Here is a review of websites designed to help you find your dream house.
Downtowns Rebound
A survey of downtowns by the Fannie Mae Foundation and Brookings Institution finds that downtowns are making a comeback.
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
