United States
10 Ways Global Warming Will Impact The Eastern U.S.
The Philadelphia City Paper lists 10 ways global warming could really "hit home".
Government Buildings Are Getting Nicer
Security, workforce, and sustainability concerns are causing federal, state and local governments to build and lease Class-A space.
Digital Mapping Is Changing The Way We Drive
Tele Atlas NV, a Boston-based mapping company, is incorporating the latest technologies to change the way drivers navigate.
Planning Theories Are Meaningless Without Citizen Involvement
Two PBS documentary producers reflect on their experience with the state of urban development in cities across the country.
New EPA Fact Sheets On Smart Growth And Stormwater Best Management Practices
New fact sheets are available on best practices to reach water quality, redevelopment, and smart growth goals.
Model Smart Land Development Regulations
The APA has created 11 model smart growth codes, which are available for download.
A Utility Line Runs Through It
Federal agencies will approve thousands of miles of new corridors for power lines and pipelies across public lands in the West including national parks and forests. Scientists warns of ecological devastation.
Visibility Improves, Pollution Worsens At National Parks
Ozone pollution has worsened at some national parks posing health risks to visitors but also leading to improved visibility.
New York Times Profiles Andres Duany
The "man architecture critics love to hate", New Urbanism co-founder Duany, has been shaping the debate over how to revitalize the Gulf Coast.
Time Right For Bush To Push Revenue-Neutral Gas Tax?
A New Yorker columnist compares today's sky-high energy prices with those during the Carter administration, and the scare of the terrorism of September 11 to that of December 7, 1941. She suggests that increasing the gas tax should be considered.
Energy Costs May Begin To Influence Home Size
Some younger families and retirees are choose to "downsize" their homes. The decision comes with several lifestyle benefits.
Hillary Clinton Supports Ethanol Use
New York Senator Hillary Clinton has revealed her plans to make ethanol use widespread by 2015. Is it a coincidence that Iowa, site of the first presidential caucus, is a leading producer of the fuel?
Exxon Takes Heat For Not Addressing Global Warming
The world's largest oil company takes heat from major state government pension fund investors for not owning up to an obligation to address global warming.
Segway Overshadowed By Early Hype, Finds Its Niche
The two-wheeled transporters are making inroads into everyday life - from fishing trips to weddings.
Gehry Documentary Traces Journey Of 'Vagabond Architect'
A new documentary explores the myth and methods of architect Frank Gehry.
Urban Park Leaders, Advocates Gather For Groundbreaking Conference
Big city park agencies, advocates, and funders gathered for a conference to re-energize the urban parks movement and discuss the critical issues facing urban parks today.
NYTimes Examines 'The Business of Green'
The New York Times runs a multi-part series focused on the economics and business of using environmentally-friendly technology.
A Tale Of Two University Campus Edges
How can two major universities improve themselves and their surroundings? The University of Cincinnati and UC-Berkeley have some productive plans.
Kunstler On Peak Oil And Politics
Urbanist James Howard Kunstler talks about peak oil, the railway system, new urbanism, and politics.
New 100 MPG Prius Shown Off To House Subcommittee
A team of Northern California promoters of "plug-in hybrids" demonstrated their technology to a House science team. While receiving bi-partisan endorsement, success may be in the hands of the auto industry.
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
