United States
Bush Plans To Sell Parts Of National Forests
In an effort to provide funding for rural schools and roads, the Bush Administration has called for the sale of over 300,000 acres of national forest land.
The Wackiest Street Names In America
It might be a good idea to avoid Shades of Death Road on your way to Divorce Court.
Perilous Times For Housing Market
The conventional wisdom that some financial institutions or forces are 'too big to fail' will not hold true for housing: according to Peter Schiff, Fed governor Ben Bernanke is gambling with the problem of the housing bubble, not addressing it.
Bush Budget Would Cut Urban Indian Health Facilities
The proposal would cut the entire $33 million currently dedicated to community health centers that many say provide critical resources to American Indians nationwide.
High Profits, Big Expansion Projects For U.S. Railroads
Because of higher diesel fuel prices and increased imports of containerized products, railroads are earning record profits and investing in expansion projects.
Energy Federalism: 7 Steps To Overcome Oil Addiction
States have started doing what the White House needs to do to overcome the nation's addiction to oil.
U.S. Baby Boomers Drive Baja's Real Estate Boom
American bay boomers are cashing out of the U.S. housing market and trying out early retirement in Baja.
States Lead On Clean Energy
A new report from the Apollo Alliance 'New Energy for States' outlines a wide range of clean energy initiatives being undertaken at the State level.
Friday Funny: Buying A Fuel Efficient Car
Dilbert considers buying a fuel efficient car.
Burning Rivers, Dead Lakes: Weakening The Clean Water Act
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns of the dire impact of weakening the Clean Water Act.
Supreme Court Should Protect Upstream Waters
Boston Globe editorial supports protection for upstream wetlands.
Developers Challenge Clean Water Act
A challenge to the Clean Water Act currently before the Supreme Court could endanger the nation's streams.
Architecture for Humanity Profiled
To architect Cameron Sinclair, the bigger the problem, the more ways there must be to solve it. His goal is to find low-cost solutions that inspire.
'Broken Windows' Theory At Issue
Recent studies have called into question the popular crime-fighting technique, suggesting that larger urban trends have a greater impact.
Supreme Court Hears Clean Water Act Arguments
A case before the Supreme Court which tests the limits of Federal control under the Clean Water Act could have a major impact on development around the country.
Should U.S. Allow Foreign Government Management Of U.S. Ports?
Surprising even fellow Republicans, President Bush defends plans by a foreign company owned by the United Arab Emirates to manage operations at six large U.S. ports.
Residents Fight Back Against Moutaintop Removal
Mining companies are blasting away the tops of Appalachian mountains causing severe ecological damage and devastating communities.
Scientists Warn Of Future New Orleans Style Catastrophes
Substantial amounts of flood plain construction could reinvent Katrina all over again around the country.
New Hope For Old Suburbs
This editorial from the New York Times highlights the findings of the newly released Brookings study and calls for more investment and collaborative planning in these communities.
How Much Is Your Home Worth?
A website provides an estimate of the market value of almost any home in the U.S. along with other information such as recent sale price and value of neighboring homes.
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
