United States
Federal Role Needed in Rebuilding America's Infrastructure
Felix G. Rohatyn and Warren Rudman say opponents of "big government" must realize that private enterprise has always been made possible by federal investments in physical infrastructure, and that this federal role needs to be reconceived and refined.
The American Dream, Loft-Style
The "loft look" is spreading to the suburbs.
Cities Adopt Cheaper, Simpler Recycling
Single-bin system spreads to 22 states, but critics say it creates more trash.
Poor, Blacks, More Likely To Breathe Polluted Air
Twelve years after a government initiative to address environmental injustices, AP analysis of government pollution, health and census data suggests that little has changed.
Can Amtrak Survive Bush's Policies?
The nation needs a strong passenger rail system. So why is the Bush administration hostile to Amtrak?
Unsupportable Affordable Housing: Most Expensive Places To Live
A new report from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition shows just how out of reach affordable housing can be.
Universities Look For Advice on Mixed Use
Creating a vibrant, near-campus retail neighborhood makes higher education's short list
Gulf Coast Rebuilding's Zoning Debate
The biggest simultaneous proposed expansion of federally defined flood zones in the history of the 37-year-old National Flood Insurance Program sparks a debate about zoning in the hurricane-hit areas of the Gulf Coast. [Link corrected]
Review of Sprawl: A Compact History
A review of "Sprawl: A Compact History," a book by Robert Bruegmann.
Studying Surburbia
Suburban ecosystems are one of the last frontiers for scientists trying to understand how people change the natural world.
Does Light Rail Pay for Itself?
Among the arguments rail advocates use is that rail transit costs less to operate than buses. The savings, they suggest, will soon pay for the cost of rail construction.
Top Cities For Young People
A new report finds that young people are increasingly preferring close-in neighborhoods. This is the so-called 'creative class' that is up for grabs.
Top 'Digital Cities' In 2005
The Center for Digital Government has posted the results of its survey, which examines how well city governments use technology to help its citizens.
Catch Him if You Can
Leonardo DiCaprio is producing a documentary about global warming.
A Journalist's Guide To Urban Sprawl
Designed for both broadcast and print journalists, this guidebook includes background information on the issues as well as numerous story ideas and annotated lists of sources and research materials.
Sierra Club Promotes Alternatives to Sprawl
The Sierra Club has published a guidebook of 12 healthy and livable communities, built on redeveloped urban sites.
The Last Line of Defense
The West Bank Community Development Corporation of Minneapolis has remained the last bastion of collective control of housing, working against the tide to prevent it from becoming just another financial asset, rather than a community’s asset.
Fortress Homes
The new homes, which have the support of the insurance industry, aim to withstand hurricanes, floods and fires.
Magic Johnson On Inner-City Development
NBA great and entrepreneur Magic Johnson offers encouragement and advice for developers who want to build in the inner city.
With Help From Prince Charles, New Urbanism Is Hot Worldwide
Prince Charles’ vigorous touting of sustainability and Smart Growth while he visited Washington, D.C., hurricane-stricken New Orleans, and other American cities last month came as no surprise.
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
