United States
Budget Cuts Imperil 2010 Census
A $17 million cut in funding could imperil critical source of planning information.
Katrina's Implications for Disaster Management: Lessons Learned From New Orleans
Two months after Katrina, what have we learned? Graham Stroh analyzes Katrina's disaster management lessons on law enforcement, communication and social infrastructure.
How Best To Rebuild New Orelans
Grist Magazine asks a motley crew of movers and shakers to put on their thinking caps and answer the question.
Housing Prices Remain Steady Under Smart Growth Policies
The idea that limiting sprawl leads to a scarcity of homes and increased home prices just doesn't hold up, according to new research from California State University at Sacramento.
New Urbanists Help Katrina Recovery
200 urban designers from around the world work to replan Missisippi coast.
How to Improve Public Schools
Every American city wants to improve its schools. Although few communities are satisfied with the progress they are making, there are some signs of encouragement.
A 'Green' Spurt For US Businesses?
Wal-Mart's new plan to pare energy costs by shifting to renewables could prompt other firms to follow its lead.
Are Those Without Cars Second Class Citizens?
Joel S. Hirschhorn illustrates how non-motorists in America are discriminated against in many aspects of daily life.
Americans Have A Right to Reject Automobile Dependence
The Katrina calamity in New Orleans offers an opportunity to question Americans' automobile addiction.
Winning Downtowns Stack Their Decks
The age of attractive parking structures has arrived.
Architecture Community Struggles To Find Its Place In Rebuilding Effort
From monetary donations to offers of services, the architecture community is reaching out to help victims of Katrina and Rita -- in spite of some obstacles.
Adapting And Improving The LEED Program
Reporter Ted Smalley Bowen checks in with LEED's leaders and other interested folks to find out what's next for the world's fastest-growing green-building scheme.
Is LEED Broken?
The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program is rapidly becoming the dominant system for certifying buildings as eco-friendly.
Top Sustainable MBA Programs
A bienniel survey, Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2005, identifies the top 30 MBA programs for 'sustainable-business education' and names Stanford the top school.
What Causes Suburbia's Social Disconnect?
The social disconnect felt in suburbia is caused by the same zoning laws that create sprawl.
Are Lifestyle Centers Killing Downtowns?
Lifestyle centers, like shopping malls of the past, are contributing to the decline of city centers across the country.
Will A Gulf Enterprise Zone Work?
Is there any evidence to suggest the turning the Gulf Coast into one huge, tax-sheltered enterprise zone will help businesses?
Legalizing New Urbanism
Some states ease laws to allow traditional neighborhood development.
Escaping From High-Rises
For escape from high-rises, it's high tech to the rescue. An 'executive chute' is one of many innovations on the market. Some doubt if 'last-resort' systems work.
Ten Common Sense Rules For TOD
What are the necessary ingredients for successful Transit Oriented Development (TOD)? Bruce Liedstrand, Planner for Liedstrand Associates, lists the ten fundamental, common-sense elements of TOD.
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
