United States
Community Land Trusts: Leasing Land For Affordable Housing
Reduce the cost of affordable housing by purchasing a house without the land, through a community land trust (CLT).
Reinventing Conservation Easements
No recent happening in land conservation rivals the deployment from coast to coast of conservation easements.
More Roads Equals Safer America
Transportation spending on new roads is framed as enhancements of national and regional security.
Global Advantages Of Industrial Clustering
Two sock-making factories -- one in the U.S. and one in China -- compete for global dominance of the industry. Industrial clustering is the key to success.
Downsizing Mortgage Giants Fan And Fred
A new bill in Congress wisely would rein in the two largest US mortgage companies.
Farm Wars
Can "Right to Farm" laws resolve growing land use conflicts?
Underestimating The Costs Of Military Base Cleanups
As the military prepares to close more bases, communities find that cleaning up former military bases is turning out to be a very expensive proposition.
Robotics Could Transform Building Construction
University of Southern California professor is working on a machine that could build houses.
A Peek Inside Wal-Mart's Public Relations Department
Wal-Mart goes on the offensive to combat impressions that it has a negative impact on communities where it operates.
An Open Letter To Philip Johnson
An irreverent look at the legacy of architecture's most famous (and irrepressible) gadfly.
Ecosystem Restoration A Massive And Growing Market
Previously a niche market, ecosystem restoration has surged in the past five years.
Indonesian City Struggles After Tsunami
There is little sign of reconstruction in the Indonesian city of Aceh that was devastated by Asian Tsunami.
Oil Prices will Only Drop Through Meaningful Conservation
But gas may need to hit $4 a gallon before American consumers turn to smaller cars and alternative fuels, analysts say.
The New American Megalopolis
Megalopolitan areas transcend political boundaries and capture the true economic and social geography of their communities.
The Mall Goes Outdoors
Q: When is a street not really a street? A: When it's a lifestyle center.
High Price of Oil Rippling Through the Economy
With most consumer goods shipped by truck, high fuel prices are going to start making everything more expensive.
Heading Off Eco-Armageddon
A report on global 'ecosystems' should be used to spotlight ways for eco-restoration.
A Truly Model City?
A huge model of Shanghai in the city's "urban planning hall" reproduces the massive building boom on a micro scale.
Eminent Domain 101
REIS offers a primer on eminent domain and introduces the landmark Supreme Court case, "Kelo versus the City of New London."
Google Offers Free Satellite Imagery
With a few clicks of the mouse users can switch from a map to a satellite image.
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
