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Kyoto Protocol Comes Into Effect
International treaty to address global warming comes into force today.
New Urbanism And Crime: CNU Fires Back
The Congress for the New Urbanism responds to a recent article in Reason Magazine claiming that New Urbanist developments encourage crime.
No Free Parking for Hybrids
A critique of Thomas Friedman's proposal for free parking for Hybrid vehicles as part of America's strategy for energy independence.
The Long-term Cost of Extreme Commuting
The number of "supercommuters" is expected to rise.
Does The Built Environment Influence Physical Activity?
Evidence is sparse but supports a relationship between physical activityand the built environment.
So Why Public Transit?
Two transit advocates explain the need for high quality public transit in the United States.
The Greening of Chinese Politics
The abrupt slowing and halting of over 20 dam projects in China represents one of the "most dramatic" turns toward environmental politics of any government.
Reflecting Sunlight into Space Could Slow Global Warming
Scientists see unmanned yachts "seeding" Earth's clouds with seawater as a hedge against global warming.
Mixing Economic Development And Planning
Ask planners if they are involved in economic development in their community and often the response is "no" or "not really," when the answer ought to be "yes."
Addicted to Their Cars
Commuting in the Washington region is brutal, and no let-up is in sight.
Health Facilities Master Planning Case Study
Healing exterior spaces are moving from options to necessities as health systems compete for patients, staff and community good will.
Entertaining Development
Retail entertainment has exceeded the seemingly inflated expectations of a decade ago.
In Memoriam: Is Stollman
Israel Stollman, FAICP, distinguished urban planner and key negotiator in the merger that created APA, died February 2 in New Zealand at the age of 81.
Suburbs Are Here To Stay, So Stop Complaining
Planning and related professions should stop condemning suburbs -- and focus on making them better.
Can Public Space Be Copyrighted?
Security guards stop a photojournalist from photographing public art in a city-owned park.
Bush Budget Goes Off The Rails
The budget tabled by President Bush seeks to eliminate the subsidy for Amtrak, at a time when countries around the world are investing in their passenger rail systems.
Bush Budget Reduces Amtrak
Proposed 2006 budget would cut Amtrak's $1.2 billion federal funding possibly ending passenger service in many states.
Study: Eminent Domain Used As First Resort, Not Last
A new report by the Reason Foundation finds that using eminentdomain often fails to help achieve economic development goals.
Cars Killing Suburban Dwellers But Not By Accidents
The problem is that suburban and rural dwellers are much more likely to drive everywhere, and that means they have a higher chance of being obese or overweight, a health lobby group says.
Friday Funny: Census Bureau's Employment Estimate
Between 9,000 and 15,000 people work at the US Census Bureau, according to the Bureau's 2004 figures.
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
