United States
The Stranglehold Of Conventional Suburban Design
Is New Urbanism effective in countering sprawl? [Link corrected.]
APA's Focus On E-Government
From a new report to an innovative technology survey, the American Planning Association is taking a leadership role in E-Government.
MIT's 'Fab Lab'
A new project at MIT envisions 'fabrication centers' in our homes.
Cities Search For Ways To Stay Green
Cities recognize the importance of urban trees.
Upcoming U.S. Budget May Slash Environment, Housing
The impacts of tax cuts and the sluggish economy may mean reductions in spending on social programs and the environment when the budget is unveiled next week.
A Kid's Geology Primer: Build A Home Seismometer
This 'Kidspace' feature is a good primer on geological mapping, and offers several fun projects to do with your kids.
Sprawl's Impact on Dependable Agricultural Land
Report on the impact of sprawl on a shrinking supply of high quality, dependable agricultural land in Canada.
Move Over Hummer -- The Extreme Truck Is Here
The hip new thing in celeb vehicle bling is the International CXT, or commercial extreme truck.
The Need For Gay-Friendly Senior Housing
Gay elder communities have quietly begun to spring up internationally and around the country.
Canada's 'Business Friendly' Kyoto Strategy
Canada's revamped strategy includes billions in incentives and subsidies to business and consumers.
Clean Coal's Dirty Secret
Greenpeace says "clean coal" isn't what it is purported to be.
APA Publishes Draft Policy Guide On Security
The American Planning Association publishes a draft policy guide to 'actively address the causes and reduce the risks of threats to our security.'
Concerns About Europe's Largest Urban Revitalization Project
Thames Gateway is the largest urban-regeneration project in Europe, set to accommodate up to a million people.
20/20 On The 'Urban Sprawl Myth'
20/20 reporter John Stossel explores the "myth that urban sprawl is ruining America."
Plug-In Play Hybrids
Enterprising hybrid owners tinker to get better mileage.
Upon Retirement, Taking The Old Neighborhood With You
A trend among new arrivals in retirement communities: taking those you love from the old neighborhood along with you.
PBS Examines Immigration and Communities
A PBS Special looks at the impact of immigration on U.S. communities.
Planning Hip Retirement Communities
Developers are wooing empty-nesters who want to be where the action is. Just don't call it a retirement community.
Planning Post-industrial Vancouver
City of Vancouver releases costing of plan for industrial lands adjacent to downtown.
Clear Skies In Clean Air Act's Future?
Bush administration is determined to pass the Clear Skies Act, a major amendent to the Clear Air Act.
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
