United States
Rumblings In REITland
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are facing strong competition for investment dollars.
The World's Tallest Bridge Opens In France
The stunning Millau Bridge -- the world's new tallest road bridge -- opens in southern France.
Pentagon Exempts itself from Environmental Regulation
A new directive from the Department of Defense eliminates any need for the Pentagon to be responsible for public health or toxic site cleanups.
Construction To Begin On World's New Tallest Building
At just under one-half mile tall, construction is set to begin on the Burj Dubai skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
A Property Tax 'Crisis'?
Tax assessors are taking a bigger bite out of household finances. Now taxpayers may be "biting back."
Why Live In A State Of Fear?
From world overpopulation to global warming, writer Michael Crichton asks whether it is time for 'some healthy skepticism?'
Micropolitan Areas: The Space In Between
The US Census Bureau now has a category for semi-rural areas.
Surge In Growth Expected By 2030
Rapid population growth with result in unprecendented residential and commercial development in the next twenty-five years.
End of Housing Bubble?
The new year could well bring the "last blowout of the credit card era", and with it a "fire sale" of U.S. real etate, predicts James Howard Kunstler.
A Chance To Rebuild America
A major surge in development is projected for the next few decades offering an opportunity to change the landscape of the nation.
It Takes A Transit Village
A new report seeks to demonstrate how better planning can save California's Bay Area billions of dollars and ease the housing shortage.
In Cities, Internet Unplugged
Many cites want to provide wireless Internet. But they're up against tough competition that will try to stop them.
A New Generation Of Homeless Vets?
Veterans of the Iraq war have begun showing up in the nation's homeless centers. Advocates are worried that it is just the beginning.
The Emergence Of Geoportals
A new academic paper traces the emergence of geoportals -- the next big thing for geographic information and e-government.
Environmentalist Awarded Nobel Peace Prize
Kenyan environmentalist, Wangari Maathai is the first African woman and first environmental activist to win the prize.
Washington Post Weighs In On Smart Growth Principles
Editorial applauds suburban transit-oriented development and encourages officials to plan smartly.
Sam Who?
Bush nominates little-known official, Samuel Bodman, to be energy secretary.
A Place To Dock
Lira Luis’s easy-to-assemble fiberglass kit of parts would make it possible for migrant seafarers in Manila to set up temporary living quarters between jobs.
To Change A City's Looks, Change How City Hall Works
The push to beautify Toronto will inevitably encounter the paralyzing effect of bureaucracy.
Misconceptions About Land Use And Stormwater Runoff
A new academic study questions fundamental concepts and misconceptions routinely accepted in stormwater quality management.
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
