United States
The Federal Surface Transportation Program: The Next Four Years
Four transportation policy experts offer Planetizen readers a forward look at the federal surface transportation program.
Green Architecture Goes Mainstream
"New buildings use design and technology to reduce environmental impact, cut costs and provide better places to work."
Across The US, Universities Courting Wave Of Retirees
Retirement communities in college towns, even in some cases on campus, are a growing trend as boomers age.
Privatization Makes a 'Big Dig' into Taxpayers' Pocketbooks
If you think that the Bush Administration's drive to privatize almost everything will lead to greater efficiencies and a better use of taxpayers' dollars, then take another look at Boston's "Big Dig."
The Cost Of ESA Protection Is Too High
Governors from Western states meet to discuss reforming the 31-year-old Endangered Species Act.
Fewer Kids Are Driving
Are automobiles are becoming less important to young people?
Women Dislike Commuting, Study Finds
National study of quality of life among women finds that quality of life measurements need to look beyond income.
VancouverAirport Rapid Transit Line Approved
After months of debate, Vancouver is expanding it's rapid transit network to the airport.
The Safest City For Walkers
The Surface Transportation Policy Project has ranked Boston as the safest city in the nation for walkers.
Driving Is Becoming Less Important To Young People
The number of U.S. teenagers licensed to drive is decreasing.
Sprawling Cities, Dangerous Cities
Wide roads, speeding traffic and a lack of crosswalks or sidewalks can make walking a deadly activity.
Is Exurban Growth Good?
Population and job growth are flourishing in America's exurbs. But is this good news?
The Architecture Of War
What are the moral and ethical issues at stake for the architects rebuilding Iraq?
Employer Offers Hybrid Car Purchase Incentive
Firm offers 'biggest, wildest hybrid incentive' -- $5,000 to its employees who purchase qualifying vehicles.
The Voice Of Amtrak
Julie, the computerized answering system with a personality , has saved Amtrak $13 million.
Kunstler: An Apology for Sprawl Needed
James Howard Kunstler says today's young people are owed an apology from the last two generations for how badly they've wrecked the built environment, and in the process committed "the greatest misallocation of resources in the history of the world."
Environmentalists Worried About Second Bush Term
Environmental groups fear the worst during the second Bush administration.
Is Sprawl Unhealthy?
A new academic article in JPER critically examines the relationship between sprawl and health.
Extreme Commuting
3.4 million Americans who endure a daily "extreme commute" are the fastest growing segment of commuters.
Is China Ready To Embrace Sustainability?
Representatives from China's Ministry of Construction have announced an ambitious sustainable growth plan for the country.
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.
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Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
