United States
The Market Works: Congestion Charging Reduces Air Pollution
The academic journal, Atmospheric Environment, includes an article on the air pollution effect of congestion charging in central London.
The Islamic Design Tradition In The U.S.
Most U.S. cities have many buildings with strong echoes of Islamic architecture and design traditions.
'A City Out Of Control'
Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand is sprawling at a rapid rate.
The Coming Base-Closure Wars
Cities and states gear up to defend local military bases amid the Defense Department's plans to eliminate nearly a quarter of the military's infrastructure.
Gentrification In West Berkeley
Gentrification changes a once-vibrant black neighborhood in Berkeley.
What Is The Value Of Architecture Schools and Their Research?
Cambridge University's school of architecture may be closed because it's research is deemed inadequate.
Understanding Homelessness
Students learn about the causes of homelessness.
Valuing The Suburbs
Some home improvements that increase density in the suburbs can actually lower the value of a home.
Wal-Mart's Great Leap Forward
Wal-Mart, having saturated the United States with over 3,600 stores, has set its sights on China -- and, according to Ralph Nader, "using this Communist regime as its labor enforcement arm to drive down wages and benefits in the U.S."
The New Annual American Community Survey
The Census Bureau receives funding to replace the 'long form' census with an annual 'American Community Survey'.
Wireless: A City's Best Friend?
Are wireless networks set to become the new revitalization and urban renewal strategy for the city of the 21st century?
Helping To Revive Dead and Dying Malls
The Congress for New Urbanism shows how mixed-use redevelopment of dead and dying shopping malls can create valuable urban assets.
Inner-Ring Suburb Evolution
The new journal, Opolis, features an article on the evolution of suburbs in Philadelphia's inner-ring.
Lutyens New Delhi Bungalows Still Threatened
New Delhi's rich heritage of Lutyens bungalows is safe for now... or is it?
Has the U.S. Become a Banana Republic?
The huge deficits and social security privatization promoted by the Bush Administration makes an economic crisis almost inevitable, Princeton economist warns.
Working Together To Create Better Roads For Everyone
Context-sensitive design of urban thoroughfares is gaining support among mainstream transportation specialists.
US Economy Heading for 'Perfect Storm'
Economists warn that America has no better than a 10 percent chance of avoiding economic "armageddon."
Blue States to go Green?
In the wake of the election, many environmentalists are calling for a turn to state and local politics to achieve environmental goals.
Tolkien's House Designated A Landmark
Despite not having any special architectural features, the home of the famous author is given protected status.
Troubled Future For London's Tall Buildings?
The latest tall building completed in London is still only half full - how will other proposals coming forward fare?
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
