United States
Biofuels Will Not Solve Our Environmental Problems.
The widespread adoption of biofuels might reduce vehicle emissions, but it would also be a humanitarian and environmental disaster.
New 'Micros' Cast Deciding Vote In 2004 Election
Between the exurban and rural like the "Micropolitan" areas.
230mph Electric Car
Hiroshi Shimizu demonstrates his electric car 'Eliica'. It accelerates faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo, and can cruise 200 miles on a one hour charge.
Get out of the Suburbs While You Can
The end of cheap oil is going to change everything: where you live, where you work and how you feed yourself, warns James Howard Kunstler.
Exurbs Are Republicans' New Frontier
97 of the nation's 100 fastest-growing counties supported Bush, putting these exurban areas firmly on the political map.
North America's Top 20 Neighborhoods
Project for Public Spaces selects the best spots to live, work, and hang out.
Can Tesco's Architects Ever Satisfy The Critics?
The British supermarket giant Tesco has carefully designed some new superstores, but it's branches are still "breeding like shrink-wrapped rabbits."
Reviewing How The Government Misuses Eminent Domain
The Claremont Institute review's Steven Greenhut's book, "Abuse of Power: How the Government Misuses Eminent Domain."
Munich Citizens Vote To Preserve City Skyline
A plebiscite called by the Bavarian capital's residents has put an end to new high-rise blocks that have encroached on historic views of the city
New Study On Obesity And Urban Design
A new $2.8 million effort will examine how better community design encourages people to be more physically active in their daily lives.
Smart Growth Experts Gather To Discuss Growth Trends
National experts meet at the fourth Annual Big Sky or Sprawl Conference.
Does The U.S. Forest Service Lie?
Bizarre economic incentives encourage the U.S. Forest Service to cut timber and fight fires even if doing so makes no ecological sense.
A Reality Show For Those Who Hate Ugly Architecture
A "reality" series will let viewers nominate ugly buildings and will conclude with the demolition of the ugliest building on live television.
What Bush's Re-Election Means For Housing
Settlement cost-reform, increased regulation of Fannie Mae likely.
Fighting Back on Sprawl: Land Trusts Increase Protected Acreage
In the last five years, land trusts around the country have doubled the land under their ownership or easement---a total of 9 million acres that conserves farmland, forests, coastal land and scenic vistas.
Kyoto Protocol Start Date Finalized
The international treaty will become official on February 16, 2005.
Unassuming Canadian Town Was Secret Center Of Prohibition-Era Intrigue
Vast underground tunnel system led to brothels, saloons.
Improving The Built Environment In The Muslim World
The National Building Museum honors His Highness The Aga Khan with the 2005 Vincent Scully Prize.
Little Rock Named Meanest City Toward Homeless
Opening of Clinton Library may be related to non-profit group's declaration.
Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) Gets 'Incredible'
The latest Pixar film "The Incredibles" features personal monorail vehicles; now a company in Minnesota is set to make them a reality.
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
