United States
Nine Indicators Show Environment Worsening
According to pollution-oriented indicators compiled from government and university statistics by Knight Ridder, the nation's environment is deteriorating.
'Clones' Are Overrunning the UK
The spread of commercial chains and mega-stores is changing the character of British towns.
U.S. Election: Top Three Environmental Issues
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election will impact three critical environmental issues.
Bush's Assault On The Environment
The Bush administration has dismantled many of the environmental protections put in place by previous Republican presidents including Nixon, Reagan, and the current President Bush's father George H.W. Bush.
Bush And Kerry's Misleading Promises Of Energy Independence
An analysis of how George Bush and John Kerry are misleading U.S. voters with promises of energy independence.
U.S. Election: Environmental Issues In a Nutshell
A concise overview of the environmental platforms of U.S. presidential candidates John Kerry and George Bush.
Are The Boomburbs Still Booming?
The Fannie Mae Foundation updates growth trends in "boomburbs" in a new Census Note.
European Urbanists Set Up Shop In Britain
The Council for European Urbanism looks set to establish a new UK-based branch focussing on popularising the urban agenda
The Military's Pass On Pollution
There are almost 30 million Americans living within 10 miles of military sites slated for Superfund cleanup -- and the Bush Administration is passing the cost to clean up these contaminated bases to the affected communities.
The Invisible Architect
Why does media coverage on American architecture rarely give due credit to the architect?
Sprawl And The Mall
Is Canada's first new, major enclosed shopping facility in 14 years 'Shoppertainment' or bad development?
Stockhom Cyclists Give The City Low Marks
Stockholm city is rated poor among cyclists. Because of this, the city's bike plan will be redone next year and transportation planners will try to find ways of making it easier to bike in the inner city.
Are U.S. Cities On The Right Track For Rail Transit?
A new report from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute evaluates the benefits of rail transit in a study of major U.S. cities.
An Environmental Litmus Test For Presidential Candidates
Stephen Hese analyzes the environmental record of John Kerry and George Bush.
Environmental Policy Hastening Biblical 'End Times'?
Some influential Christian fundamentalist politicians oppose environmental protection laws on the grounds that ecological destruction will bring about the Apocalypse.
Kyoto Treaty Is Not Enough
UN climate chief says more needs to be done to counter global warming.
Report Criticizes Canada's Environmental Efforts
A report by Canada's commissioner of the environment criticizes environmental progress.
Fifteen Questions For Bush And Kerry
The Oregonian gets George Bush and John Kerry to respond to questions about their stand on environmental issues.
Are Megastores More Important Than Housing?
The CSM argues that the high court can't let cities and states take someone's land simply to avoid raising taxes.
Conservatives And Conservation
Presidential candidates quietly vie for the crucial support of traditionally conservative voters who are also serious about conservation.
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
