United States
Birmingham's Curvy Architectural Statement
The English city, known more for its bleak factories than cutting-edge design, turns heads with its new department store.
Historic Homes Targeted By Decor Thieves
From barns to homesteads, many buildings are being stripped of their furnishings and fixtures to fuel a growing style black market.
The Water Rush
In a new documentary 'Thirst,' filmmakers Deborah Kaufman and Alan Snitow explore the consequences of privatizing water supplies.
Blackout Had Dramatic Air-Quality Effect
Last summer's power outage in the U.S. Northeast was an economic disaster, but according to researchers it had one happy consequence: The air became, almost overnight, remarkably cleaner.
Building Homes on Mars
MIT studies how future inhabitants of Mars can not only survive, but live a good life.
Bombay Tears Down Billboards In Historic District
In an effort to enhance the city's skyline, a court decision leads to a battle over preservation.
Most Socially Deprived Cities
A new report evaluates the quality of life in the 100 largest U.S. cities and their suburbs.
Green Light for Class Action Lawsuit Against Wal-Mart
1.6 million female Wal-Mart employees to sue over discrimination.
Vintage Trolley Cars Get New Lease On Life
A Pennsylvania company specialized in rebuilding 1940s-era streetcars is finding that cities, and commuters, love a trolley.
The Dream Green Car
The Gem -- the world's best-selling electric car -- enters the UK market to rave reviews.
The Ultimate Geographic Information System
Combining the latest advances in space-based imaging, GPS, mobile phones, search engines, and Web-based delivery, digital mapping is heading into exciting uncharted waters.
Two Cities: Different Lessons
Phoenix may be America's fifth largest city but it has a lot to learn from the city it passed, Philadelphia.
John Van Nostrand Wins Jane Jacobs Prize
The Toronto native is celebrated for his work on 'unplanning.'
U.S. Energy Policy is 'Shortsighted' and 'Self-indulgent'
Oil is a nonrenewable resource. It's getting used up. Now what?
How To Create A Great Place To Live
Five communities around the country demonstrate ways to overcome common challenges and create attractive, appealing places to call home.
Profiles of the Next Generation of Planners, Part 5
Three masters-level planning students share why they decided to choose planning, and what they see as the future of planning.
The Murky Future Of Megaprojects In The US
The Bay Bridge in San Francisco is fast becoming a poster child for megaprojects run amok.
A Heartland Of Affordable Homes
With prices far below those in red hot markets on the East and West coasts, the nation's heartland offers home buyers plenty of choices.
New Zealand Argues Over Portland-Style Smart Growth Plan
While Steven Ames was invited to create a plan for Auckland, numerous critics have attacked the Oregon-based planner, claiming "smart growth has failed."
Schools Impact Economic Development
Study concludes that high quality public schools can help economic development.
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
