United States
Thinking Of Buying A New Car? Think Again!
The British Guardian newspaper offers some tips on evaluating the true cost of owning a car.
Rise Of The Megacities
These megacities are "part science fiction and part theme park."
Environmental Buildings Skipping LEED Certification
Building owners with environmentally friendly features are forgoing the "green" certification process from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Sustainable Development: UK Trying Hard, But Must Do More
The UK's Sustainable Development Commission's releases it's review of the Government's progress over the past five years towards the creation of a sustainable society.
Should Wal-Mart Locations Be Decided By Voters?
Residents should have a say in whether they have a Wal-Mart in their backyard, argues the Christian Science Monitor.
America's 10 Most Endangered Rivers
A new report charges that Congress and the White House are making a bad situation worse as the nation's rivers and streams are becoming more polluted.
The War Against Wal-Mart Is Silly
Planners may rail against Wal-Mart, but residents vote with their cash.
UK Transport Chief Gets
London's Transport Chief, an American, will become one of Britian's highest paid public servants.
Ray Gindroz: Reviving Cities, Building Consensus
A profile of urban planner Ray Gindroz.
Segway Hype Outpaces Sales
Sales of the Segway Human Transporter are only about one-tenth of projections but it is popular with police departments.
How To Tell If You Are Winning The War On Urban Sprawl
Studying how urban form changes over time, this study evaluates the success of a city with one of the nation's leading anti-sprawl initiatives.
Towns Capitalize On What Makes Them Special
The Countryside Exchange helps communities identify undeveloped assets.
Regional Myths
A new report from the Australian Bureau of Rural Sciences dispels some common myths about regional population growth and employment.
America's Wild Urban Frontier
How "Bambi" became a "rat with hooves".
Community Owned Stores Offer Alternative To Chains
A local response to Wal-Mart's global spread.
Most Livable Places of the Decade
Partners for Livable Communities releases a list of livable places for the decade.
Tougher Air Quality Laws: Wake-Up Call For Many Metro Areas
The EPA's tougher ozone rules mean that hundreds of 'traffic-challenged' and 'incompliant' regions are now, more than ever, at risk of losing federal transportation funding.
The New Trend In Mobile Home Ownership
California's housing crisis has caused such inflated prices, you can now purchase a $650,000 mobile home with an ocean view.
The Mental Health Benefits of Greenspace
Scientific research supports what many planners have thought true for years -- natural settings are more than "just another pretty space."
Are Mag Lev Trains Too Loud?
A new study analyzes people's reactions produced by the surprisingly loud Maglev trains which make many feel 'insecure' and 'startling'.
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
