United States
The Power Of Community In Politics
Where we live often decides how we vote and think, writes Bill Bishop.
Supersizing Exurban Utopia
Author David Brooks examines how the American reality is reflected in the nation's suburbs.
What Kids Need in a Community
New research establishes a clear link between children's physical environment and their health.
How To Build Your Own Segway
Engineer and robotic enthusiast Trevor Blackwell details how to build your own Segway using off-the-shelf parts.
The Transportation Bill Could Slim Us Down
Federal monies should only fund transit projects that result in walkable communities.
Eminent Domain Uses Questioned
Across the nation, there is growing resistence to eminment domain.
Stop Complaining, Gas Is Cheap
Auto columnist says that despite the increasing prices, gas remains cheap.
A Newsletter We'd All Love To Read
The Project for Public Spaces has published a very optimistic monthly newsletter for April 1st.
The Folly Of Fortified Development
Levees, money, power - and hope of a federal bailout when the worst happens. Just another day of planning in California.
Italian Highway Proposal Threatens Palladian Villas
Off-ramp land deals will generate sprawl and ruin priceless historic landscapes, say opponents of the 1970s scheme, which has recently risen from the dead.
Climate Change: Junk Science Vs. Sound Science
'Sound' science has become politicized as climate change is debated in a political arena.
'Pinprick Attacks' On Climate Change
People are willing to pay and make adjustments in their lifestyle to help curb global warming.
Tech And Science Index: How Does Your State Rank?
Massachusetts, California, and Colorado lead Milken's 2004 state technology and science index.
Open Home Floor Plans Can Breed Too Much Togetherness
"Great Rooms" and other shared spaces are being replaced by more walls and private retreats.
Where Are Our Gas Taxes Going?
New study finds that metropolitan area gas taxes are not serving metropolitan residents--resulting in decreased transit funding and added congestion.
Suburbs Unkind To Seniors Without Cars
Is living in the city a better option for seniors?
When Sewage Becomes Political
A report cites Louisiana's pervasive water problems as part of an effort to protest a decision by the Bush administration to cut EPA's enforcement division.
A Grass-roots Revolution In Pollution Control
A simple air-sampling device is empowering communities to take polluters to task.
World's Largest Environmental Group Urged to Reform
A report prepared by an independent panel calls for the Nature Conservancy (TNC) to institute sweeping reforms.
The Great American Asphalt Machine
Discussing important transportation issues should be part of the presidential campaigns.
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
