United States

Is London's Transport Crisis Over?

Transport problems will continue to strangle London's economy.

March 9, 2004 - The Observer

Coercion Vs. Consent

Reason presents a provocative debate by four prominent libertarian thinkers about why society needs taxation and eminent domain.

March 9, 2004 - Reason Online

Battling For America's 'Auto Soul'

In the battle for American's 'auto soul', the Prius is a surprising winner over the Hummer.

March 8, 2004 - Slate

Crying 'Fire!' In A Crowded Landscape

Do Firewise initiatives ward off -- or help spark -- catastrophic wildfires?

March 8, 2004 - Landscape Architecture Magazine

Doing Homework For Your Kids

It may take a village to raise a child, but finding the right village is a challenge.

March 8, 2004 - The Washington Post

First Regional Telecommunications Plan?

Regional planners in southeastern Wisconsin are undertaking what may be the first regional technology planning effort in the nation.

March 8, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Why Don't De-populating Towns Disappear?

A computer scientist takes a mathematical look at how and where Americans move.

March 8, 2004 - American Scientist

Top 25 U.S. Cities For Doing Business

Joel Kotkin ranks the top 25 cities for doing business in America for Inc. Magazine, and they're not the ones you might expect.

March 8, 2004 - Inc. Magazine

LA Airport Expansion Faces Political Opposition

The mayor of neighboring El Segundo has concerns about the growth impacts of the LAX modernization plan on area residents.

March 7, 2004 - The Los Angeles Times

The Koolhaas Effect

The Financial Times offers an intriguing look at what drives architect Rem Koolhaas.

March 7, 2004 - The Financial Times

The NAHB Builders Show: Reflections From Las Vegas

A report from the largest meeting of the suburban builder's industry, where new urbanism is just beginning to attract curiosity.

March 5, 2004 - The Town Paper

Is It Easier Being Green?

Green roof technology is taking root in commercial and civic projects across the country.

March 5, 2004 - The Slatin Report

Should Local Government Regulate Wal-Mart?

Local governments have every right to regulate local Wal-Mart stores, writes columnist John Hooker.

March 5, 2004 - The Albuquerque Tribune

Cities With Highest Public Transit Use

New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Boston are the cities with the highest public transit use among commuters.

March 5, 2004 - San Francisco Business Times

The Military's 'Future First' Planning

The Air Force revamps its strategy for reusing contaminated sites.

March 4, 2004 - Planning Magazine

High Rise Living: A New Trend In Britain?

Work starts this week on the UK's tallest residential building -- a 47 story, high-rise glass tower in Manchester. Similar projects are planned in cities across Britain.

March 4, 2004 - BBC News

Crowded Or Comfortable?

A high density mix of apartments, townhouses, and detached homes has advantages for residents trying to shorten commutes, but does it feel cozy or just cramped?

March 4, 2004 - The Washington Post

World-wide Quality Of Life Survey

For overall quality of life, Zurich and Geneva are the top-ranked cities. Baghdad scores lowest.

March 4, 2004 - Mercer Human Resource Consulting

European High Speed Rail Gets A Boost

High speed rail receives an important vote of confidence from Spain and France.

March 3, 2004 - International Railway Journal

The Surface Transportation Reauthorization

Although the Senate has passed its version of the multi-year surface transportation reauthorization, agreement in the House is harder to reach.

March 3, 2004 - Innovation Briefs

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.