United States
Posh Alumni Centers Are Becoming The University 'Facility Du Jour'
To increase alumni participation (and giving) universities are investing in upscale, large-scale centers to prime the donation pump.
E-Government & Planning Profiles: Public Participation Tools
Web-based tools to facilitate communication, data sharing, analysis, and public input in the planning process will be pervasive in planning within the next several years.
The Cost Of Bush Administration's Environmental Policies
The Bush administration's failure to update penalties for illegal pollution will cost taxpayers at least $39 million.
Pigeons In The Fast Lane
It's long been known that birds use natural landmarks to navigate. Now scientists say pigeons are using a new tool to guide their way: roads and rail tracks.
Royal Town Planning Institute (UK) Appoints New President
Mike Hayes, 56, accepts the top position at the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).
Political Power Gravitating to Canada's Cities
Canada's new urban reality is making provincial governments appear increasingly obsolete.
BIDs: An Export Innovation?
The mayor of Hamburg, Germany's second city, promotes the idea of "business improvement districts".
Sustainability for Canadian Cities Possible Within A Generation
Dr. David Suzuki presents new environmental report to conference of Canadian municipal and federal leaders
The Quest For The Holy Rail
Fixed rail is one of the most expensive and least effective transportation alternatives around -- why hasn't this gotten through to local officials and business leaders alike?
Retirement Villages: The Next Cash Cow?
With a forecast 195% increase in the number of 65-84 year olds in Australia to 2026, retirement villages could be the next development
What Makes A City Feel Real?
Can a city experience be packaged and delivered? Or is it something that just happens with the right combination of serendipitous elements?
Balanced Investment In Transportation Is Good Public Policy
Investment in transit and infrastructure maintenance creates more jobs than investment in new highways.
Growth Pressure, Lack Of Planning Aggravate Fire Risks
Residents continue to inundate fire-prone areas of the west even after last fall’s devastating fires claimed 25 lives and more than 3,600 homes
Leonardo da Vinci -- The Architect?
What contemporary architectural project represents the only design in the world based explicitly on plans drafted by Leonardo da Vinci?
Quality Design Should Be Available For All
A call for improved design quality in Australia, one of the most urbanised countries in the world.
The Shrinking Cities Trend
Research shows that for every two cities that are growing, three are shrinking.
Calgary's Transportation Plan Needs Updating
City hall is re-opening the thorny issue of transportation planning in an election year.
The Cause Of Vancouver's Transit Problems
Are suburban business parks to blame for growing congestion in the region?
Seniors, College Kids Share Residence
Toronto retirement home finds opening its doors to university students creates a viable mix.
Amtrak Gaining Ridership, Funds
Congress has new faith in the service as reduced fares and an improving economy bring more riders.
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
