United States
The Myth of Upward Mobility
Beth Shulman argues that for over 30 million Americans, jobs fail to help meet basic needs.
Parking Lots And Climate Change
Even seemingly benign land uses may contribute to global climate change, perhaps more than the carbon dioxide, the leading suspect.
World Oil Supply Approaching Tilting Point
Supply and demand are heading for an inevitable collision, with price rationing sure to follow.
Traffic Congestion Is Here To Stay
The proper management of traffic congestion is the only solution to our basic mobility problems.
Can Private-Public Partnerships Save Transit?
Quebec's transport minister suggests that transit agencies could save money by outsourcing work to private companies.
Carson Applies Occam's Razor To Sprawl
Richard Carson takes issue with the overlapping visions of the new urbanists and the environmentalists.
New Dept. of Transportation Index Inaugurated On Wall Street
Secretary Mineta announces the Transportation Services Index (TSI)--an indicator of transportation's impact on the American economy.
Deficit Puts Brakes on Highway Spending
The state of the budget has blocked nation-wide highway improvements.
An Ambitious Plan For Adpative Reuse of Edmonton Mall
City planners and transportation officials might call it a dream come true.
Building Safe, Healthy, And Livable Communities
A report from the Third Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference,
Lowering Standards For Economic Revitalization?
A columnist argues that some black leaders' embrace of Wal-Mart and its low wages in poor neighborhoods sends the wrong message.
'Citistat': A Revolutionary Reporting System
Neal Peirce reviews Baltimore's innovative "Citistat" reporting system that is being copied by cities around the nation.
The Franchising Of Communities
Company sells plans and concepts for adult lifestyle communities to 75 builders in 23 states.
Fashioning A National Urban Strategy Is A Challenge
What kind of policies can Canadian cities expect from the new PM's urban agenda?
Richard Florida: An International Creative Class War
The United States is becoming less attractive to the creative class, writes Richard Florida, while cities in other countries are becoming new magnets.
Can Austin Learn From Vancouver's Success?
Developer Robert Barnstone finds in Vancouver an alternative model for future development ideally suited to Austin, Texas.
Research Around The World Links Religion To Economic Development
Harvard sociologists study the correlation between regional religious beliefs and economic performance.
Are We Paving Paradise?
Rural open space covers about 95 percent of the land in the United States. Are we really running out of room?
Edgeless Cities
A major factor fueling the growth of edgeless cities is the need to offset the fiscal burden of housing with commercial ratables.
Chinese Luxury Homes Are Booming
Cheap designs have lent a surreal touch to China's urban landscape.
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
