United States
Walking In Suburbia: The Public Speaks
Transcript of an online chat about a Washington Post article on the dangers of walking in the suburbs
Studies Advocate Regional Affordable Housing Policies
Two new reports co-authored by the Brookings Institution argue that different housing policies could have positive effects for entire metropolitan regions.
America's Most Stressful Large Metro Area
Tacoma is America's most stressful large metro area, according to the company that provides Money magazine's annual 'best places' rankings.
The Least Stressful City In America
A national demographics firm has determined that New York State's Capital Region is the least stressful large metropolitan area in the U.S.
Segway Clones Hit The Street
The 'Rad2Go Electric Chariot' is a $1,000 knock-off of the Segway, but without the gyroscope.
Cities: The New Poverty Frontier
The world's cities are increasingly becoming the new front lines in the fight against poverty.
Understanding The Dynamics Of Urban Change
The relationship between new housing construction and household growth is a fundamental factor in understanding why some central cities lose population and others suffer from a tight housing market.
State Departments Of Transportation Have Too Much Power
Something is very wrong with the nation's transportation policy infrastructure, writes Joel Hirschhorn.
Private Bedrooms And Open Bathrooms - How Times Have Changed
Moving on from private houses that had separated uses and retreated from the outside, modern Australian housing design allows for "communal space and privacy, comfort but not excess" and communication with the world.
Induced Travel: Frequently Asked Questions
The term "Induced Travel" is highly controversial but typically misunderstood by both highway advocates and opponents.
Planning: Not Like In The Movies
The president of the National Housing Institute looks at how community development is portrayed on the silver screen, and how it affects the work of urban planners.
International Historic Preservation
Historic preservation could be a key factor to future economic prosperity for international cities.
What Has The Endangered Species Act Accomplished?
The Endangered Species Act recently turned 30. Before celebrating this landmark federal legislation, we should ask ourselves a sobering question. What has the ESA really accomplished?
Climate Change And Biodiversity Loss
Many plant and animal species are unlikely to survive climate change, according to new research published in Nature.
Anti-development Policy Contributed To Popularity Of Coastal Region
Strong anti-development policy, shortages of stock and infrastructure improvements have led to property price hikes along Australia's northern NSW coast.
The Secret Of Healthy Communities
A scientist's research challenges the "broken windows" theory.
Residents Redesign Canadian Public Housing Project
Canada's largest public housing project is about to be razed and rebuilt, with significant input from its residents.
Visionary Cities: Canada's Urban Future
Artists and authors from across the country share their vision of the future for Canada's cities.
Global Warming: Million Species At Risk Of Extinction
A study reveals that global warming could cause the extinction of a million species by 2050.
Property Tax Reform And Smart Growth
Taxing land values more heavily than building and improvements could protect undeveloped land.
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
