United States
100 Most Endangered Sites
World Monuments Watch has released a list of the world's 100 most endangered sites.
Building A Tech Economy In Small Regions
A new Brookings study examines five metro areas to determine which strategies foster technology development.
A Growing LULU
Economics may transcend 'the yuck factor and the chuckles,' as the U.S. has a major manure problem on its hands.
Eminent Domain is Unjust
Is economic revival a good enough reason for exercising eminent domain?
More Cops The Easy Answer for
George Will asserts that policing has achieved more success than any other effort to revitalize our inner cities.
Naturalized Immigrants More Likely To Become Homeowners
New Census data shows that naturalized immigrants are more likely to own homes than members of the same born in the U.S.
Revisiting The Socialist City
Tom Angotti offers a progressive planner's perspective on urban planning, and explores lessons we can learn from the good, the bad, the ugly, as well as the theoretical and the achievable, aspects of the Socialist City.
The Young And The Childless
Mid-sized cities like Pittsburgh, Baton Rouge and Fresno, are using the young and educated as an economic development strategy.
D.C. Plans Ambitious Waterfront Revival
D.C.'s waterfront revival plans include retail, a hotel, and up to 900 residential units.
A Tale Of Two Downtowns
TOD, among other things, is credited for the vitality of two downtowns in Illinois.
Urban Planning Lessons From Cuba
A look at the history of urban planning in Cuba illustrates how participatory planning and Cuban socialism can mutually learn from one another.
Iraqis Work To Reclaim Lost Marshland
Iraqi engineers restore marshes destroyed by Saddam Hussein.
Smart Growth Equals Lower Infrastructure Costs
A new study says smart growth lowers municipal infrastructure costs, and development cost charges that help to pay for infrastructure should reflect the "smart growth dividend."
Debunking Wendell Cox's 'Lexus Argument'
The "Lexus Argument" or "Jaguar Argument" used by many transit critics does not stand up to serious analysis.
Prairie Flower
An ecologically conscious "New Urbanist" housing development begins to mature west of Chicago.
What Does Your House Reveal About You?
This article traces the evolution of the modern house and what it reveals about our attitudes.
Little Solar Houses For You And Me
The Tennessee Valley Authority sets a new standard for eco-friendly homes.
Kicking The Car Habit: My Experience
Downsizing from two cars to one is scary.
Is Your City 'Cool'?
Some cities are hip. Others aren't. But 'unhip' cities are trying to change their image and attract young professionals.
Big Homebuilders Getting Bigger
A survey by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) reveals that big builders are beginning to occupy a large chunk of the housing business.
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
