United States
Restoring Wetlands In Iraq
Despite the continuing violence in southern Iraq, international efforts are being made to restore what were once the largest wetlands in the 'Middle East.'
The U.S. Housing Market: Two Worlds In One Country
The nation's housing market has created two very different economies in one country.
What Is Causing The Current Housing Crisis?
Is there really a housing crisis? If so, what can we do about it?
A New Growth Strategy: 'Restorative Development'
What is restorative development? A way of thinking about growth that combines eight component industries that are fundamental to planning. Is this the next Big Thing?
The 'House Rich' And The 'Break-Evens'
Rapid housing appreciation on the coasts has helped buoy the economy, but in many parts of the country, housing appreciation barely keeps up with inflation.
Government-Sponsored Urban Sprawl In Japan
In an effort to reduce costs, Japan introduces an odd set of incentives to reduce the number of the nation's 3,200 municipalities to 1,000.
Ten Principles For Successful Development Around Transit
ULI offers 10 principles that can serve as a checklist for the development of pedestrian-scale communities that will be suitable for public transportation.
Talk Of The Nation: Can You Define A Suburb?
What is the defining characteristic of today's suburbs? A look at how the nation's suburbs have changed.
Please Fence Me In
Urban planners and academics are raising questions about the long-term social impact of gated neighborhoods.
The Ultimate Home Amenity
No, it's not golf courses and tennis courts.
Informal Adaptive Reuse
The Roofless Movement in Sao Paolo, Brazil gains momentum as the needs for affordable housing are continuously not met.
Conservation And Co-existence
Should wildlife resources be separated and protected from humans? Conservationist David Western believes he has the answer.
Pataki Seeks Speedier E-ZPass
The 10-year old E-ZPass system which uses electronic devices to read windshield tags and automatically bill drivers' accounts is a success.
Demographic Dangers For 'Old Europe'
An aging population and low birth rates could have a devastating impact on Europe.
Case Studies In Bus Rapid Transit
The Transportation Research Board publishes a report featuring 26 BRT case studies, and provides planning and implementation guidelines for BRT.
Preventing Eco-apocalypse
The Economist reviews 3 books about human impact on the environment.
Bad Weather? Blame The City
Cities can do funny things to the weather and experts say this phenomenon is more widespread today than ever before.
E-ZPass Is 10 Years Old
What started as a novel experiment on the New York State Thruway, a 1950s-era interstate, in 1993, has taken off all along the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic coastal regions.
Irrational Irresponsibility
Neal Peirce on why states and cities are facing "fiscal hell."
Pushing The Limits Of Bridge Design
The success of the new 2.56 billion Woodrow Wilson Bridge project depends on one-eighth of an inch.
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
