United States
Wal-Mart: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
The wide-ranging impact of Wal-Mart on the nation.
Expert Criticizes Bush And Blair For Inaction
Eminent climate scientist accuses Prime Minister Tony Blair of "cowardice" in not standing up to President George Bush on global warming.
Weapon Of Mass Destruction
Climate scientist John Houghton says that global warming kills more people than terrorism while President George Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair do nothing.
Bill Wipes Out Popular Transportation Program
Transportation appropriations bill wipes out the $600 million a year in federal funding that goes toward such transportation enhancements as walkways, bike paths, and similar improvements in fiscal year 2004.
ASLA Recognizes 35 Outstanding Landscape Architects
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will induct 35 new members into the Council of Fellows.
Global Warming: A Regional Market-Based Response
As the U.S. is 'the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide' in the world, states are increasingly 'taking global policy into their own hands.'
Transportation Costs: Ten Most Expensive Metro Areas
The Surface Transportation Policy Project ranks the most expensive metro areas in terms of transportation costs.
The High Cost Of Sprawl
A new report shows that transportation costs are taking an even bigger bite out of the family pocketbook, with America’s families now spending more than 19 cents out of every dollar earned on transportation.
Green Future For Iron Curtain
With the support of former Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, plans for a nature reserve along what was once the 'Iron Curtain' move forward.
Community Service Requirement 'Unfair'
Public housing residents not in school or working will soon be required to give 8 hours of community service a month.
Nature's Revenge?
Global warming is interfering with oil exploration efforts in Alaska.
Planning Ahead To Age In Place
In anticipation of future needs, Baby Boomers are modifying their homes to fit universal design standards.
Digital Divide Program Takes Unexpected Turn
LINCOS, an internet program targeted at the rural poor in Costa Rica draws and benefits the rich.
The Architecture Of Toshiko Mori
Toshiko Mori, the current chair of the architecture department at Harvard's Graduate School of Design, emerges as an architect and educator.
An Introduction To The New Urbanism
An editorial in the Journal of Markets & Morality introduces The New Urbanism from a market perspective.
Friday Funny: Invasion Of The Flash Mobs
"Flash mobs" are a hit in New York and this unusual urban activity is now spreading around the world.
Dry Times
Development and landscape design in times of drought.
Housing And Jobs For The Homeless
HUD and the Department of Labor are teaming up to provide permanent housing and jobs to chronically homeless individuals.
Climate Activists Heat Up The Battle
With Maine taking on CO2 emission reduction for the state and three New England Governors going to court to get greenhouse gases included in the clean air act, the battle for climate protection is heating up.
Best Places To Retire
Baby boomers may be redefining the model for ideal retirement locations. AARP publishes its list of the 15 best places to 'reinvent your life.'
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
