United States
Balancing Sustainable Development
Steven Hayward examines the notion of 'sensible environmentalism', and how it may become a guide for development.
It's Time To Take A Fresh Look At Highway Tolls
The largest unexplored revenue potential lies in a greater use of highway tolls.
Libertarians At The Gates Of New Urbanism
PLANetizen features a debate exploring the potential of using market-oriented approaches, rather than more public policy, to further the spread of New Urbanism.
A Surprising Trend In Architecture
Younger architects are adopting a collaborative approach to architecture rather than the solo brand-name career paths of star architects. How will this change architecture?
Improving Transportation Without Putting Nature Second
Mobility does not have to come at the expense of biodiversity.
Improving Efficiency And Equity In Transportation Finance
This Brookings policy brief by Martin Wachs outlines the complex series of relationships that define federal, state, and local roles in financing transportation systems.
The 'Smart Growth' Debate Continues
The debate about managing metropolitan growth shows no sign of subsiding. After years of listening to anti-sprawl rhetoric, critics of "smart growth" have passed on the offensive.
How You Can Fight Global Warming
You can fight global warming and save money at the same time using these 51 easy ways.
Senior Death Discount
Has the Bush administration weakened clean air rules as they apply to the elderly to create a 'senior death discount'?
Calgary At A Crossroads
Young architects are making Calgary the hotspot for residential design.
Tokyo's Newest Mega Redevelopment Project
A modern day version of Rockefeller Center debuts in Tokyo, Japan.
Rural Areas Become Test Cases For Smart Growth
As subdivisions begin sprouting in formerly rural areas, counties trying to preserve the quiet life are being dragged into the debate over sprawl.
Ten Worst Cities And States For Pedestrians
A major research study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the states and cities with the highest pedestrian fatality rates.
HOV Slug Lines
'Slug lines' are checkpoints where drivers pick up enough passengers to legally make use of carpool lanes. There's even slug etiquette.
Earth Day Green Quiz
How well-informed are you about environmental issues? Test your knowledge with this green quiz from the Economist.
Environmental Crisis In Iraq
Protecting the environment in Iraq more than a luxury; it is vital for the country infrastructure.
Suburban Design Is Bad For Your Health
The design of neighborhoods is to blame for resulting epidemic of obesity in America.
The Rowhouse Vs.The Detached Home
Under-appreciated and maligned, the attached rowhouse offers great advantages over the detached single-family house.
The Phenomenon Of Residential Density
Julie Campoli and Alex MacLean have developed a catalog of more than 300 aerial photographs that illustrate a wide range of density neighborhoods around the country.
Environmental Concerns On The Decline
Over the last year, American became less likely to favor aggressive action to correct environmental problems.
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
