United States
The Fierce 'Religious War' Over SUVs
What is the secret of the SUV's popularity?
Congestion Charge: Will London's Risky Gamble Work?
Though it is "politically dangerous," London's congestion charge scheme can succeed. But what happens if it fails? Are there other alternatives to get rid of gridlock?
Ramesh Ponnuru: 'This Land Is Costco's Land'
Why are cities "stealing" land and giving it to Costco? Ramesh Ponnuru examines the economic-development justification given by cities for seizing property.
Mall Takeover Tug-of-War Continues
The country's largest shopping center operator has lined up another ally to control public shareholders of the Bloomfield Hills mall developer.
The Origin Of The Spanish Academy
The richness of the classical tradition is due to the variety of antique sources the interpretations of them from age to age.
The Politics Of Hydrogen
Europe is focussing on renewable energy sources for hydrogen to power fuel cells. The U.S. is leaning towards fossil fuels.
South Korea's Subway Disaster
How could a blaze started by an arsonist cause over 120 deaths in a South Korean subway?
How Did SUVs Fare In The Latest Snowstorm?
Commercials show SUVs gliding effortlessly across the snow. So what can explain the high rate of SUV accidents during this latest snowstorm?
London Congestion Pricing: An Expensive Success
The first day of the world's biggest congestion pricing experiment looks like a success. Will North American cities follow the example?
SUVs Top EPA's List Of Worst Pollutors
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates vehicles according to how much they pollute.
EPA's Green Vehicle Guide
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Green Vehicle Guide" rates all vehicles based on emissions and fuel efficiency. Look up the rating for your vehicle.
The New Modular Home
One of the nation's largest producers of factory-built houses builds a complete Craftsman-style modular house on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Neal Peirce: 'Can Suburbia Develop Real Urban Centers?'
Mixed-use developments are succesful. So why aren't more of them being built across the nation?
Surveying And Democracy: How Mapping Shaped America
An interview with Andro Linklater, the author of "Measuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilled the Promise of Democracy."
Smart Growth 2.0
The task now is to begin moving smart growth development practices from the margin into the mainstream.
The Most Radical Highway Experiment Since Traffic Lights
In London, motorists began paying an $8-a-day fee to drive downtown.
World's Biggest Congestion Pricing Experiment
The first day of the world's most massive congestion pricing experiment saw traffic decrease by 25% in central London.
Shanghai Sours On Skyscrapers
Civic leaders sweeten up to more human-scale urban form.
Public Transit Gains In Calgary
In Canada, an increasing number of Calgary-area residents are choosing public transit.
What's Wrong With Architecture And Planning Education
Architecture and planning education in the U.S. is to blame for the nation's uninspiring buildings and cities.
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
