United States
APA's Smart Growth Reader
The Smart Growth Reader is APA's new online, members-only compilation of 60 articles exploring all facets of smart growth.
Congestion Pricing Plans Polarize London
Although unpopular now, London Mayor Ken Livingston's plan to alleviate central London's congestion is a public health issue.
London On The Eve Of Congestion Charging
Wendell Cox details his experience with public transit through London. Under congestion pricing, things will get worse, not better.
Smart Growth Efforts Slow Down But Survive
Despite shrinking budgets, some states haven't abandoned smart growth.
President Bush's Environmental Vision Deserves Praise
Environmental groups shouldn't be sceptical of President Bush's environmental vision.
How To Win Land Development Issues
A new book claims to be a 'citizen's guide for handling community problems arising from sprawl' and other development activities.
The New Urbanism Icons
New urbanism, mixed-use, transit-oriented development -- are becoming the new college buzzwords.
Un-plain Ways To Reinvent The Plains
In the search for a new vision for vanishing heartland, rural towns consider digital hubs, wind farms, and a 'buffalo commons'.
New Policies Threaten National Forests
New policies would allow more logging of large tracts of national forests by timber companies.
What Atlanta Learned About Privatizing Water
While many cities are looking at water privatization deals to counter enormous water infrastructure and maintenance costs, Atlanta is taking a step back.
Predicting The Top Regional Issues Of 2003
The Citistates Group predicts the dominating regional issues for 2003.
Living Without Oil
As war looms, the search for new energy alternatives is all the more urgent.
Pollution Cloud Could Travel To U.S.
A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.
Report Urges Canada Urban Land Cleanup
NRTEE is developing a national brownfield redevelopment strategy in order to ensure that Canada is a global leader in remediation.
ASLA Declares National Landscape Architecture Week
The American Society of Landscape Architects has announced that April 19-27, 2003 will be National Landscape Architecture Week.
Glendening To Lead Anti-Sprawl Institute
Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening will lead the newly formed Smart Growth Leadership Institute.
Ottawa Urged To Invest In Public Transit
Advisory panel recommends $1-billion a year in federal budget for fund to promote public transportation in cities.
The Anti-Anti-Growth Backlash
It may not yet count as a national trend but in an effort to increase the local tax base, some towns are easing growth restrictions.
Changing The DNA Of Development
Is changing codes and building rules is the only way to revolutionize development in the United States?
Ireland To Modernize Road Signs
Travellers to Ireland know that the country's quaint road signs are both endearing and impossible. Now the signs will be upgraded.
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
