United States

A bill sponsored by John McCain and Joe Lieberman will clash against the Bush administration's policies on climate change.

January 23, 2003 - The Economist

The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment offers a blueprint on the condition and use of the nation's ecosystems.

January 23, 2003 - The H. John Heinz III Center

Minorities are now the majority in many of Canada's urban centers.

January 22, 2003 - The National Post

The health risks of mold in buildingsmake scientists nervous — but not because they think mold is toxic.

January 22, 2003 - Building Operating Management

The Bush administration's plan could open up millions of acres of remote wilderness areas to motorized traffic, oil drilling, and other commercial development.

January 22, 2003 - The Seattle Times

A columnist charges that zoning rules across the country restrict or prevent building new churches, synagogues or mosques

January 22, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

According to new figures released by the U.S. Census, Hispanics are now the nation's largest minority.

January 22, 2003 - The New York Times

Volumnist David Brooks is so outraged by the the anti-SUV rampage, he's thinking about buying one.

January 22, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

In response to a letter suggesting white-collar crooks be forced to live in public housing and ride public transit, the author says riding the bus is a privilege, not a punishment.

January 21, 2003 - The Oregonian

The world's first commercial high-speed Maglev train takes 8 minutes to complete a trip that takes 45 minutes by car.

January 20, 2003 - Wired

Some Hollywood celebrities are buying new hybrid cars but others who claim to support environmental causes are energy hogs travelling in limos and private jets.

January 20, 2003 - The New York Times

Most of that land in the US is not where the people are, or are headed. Cities on the coasts are overcrowded; rural heartland communities are dying.

January 20, 2003 - The Atlantic Monthly

As New Urbanism catches on in New Zealand, some experts worry about the popularity of exclusive, gated, walled, and segregated subdivisions developed to create a "sense of community."

January 20, 2003 - Stuff, New Zealand

Last month's World Trade Center reconstruction proposals reveal that the architecture profession is hopelessly mired in a failed past.

January 20, 2003 - Planetizen

The Bush administration is quietly eroding environmental protection laws in favor of landowners and corporations.

January 20, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

Professional Builder Magazine gives, then withdraws, award to APA for its Growing Smart Project.

January 20, 2003 - American Planning Association

A provocative exhibition explores the future of architecture, urban planning, abd building technologies.

January 19, 2003 - The Washington Post

Blaming SUVs is the new national pastime.

January 19, 2003 - Reason Online

Toronto's waterfront is an asset.

January 18, 2003 - The Toronto Star

Cutting-edge tolling technology creates a new revenue stream for transportation infrastructure and new transportation value for all motorists.

January 18, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute