United States
Radical Approach Results In A Conservation Success Story
Award-winning ecologist pioneered a radically different model for conservation that includes humans as part of the ecological equation of wildlife preserves.
Holiday Book Round-up
From pleasures to patterns, and waterfronts to wonders (and even something for dummies), ArchNewsNow.com reports on holiday book buys.
Report: Are SUVs Safer Than Cars?
To find out whether SUVs are really safer than cars, scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory analyzed highway traffic fatality data. The findings were surprising.
Politics And Congestion In Britain
The Economist reviews Tony Blair's new road-building program.
Regional Growth And Personal Girth
The worriers over growth propose to fund 25 regions for demonstration projects.
Newest Model City Charter
The National Civic League has approved the 8th Edition of the Model City Charter for publication, available to the public in January 2003.
The Death Of New Urbanism
Richard Carson proclaims that New Urbanism is dead. He says that New Urbanism hasn't caught on because it is "essentially anti-American."
A Realistic Approach To Urban Planning
Alexander Garvin offers the first of an eight-part series addressing realistic approaches to urban planning.
Urban Gardens In Manhattan
Urban gardeners are inventing new strategies for securing open space.
Coming To America
The third in a series of four articles that tell the stories of how immigrants are changing the face of the Old South.
Gated Communities Becoming More Popular
According to Census data, more people from all income levels are retreating behind gates, walls and fences.
Tougher Gas Mileage Rules For SUVs
The Bush administration toughens gas mileage standards for SUVs and light trucks. Critics are unimpressed.
Bush To Speed Up Logging
The Bush administration announced new rues that reduce the amount of environmental impact information needed to approve logging in some areas of U.S. forests.
New SUV Fuel Standards Will Get Us Nowhere
The Bush administration increased fuel efficiency standards for SUVs. Environmentalists say its too little, to0 late.
NU At The University Level
The beginnings of thefirst student chapter of New Urbanism, and the future of student chapters inthe CNU.
Real Estate Development Trends In The United States
ULI President Richard Rosan discussesdevelopment trends in the United States.
New Segway Owners Report Experiences
Customers report a strange problem with the consumer version of Segway Human Transporter, the much-hyped self-balancing electronic scooter.
Blogging Against Logging From A Treetop
A group of self-described "geeks" provide wireless Internet access to tree-sitters perched on treetops as part of a project that combines open source software, recyled technology, and environmental activism.
In Europe, City Planners Confront Shrinking Populations
Low birth rates in Europe are posing serious demographic challenges as cities confront the cost and planning challenges of a shrinking population
Shopping Not The Answer?
Harvard historian Lizbeth Cohen reflects on the negative social implications of our contemporary consumer landscape.
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
