World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Surging Subways
Subway construction and expansion is being seen in cities across the world.
Cemetery Architecture Needs Improvement
Some cemeteries are being planned and designed for uses beyond the funeral. But more should be done to improve the banal architecture of the cemetery, according to this article from The Guardian.
Social Steps Toward Environmental Sustainability
Toronto's poet laureate argues that environmental sustainability cannot be achieved until people become better neighbors and create better communities.
Munich: A Marvel Of Smart Growth and Urban Planning
Urban planners and developers in the Western United States could learn a lot from Munich, Germany, argues one online commentator.
Trendy Transit
Subways are proliferating across the globe as metro status symbols and attracting new forms of urban investment.
Chinese City To Public: Comments Welcomed
In response to the outcry over a proposed chemical factory, the City of Xiamen has published an environmental impact report and is seeking public input on the project -- something rarely seen in China.
Are Driverless Cars Finally Here?
No longer science fiction, autonomous vehicles have the potential to reshape the transportation landscape. But are drivers ready to let go of the wheel?
Starchitects Designing More Than Just Buildings
With the pipeline of glitzy real estate projects slowing, star designers are branching out with new fashion items and other luxury goods.
The World's Most Desirable Country
Iceland slips past Norway to rank first in the latest United Nations Development Index. The U.S. slips four places to 12th place.
Will LEED Last?
The green building certification system LEED is gaining popularity, but some wonder if its success will last.
Against 'Audio Architecture'
On November 21st, Britain's "No Music Day" showed why taking a break from ubiquitous music in public spaces is a badly-needed means of reclaiming the ability to actually listen to your surroundings, writes Kevin Berger.
Final And Most Dire UN Agency Report On Climate Change Released
The UN agency assigned to climate change known as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change that shared a Nobel Prize with former VP Al Gore has issued its final report - and the news is worse than initially thought. Will the world react in time?
New Golf Communities Focus Less On The Golf, More On The Community
The golf community evolves to include more amenities and place-making design.
Cities Abandonded? Mass Migrations? The Questions No One is Asking About Drought
Atlanta and the southeast are running out of water. But they're not alone: this year has been the driest on record in many parts of the globe. It's time to consider some worst-case scenarios, writes Tom Engelhardt.
The City on Film
This article from The Guardian looks at how the world's major cities are portrayed in film.
25 Years Of CAD
How computer-aided design (CAD) changed manufacturing, architecture and engineering.
On The Importance Of Congestion
Congestion is one of the most common complaints about a city, whether it's L.A., New York, Beijing, or Sydney. This article takes a look at how congestion is important to making a city what it is.
When To Preserve
Deciding when aging and decaying buildings in history-rich Washington D.C. merit preservation raises many questions.
The World's Best Places To Bike
This list from Virgin Vacations names the world's 11 most bike-friendly cities, and offers details on the five rating categories that make for a bike-friendly city.
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
