World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Urbanism As A Way Of Death?
Economist Jeremy Rifkin warns that unchecked urbanization is fueling unsustainable resource consumption and the destruction of the natural world.
Donald Krueckeberg, Leading Voice In Urban Planning, Dies
Krueckeberg influenced a generation of urban planners with his teaching and writing on land use policy, property theory and history.
Discussing Tourism, Planning And Sustainability
Michael Romanos, a distinguished professor of planning and economic development at the University of Cincinnati, sits down to talk about this experience working with cities and cultures around the world -- and in his own backyard.
Cattle More A Greenhouse Culprit Than Cars
A startling recent report shows that when land use (such as forest degradation) is taken into account, livestock presents a greater threat to climate change than the transportation sector.
Beware The Skyscraper Curse
World's tallest skyscrapers tend to top out just as economic growth cycles end. With megatowers in Taipei, Shanghai, and Dubai are nearing completion, will the "skyscraper curse" kick in yet again?
News Summary and Analysis - November 2006
As part of a monthly series, we present a summary and analysis of some of the most interesting news to appear on Planetizen over the month of November 2006. This is the transcript of an audio segment that originally aired on the nationally syndicated radio program "Smart City".
Is It Better To Use Corn To Make Fritters Or Fuel?
Lester Brown is a farmer turned environmentalist, and a MacArthur genius. When he questions the use of corn to fuel automobiles as opposed to feeding the world's growing population, people listen. He pushes other technologies to fight global warming.
The Technology Behind Planetizen
An article featured in Linux Journal chronicles the process for updating the infrastructure of a high-traffic website like Planetizen to the Drupal content management platform.
The Rise and Spread Of Sprawl
As cities from Paris to Beijing now creep outwards, the city that is credited with giving birth to sprawl is re-evaluating its own structure.
A Building That Eats Smog
A new church outside Rome designed by architect Richard Meier has been built with a self cleaning exterior that also destroys pollutants in the air.
The Online Real Estate Craze
The ups and downs of real estate have become popular fodder on a growing number of popular blogs.
An Urban Agenda For An Urban Age
Bruce Katz, Director of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institute, highlights the need for set of new policies for managing the complexity of 21st century cities.
Top 10 Planning Books Of The Year
The editors of Planetizen have released their annual list of the best books in planning. Find out which titles made our must-read list for 2006.
Suburbs Not Socially Alienating?
Suburban areas have long been characterized as being socially isolating -- keeping many residents indoors and insulated from socializing or even knowing their closest neighbors. But a new study argues that cities are actually more socially isolating.
Podcast - Enrique Peñalosa Discusses The Importance Of Public Spaces
Planetizen Podcast, 18 November 2006 - Enrique Peñalosa Discusses The Importance Of Public Spaces
The Best And Worst World Heritage Sites
National Geographic Traveler recently conducted a survey of 419 experts to rank the 830 sites placed on the United Nations' list of natural and cultural treasures known as the World Heritage Sites List.
Globalizing Agriculture Drops Pops Worldwide
As certain agricultural markets are globalizing, many small farming communities from South Dakota to Mississippi to Australia are facing a strong decline in population that shows little sign of rebounding.
Does Runoff Have To Run Off?
Can we green our streets and still preserve urbanism? Seattle and Portland may show us the way.
The 'Green' Skyscraper
William McDonough illustrates a model for the sustainable building of the future in Fortune Magazine.
Coastal Areas Should Begin Planning For Sea Level Rise
As 189 nations meet in Kenya to discuss climate change and rising sea levels, a group of scientists has released a report calling for nations to begin planning now for the devastating effects of rising sea levels, especially in coastal areas.
Pagination
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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