World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
How Google Earth Is Transforming Architecture
Technology such as Google Earth is dramatically transforming how the public perceives architecture and how architects design buildings.
The Emerging Virtual Worlds
Industry observers are linking the emergence of place-based 3-D virtual worlds like Second Life, to the next generation of the Internet. IBM is the first major forunte 500 company to make a major investment in the technology.
How Cities Compete In The Media Economy
American cities suffer from outdated infrastructure that inhibits the local economy and quality of life. Those cities that can evolve to meet the needs of the information age will be the ones to prosper immensely in the next 10-20 years.
Microsoft Launches 3D City Maps
In a challenge to the popular Google Earth, Microsoft has released a new technology that allows users to view 3D models of cities.
Rioting Against Architecture?
Architects and other observers are still debating whether or not the built environment can contribute to social decay and urban unrest.
Developer Envisions High-Tech New Town In Colorado
Plans for a $1 billion eco-research campus and housing village, complete with a futuristic guided rail transit system, are underway in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Next Generation of Elevators
With skyscrapers in Dubai and around the world pushing ever higher, engineers are introducing new elevators that save space and reduce waiting times.
It's Time To Celebrate World Town Planning Day
Ontario, Canada's Region of Peel has announced plans to celebrate World Town Planning Day on November 8.
Is Suburbia Just A Scapegoat For Obesity?
A new study challenges the growing body of research linking suburban living to obesity -- citing that people's eating and exercise habits more likely dictate where they live, not vice versa.
Should Farming Go Local, Not Global?
This article from Grist raises the question of what would happen to the economic viability of Midwest farms if they kept their neighbors as customers and dropped the far-off corporations that currently keep them afloat.
Location, Location, Accessibility
When it comes to real estate, the mantra has always been "location, location, location". But now, as congestion and sprawling development increase rapidly, that mantra is being modified to include "accessibility".
Energy Research Funding Declining
Experts warn that existing green alternatives are not enough to meeting the world's growing energy demands. But government and private investment in energy research has fallen.
U.K. Warns Of Worldwide Economic, Environmental 'Catastrophe'
Britain calls for urgent action on climate change after the publication of an alarming report by World Bank's chief economist on the impact of global warming.
Sewage And Fertilizer Creating Ocean 'Dead Zones'
The amount of oxygen-deprived marine areas has increase by more than 30% over the last two years, an increase that is rapidly decreasing the global food supply -- especially in developing countries.
Few In Accordance With Corporate Sustainability Guidelines
While few of the world's 50,000 multinational corporations are reporting in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative's Sustainability Reporting Guidelines, many that are reporting are going beyond the requirements.
10 Tips For Building Green On A Standard Budget
Environmental consultant Charles Lockwood lists the 10 rules almost every business can follow to make theirs a green building without busting the budget.
Time For A Department of Sustainable Development
Federal governments everywhere are not structured to recognize -- much less address -- the serious environmental pressures they face, and as a result end up responding militarily. The alternative? Ministries and Departments of Sustainable Development.
Can The U.S. Learn From The Slow City Movement?
With its emphasis on good food, sustainable living, and local community, the Slow City movement is spreading across Europe. But what potential is there for the movement to make the jump across the Atlantic?
Top Ten Most Polluted Spots on Earth
The Blacksmith Institute has released a list of the 10 most polluted spots on earth. Three of the hotspots are in Russia, with the remainder in various countries.
Kit Homes Hit Shelves Of Home Improvement Stores In Gulf Coast
"A decent place to live" may top holiday lists this shopping season.
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
