World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Experiential Layers Of The City
Bruce Donnelly explores a new way to examine city life that could increase the effectiveness of urban design.
Proposed Skyscrapers Push The Envelope Of Design
A cigarette-pack-shaped tower that will "breathe in air" to power the building? A Louisville skyscraper whose beauty is compared to the "gap between Lauren Hutton's teeth?" Proposed new towers are pushing the limits of height and good taste.
The Future Of Environmentalism - 'I Have A Dream'?
A panel of experts will discuss the future of environmentalism, and the need to avoid the "I Have A Nightmare" mentality, today from 11am to 12pm PST on National Public Radio.
Rebirth Of The Flaneur
The art of the flaneur -- wandering aimlessly around the city, observing its daily rhythms -- has been revived by photobloggers.
UK Chief Scientist Says Warming Will Worsen Water Shortages
The trend could have disastrous implications for crops around the world, with water shortages potentially affecting 3 billion people.
Plan Allows Entire Big Easy To Be Rebuilt
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers release a new flood plain advisory for New Orleans' flooded areas.
The Top Five Most Wired Countries
Iceland tops out over South Korea in a study examining which nations have the highest concentration of broadband users.
Is Economics A 'Dismal Science'?
Is economics is the most scientific of the social sciences? Perhaps, but economists today are still grappling with basic questions. The rest of the social sciences -- such as planning -- are even worse off.
Pritzker Prize Winner Announced
In a surprise decision, a Brazilian architect with little international reputation comes away with the field's top honor.
The Self-Parking Car
Sit back, relax, and parallel park with the help of Toyota's new Prius.
Brazilian President Lambasts Rich Countries On Environment
In front of the UN Convention of Biological Diversity, he calls for greater funding to protect environmental resources.
Third-World Metropolises: The New Face Of Cities
Recent popular literature and movies have focused on megacities in developing nations. Do they symbolize the international city of the 21st century?
Experiential Layers Of The City
We usually look at familiar urban places as our habits dictate, rarely changing from our default viewpoint. This narrowed perspective limits our effectiveness as designers and planners, writes Bruce F. Donnelly.
Global Warming Could Raise Sea Levels 13 to 20 Feet
A new study finds that, if we do not act soon to slow global warming, an irreversible process will ultimately raise sea levels by 13 to 20 feet.
Top Ten Planning Issues Of 2005
From eminent domain to "condofication", Planetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2005.
The Power Of Google Earth For Grassroots Environmentalists
The software brings new clarity to a host of environmental issues.
Top Ten Tall Buildings Completed in 2005
The council names the top 10 tall building projects completed during 2005. Only one (Bloomberg Tower in New York) of the top 10 is in the US.
Review of Kolbert's 'Field Notes From A Catastrophe'
The New York Times reviews a new book whose author traveled around the world interviewing people about the effects of global warming.
Warming Changes Arctic Ecosystem
Earlier studies have looked at the effects of global warming on individual species. A new study shows that global warming is changing the entire northern Bering Sea ecosystem.
Green Roofs: Efficient And Pretty, Too
Greening your roof could save you 25% on energy bills, help clean the air, and provide a cool place to relax all at once.
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
