World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Top Ten Planning Issues Of 2003
From congestion charging to Wal-Mart's impact, Planetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2003.
Designing An Earthquake-Proof Village
An MIT architecture professor and two students designed and built a 'microvillage' that offers instant community in devastated areas.
The World's Poshest Streets
A recent survey lists the world's highest rent districts for retailers.
World Slum Population Explosion
UN-HABITAT has issued a report that gives startling statistics on the increase in substandard living conditions in developing--and developed countries.
A Modern Alternative To The Power Grid
A power network that is less vulnerable to blackout can be built by learning from the decentralized nature of the World Wide Web.
AIDS: More Than A Disease
As the number of AIDS infections continue to increase all over the world, organizations like the World Bank are 'belatedly' acknowledging its economic impact.
ShoreBank to Lend In Developing Countries
ShoreBank, known for its investments in community development in the U.S., is expanding its services to developing countries.
Responsible Business
This issue of Shared Spaces focuses on the role that corporations can play -- now and in the future -- in creating a sustainable future.
International Planning Perspectives
Planners and architects offer personal perspectives on the planning challenges facing Belfast, Calcutta, Johannesburg and São Paulo.
Alarming UN Report On Population And Global Poverty
A U.N. report titled "People, poverty and possibilities" is alarming but points out measures that can help combat global poverty.
The Clean Energy Challenge
Scientists warn that meeting energy needs while preventing global warming will require a research effort of a magnitude on par with the project to put man on the moon.
Market Positioning For New Urbanist Communities
The Town Paper profiles Laurie Volk, an expert in determining the market position for new urbanist communities.
Latino Growth In Metropolitan America: New Locations
This paper identifies four types of Hispanic growth pattern in the 100 largest metro areas.
Book Review: Cradle To Cradle
Growth is necessary in nature. They key is pursuing the right kind of growth.
Making Downtown Voids Into Public Spaces
Does the existence of the "European City" depend on allowing it to be "Americanized?"
Transit-Oriented Development: Moving From Rhetoric To Reality
This paper proposes new reforms and strategies to help TOD projects overcome barriers and reach their full promise.
The Moon: An Alternate Energy Source?
Physicist David Criswell, director of the Institute for Space Systems Operations at the University of Houston, has proposed a system for collecting solar power on the moon and beaming it to Earth.
Diary Of A Planner: Welfare
In this second article of his "Diary of a planner" the Italian planner Bernardo Secchi talks about "Welfare"and reformist urban policies.
Kmart, the Big Box, and the Role of Planning in American Cities
Kmart's recent announcement will make communities cope with more vacant storefronts, and should prompt planners to rethink big box retail.
Alternate Power Sources: Blowin' In The Wind
A report by three industry associations finds that wind power is the "fastest-growing energy source" in the world.
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.
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Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
