Asia-Pacific
China, Japan, other South East Asian countries, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands countries.
New Zealand Government Pressured For More Affordable Housing
Spurning options that lead to urban sprawl, academics and politicians in New Zealand are urging the government to address the shortages and to make so-called "social housing" more palatable.
A 'Bizarre' New Capital City
A journalist says Burma's new secret capital city uses urban planning as insurance against regime change.
Friday Funny: When Your House Really Does Become An Island
A real estate company in Chongqing city, China, turns the home of a man who refuses to move into an island. [Includes a stunning photo.]
Racing Towards Modernization, Vietnam's Past Is Threatened
Spurred by extraordinary economic and urban growth, Ho Chi Minh City is experiencing a building boom. But preservationists are worried about the danger to the city's priceless colonial era heritage.
Training Asia's Future Urban Planners And Leaders
The Asian Development Bank has partnered with the Singapore government on a new educational initiative to help improve conditions for poorer residents of the region's cities.
Asian Pollution Travels To U.S. West Coast
Researcher say air pollution from Asia is changing Pacific weather patterns and ending up over West Coast cities.
Far East of South Beach
Shanghai's market may have tanked, but its planners see an upside in Miami Beach. So do Mumbai's.
Creating A Chinatown Without Chinese
With South Korea's historic apprehension towards China, efforts at resurrecting or creating new Chinatowns in Incheon and other cities have been so far been lacking one key ingredient -- Chinese residents.
Poor Planning Blamed For Indonesian Floods
Neglect, poor planning, and flawed city management are being blamed for the recent flooding in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta that has caused hundreds of thousands to evacuate.
Safety vs. Affordability: The Transportation Tradeoff In Indonesia
Indonesia's private airplanes and trains are not subject to stringent regulation officials say. As a result, the government compromises safety.
Struggling U.S. Malls Mix It Up As Asia Booms
While they flourish in Asia, huge shopping malls are losing their popularity in the U.S. to big box retailers. One way developers are reacting is by recreating the formerly all-commercial shopping experience to include a mix of uses.
Will Thick Smog Ruin The 2008 Olympics in Beijing?
Given a history of environment problems, some wonder if the 2008 Olympics in Beijing will showcase the world's worst pollution as well as world-class athletes? A marathon runner dies as the City's pollution index hits 149 (100 is unhealthy).
Seoul's River Restoration Becomes A Model For Many Cities
The restored Cheonggyecheon river, which once was reduced to a sewer capped by a six-lane highway, now serves as a focal point for urban recreation in the South Korean capital.
Taiwan Launches High-Speed Rail Service
After several long delays, Taiwan's new Shinkansen bullet train begins commercial service, linking the island's two major cities.
The Great Mall Of Asia
At over 4 million square feet, Manila's new mega-mall is part commercial palace and social square.
A Sharp Population Decline Predicted For Japan
A new report has been released in Japan that projects a sharp drop in the country's population over the next 50 years. The report predicts that a declining birth rate will cause a decrease of more than 30% by 2055.
Ho Chi Minh City's Vision For Growth
New urban development in the former Saigon reflects the city's booming economy and ambition, but some look at other fast-moving Asian cities and worry about the consequences of such rapid growth.
City of Angels, East: An Urban Tour Of Bangkok
An automobile tour through Bangkok explores the city that epitomizes urban decentralization in Asia.
Building Green In Japan As Home Sizes Increase
As its population declines and homes are taking up more space, home designers in Japan are looking to the self-sufficient designs of space stations to guide the development of environmentally sustainable homes.
Rail Agreement Links Asia To Europe
An agreement has been reached between 18 countries to move forward on a long-sought plan to connect railways between Singapore and Turkey, creating a vast network expected to boost the economies of currently remote areas.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
