Environment
Sweden Tops All Nations As Climate-Friendly
One country stands out in Europe in surpassing the greenhouse gas emission reductions required by the Kyoto Protocol - Sweden. While it used several environmental technologies to achieve those reductions, experts give credit to its carbon tax.
Major Land Deal To Protect 240,000 Acres In Southern California
The developer of the Tejon Ranch agreed to a plan to put permanent conservation easements on almost 375 square miles of ranch lands and wilderness 60 miles north of Los Angeles, in exchange for rights to develop 10 percent of its land holdings.
Transit Systems Going Green
Transit operators around the country are looking at ways to make taking public transportation even more environmentally friendly.
How To Encourage Brownfield Redevelopment
Builders and planners are gathering in Detroit to discuss funding options for brownfield redevelopment and learn from region's experience transforming these community eyesores.
Building Water Slides in Drought Country
Water shortages have hammered the Atlanta region. But despite the drought, one real estate developer is planning to build a huge water park.
A City Serious About Recycling
With 70 percent of its waste already diverted from landfills, San Francisco continues to push forward with new laws and programs to increase recycling.
Portland Bicycling Goes Platinum
The City of Portland joins Davis, California, as the only other city to earn the League of American Bicyclists' Platinum rating.
Red Tape Holds Back Drivers Using Biofuels
Environmentalists say laws have yet to catch up with greener fuel alternatives for cars.
From Dump to Park in Cairo
Cairo's first new green space in more than 100 years has opened -- on top of a 500-year old garbage dump.
Landfill Gas To Fuel Garbage Trucks
In an incredible recycling operation that reduces global warming, a waste hauler is building a facility to produce Liquefied Natural Gas from methane emitted from its California landfill to fuel its garbage trucks.
Without Community Gardens, 'Livable City' is a Misnomer
This commentary from the Austin American Statesman argues that the city's aim to become the country's most livable city is undercut by its low number of community gardens.
Unprecedented Agreement Between Oil Company and Enviros
The agreement trades a massive open space donation and other terms for clearance to conduct exploratory drilling off the coast.
Mission Possible?
Despite naysayers, Masdar City is moving forward. The goal: to be the world's first modern-day carbon-free city.
A Micro Approach to A Macro Problem
This article from The Washington Post looks at what local municipalities are doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A Sustainable City Rises From the Rubble
A year after a tornado destroyed the city of Greensburg, Kansas, the city and its residents are bounding back in an economically and environmentally sustainable way.
Green Affordable Housing Complex Opens In Harlem
A new 85-unit apartment building in Harlem shows that affordable housing and green building practices can go hand in hand.
Pittsburgh, Los Angeles Top List Of Cities With The Worst Air Pollution
The American Lung Association has released its 2008 State of the Air report, which ranks cities with the worst air pollution.
Green Incentives Don't Help Small Businesses
While cities are eager to encourage businesses to go green, many government incentive programs are not designed with small businesses in mind.
For These Homeowners, The Smaller The Better
Smaller, environmentally friendly homes -- ranging from as much as 1000 to as little as 70 square feet -- are a hot trend in modern architecture. Eco-conscious (and wallet-conscious) buyers are increasingly interested in these new "micro mansions".
Green Buildings Need Green Cities
While cities are focused on promoting green 'buildings', planners and landscape architects need to advocate more green city planning.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
