Environment
Australia Sounds The Alarm On Cities And Public Health
Suburban growth patterns are among a host of factors considered detrimental to public health in several recent stories featured in the Australian media.
New Town Sets Sights On The Sea
Blighted and forgotten waterfront areas are on track for development in Scotland using 19th century new towns as inspiration.
Maui County Considers Electricity From Non-Fossil Fuels
Officials cite several energy-cutting projects in their call for demand management to reduce energy consumption.
Returning Environmentalism to the Mainstream
How environmental activism has changed.
Idaho Says "No" To Coal-Fired Power Plants
Idaho Rep. Gov. Risch reversed his predecessor's position on allowing new coal plants to be built in Idaho by opting out of a federal mercury emissions trading program. By doing so, the state has shown bi-partisan opposition to coal power plants.
A Battle For Open Space In Maryland
50 acres of woodland are up for sale in Maryland, and while a developer has scoped the land as a good site for 25 homes, local residents are pressuring local and state officials to employ a little-used open space funding program to buy up the land.
Marine Energy On The Rise World-Wide
A promising new field of clean, alternative energy lies in the oceans and rivers. Capturing energy from waves and tides is no longer fantasy but gaining much attention; even power companies are investing in the field.
Global Warming's Impact On Alaska
Rising temperatures are changing native Alaskan's way of life.
Major Ecological Disaster In Lebanon
Oil spill threatens Eastern Mediterranean coast and could also affect Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece.
The Limitations Of Hybrid Buses
Elk Grove, CA has one of the nation's fastest growing and cleanest bus systems, but has experienced a form of "hybrid melt-down" as a result of using the hybrid buses for regional rather than local trips.
A 'Dimly' Viewed Protest Against Air Pollution
A citywide 'lights out' organized by environmentalists as a protest against the city's poor air quality failed to generated enthusiasm from residents or support from officials.
Stormwater Runoff -- A Community Amenity?
Dealing with stormwater runoff and the pollutants it carries has been the responsibility of civil engineers for decades. But it's been suggested that planners and architects elevate this infrastructural concern to the heights of community design.
Developing Nuclear Waste Warning Systems
John Stang explains how we're going to warn future generations about the dangers of our radioactive waste heaps.
Promoting Green Space In The Urban Core
The city of Seattle is proposing to change its planning regulations to encourage green vegetation in new urban developments.
Is 'Greenprint Denver' Plan Enough?
The mayor of Denver, Colorado, has a plan to make the city more environmentally healthy by setting goals of sustainable development. The authors of this editorial in the Denver Post argue that the mayor's plan doesn't go far enough.
California Fuel Tax Proposal Called Into Question
The proposed measure, which would raise taxes on petrol to fund conservation and alternative energy efforts, is under fire due to benefits it would provide one of its major backers.
Milan, Italy, Considering Car Surcharge
The Italian capital of style is considering following in London's footsteps and charging drivers for bring vehicles into the city's core.
Connecting Smart Growth and Economic Development
A new report uses eight different case studies to illustrate the connections between smart growth development and a community's employment sector, wealth, and quality of life.
Global Warming Bill Represents A Quandary For Shwarzenegger
Having just signed an historic environmental accord with PM Blair, CA Gov. Schwarzenegger will soon face a bill that ties him to his rhetoric - the first bill in the nation to cap greenhouse gas emissions, that has been targeted by Big Business.
Americans Disapprove Of Bush's Environmental Policies
Poll finds majority of Americans are unhappy with the Bush administration's environmental policies.
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
Tyler Technologies
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
