Environment
A Greener West Coast
Editorial urges West Coast states to "stick together" to address global warming and air quality issues.
Top Ten Sustainable U.S. Cities
A report ranks U.S. cities and identifies national sustainability trends.
Rafters And Landowners Tussle Over Rivers
Elk River is the latest battle in Colorado water wars where property owners say thrill seekers invade their privacy.
UN Calls for Greener Cities
At a San Francisco event to mark World Environment Day, 50 international mayors set sights on international standards for green urbanism.
Craigslist Launches Environmental Network
Popular website Craigslist launches environmental nonprofit network.
A New City Beautiful Movement
Nature-oriented urbanism is changing the face of North America's cities.
The Death Of (Elite, White, American) Environmentalism
Activists of color argue that 'The Death of Environmentalism' should be called 'The Death of Elite, White, American Environmentalism.'
An Extraordinary Tree
Why are oak trees everywhere?
Peruvian Priest's Struggle To Protect Rainforest
Local people win important victory in protecting the rainforest from logging companies.
World Mayors To Create Sustainable Urban Living Guidelines
Mayors from some of the world's largest cities gather in San Francisco to find ways to tackle environmental issues despite reluctance from their national governments.
The Lake That Disappeared
Why did a 48-foot deep lake disappear in minutes?
The Ten Worst California Beaches
A non-profit group releases a report on the health of California's beaches.
A $24 Billion Plan for Dealing with Canada's Nuclear Waste
The Canadian Nuclear Waste Management Organization believes that polluter-pay "Adaptive Phased Management" is the answer to dealing with the long-term risks posed by the country's nuclear waste.
Recycling Technology
A proposed bill in NYC would force electronics companies to take back outdated equipment.
A Clean-Energy Mega-Mall
Who would believe that the next big thing in renewable energy is being driven by a tenacious commercial developer with strong GOP affiliations and 25 mega-malls under his belt?
132 U.S. Mayors Embrace Kyoto Treaty
A bipartisan coalition of 132 U.S. mayors are pledging to have their cities meet the Kyoto Treaty that President Bush has rejected.
Foiling Global Warming WIth A Local Band-Aid
Switzerland employs a local solution to counter the impact of global warming on Alpine glaciers.
When The Biggest Tourist Attraction Is The Biggest Polluter
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano is the state's most popular tourist attractions, but also by far the state's worst source of air pollution.
Why Enviromentalism Doesn't Work In Urban Areas
The environmental movement makes no plans for economic development -- something that is vital for environmental growth in inner-city communities.
Base Closures Focus Attention On Toxic Waste
US base closings could add to cleanup tasks despite EPA report of pollution declines.
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 Charlotte
Municipality of Princeton
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
