Environment

Do We Value Gas Over Water?

U.S. consumers, unlike their global counterparts, pay more on average for water than gasoline.

August 6, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Farms On City Roofs

Growing plants on roofs help improve urban environment.

August 6, 2002 - The New York Times

Buying Coastal Wetlands From Developers

A new California bond measure would allocate $3.4 billion to allow the state to buy back coastal wetlands and watersheds from developers.

August 5, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

'Pay-as-you-throw' Waste Management

A new solid-waste collection system is called "pay as you throw" which charges customers by the amount of trash they dispose of.

August 2, 2002 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Planning For Transit That Protects Air Quality

The Federal government could help communities better plan for transportationthat protects air quality.

August 2, 2002 - U.S. General Accounting Office

Book Review: Cradle To Cradle

Growth is necessary in nature. They key is pursuing the right kind of growth.

July 26, 2002 - Grist Magazine

To Build A Bridge With Recycled Plastic

Engineers are building a 400-foot bridge entirely from recycled plastic.

July 26, 2002 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Economics Of Recycling

Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan looks at how towns are making recylcing work.

July 25, 2002 - National Public Radio

Fire Threatens Giant Sequoias

Giant Sequoias, some up to 1500 years old, are threatened by a forest fire. The debate over how to care for them rages.

July 25, 2002 - The Washington Post

Everglades Project Rules To Be Strengthened

Some environmentalists say new rules are an "improvement."

July 24, 2002 - The Washington Post

Landmark CA Law May Affect All U.S Drivers

New legislation is aimed at reducing amount of greenhouse gases generated by passenger vehicles.

July 22, 2002 - The Washington Post

Too Many Environmental Mandates?

The balance among farmers, cities and wildlife is a tenuous one -- especially in Southern California.

July 18, 2002 - Press-Enterprise

Proposed Water Standard Changes Rile Environmentalists

The last time Florida regulators sought public comment on a proposal affecting the future of the state's water bodies, agency officials had to beat a hasty retreat after 30 days of public outcry.

July 16, 2002 - The Tampa Tribune

Eco-friendly Bus Shelters

Eco-friendly bus shelters in New Delhi use solar energy and come equipped with a rain water harvesting facility.

July 16, 2002 - Gulf News

Sierra Club's Power Lunch: An End To Fossil Fuels?

Sierra Magazine's cover story features a "power lunch" with energy executives and environmentalists to address national energy policy.

July 15, 2002 - Sierra Club

Largest 'Green' Development In U.S.

Harlmen will be home to a groundbreaking, energy-efficient, affordable multifamily housing condominium using "smart" technologies.

July 11, 2002 - Environmental News Network

Senate Approves Nevada Nuclear Waste Site

Nevada's Yucca Mountain has won the dubious distinction as the nation's dumping site for nuclear waste. Lawsuits are planned.

July 10, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

GAO: ANWR Cleanup Costs Not Counted

A report by the General Accounting Office says oil firms haven't earmarked as much a $6 billion in future cleanup costs as a result of drilling near the drilling in the nearby Arctic National Wildlife Refuge park.

July 9, 2002 - The Kansas City Star

Greener Growth With Cleaner Coal

Growth without harming the environment is possible.

July 9, 2002 - The Economist

What Defines 'Wise Use' Of Public Land?

How do we balance economic values and environmental sensisbilities for public lands?

July 7, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

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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New York City School Construction Authority

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Village of Glen Ellyn

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Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.