Environment

When You Can't Win, Get What You Can

As it becomes more likely that Nevada's Yucca Mountain will become the new national nuclear waste dump, planning turns practical.

May 28, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Quenching Atlanta's Thirst

As the city continues to grow, questions about water supply have entered the consciousness of local officials.

May 27, 2002 - The New York Times

The Environment Continues To Improve

The Pacific Research Institute publishes their Index Of Leading Environmental Indicators 2002, with surprising results.

May 26, 2002 - Pacific Research Institute

Untaming The Missouri River

Army Corps hears requests to fluctuate river flow to improve wildlife and recreation.

May 22, 2002 - Earth Times

Outgoing Governor Ushers In New Coastal Protections

Gov. Parris N. Glendening added to his environmental record by signing into law new protections for Maryland's coastal bays.

May 21, 2002 - The Washington Post

A New Plan For Alaska Forest

The U.S. Forest Service has drawn up a new plan for the second-largest national forest in the U.S.

May 19, 2002 - The New York Times

Introduction To Watershed Assessment

Site-specific evaluation is important before watershed restoration efforts begin.

May 17, 2002 - Stormwater

Most Valuable Coral Reef In The World

Researchers are staggered by the amount of life supported by a cluster of reefs in a remote archipelago off Indonesia.

May 17, 2002 - BBC News

Cable Project Proceeds Despite Environmental Concerns

Construction has begun on a cable crossing the Long Island Sound that critics say won't address electicity concerns and will cause grave environmental damage.

May 17, 2002 - The Hartford Courant

Air Quality - Only As Bad As It's Always Been?

Air monitoring in Lower Manhattan leads to some reassurances and more questions.

May 16, 2002 - The New York Times

Should Gov. Bush Sign Crucial Everglades Bill?

Florida Governor Jeb Bush wants to sign a bill this week that would pay for a billion-dollar public works project in the Everglades -- but also restricts the right of citizens to challenge developments on environmental grounds.

May 16, 2002 - The St. Petersburg Times

Urban Sprawl Versus The Florida Gator

In the checkered saga of the Sunshine State's fast-paced growth, it is hard to find a more emblematic story than man's conflict with the alligator.

May 14, 2002 - The Los Angeles Times

A Different Theme Park

A theme park in Gilroy, CA, celebrates trees.

May 12, 2002 - The Washington Post

Saving A Dying River In South Florida

Activists criticize water management practices that they say harms the Loxahatchee River in Florida.

May 9, 2002 - Sun-Sentinel

New Law Mandates A Clean Environment

Californians passed Proposition 40, a bond to fund efforts that protect and improve the environment.

May 2, 2002 - The Trust for Public Land

First U.S. 'Gold Standard' Green Building

The Department of Environmental Protection's Cambria, PA building is the first to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's "gold" standard.

April 29, 2002 - Brownfields.com

The Riverkeeper: Harrison Ford To The Rescue

Hollywood star Harrison Ford will use his private fleet of aircraft to patrol the Hudson River for prevent pollution and document the impact of sprawl.

April 26, 2002 - The Scotsman

Bio-tech In Your Backyard

Genetically-modified "low-mow" grass may soon show up at front lawn or golf course near you.

April 26, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

PA Rejects Call To Delay Sale Of Gas Drilling Rights

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resource rejected a call by environmental groups to delay sale of gas drilling rights.

April 24, 2002 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Green With Ideology

The hidden agenda behind the "scientific" attacks on Bjørn Lomborg’s controversial book, The Skeptical Environmentalist.

April 24, 2002 - Reason Online

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.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

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.