Europe
New Transit For Venice: No Tourists Allowed
The City of Venice, Italy, has just opened a new waterbus for its canals that is reserved for use by local citizens only -- part of an effort to make the tourist-heavy city more friendly to its own people.
Agreement Bans Development Along Mediterranean Coast
A coalition of 21 countries has signed an agreement that will prohibit any development within 100 yards of the Mediterranean coast -- a broad agreement that will affect more than 29,000 miles of coastline.
As Tourism Booms, A Push For New Models
Two Turkish villages illustrate the impact of radically different approaches to development.
Norway Could Be Carbon-Neutral by 2030
The government of Norway has announced plans to offset all of its carbon emissions by 2030, a goal it had previously set for 2050.
Italian Trash Problem Is Nothing New
This op-ed looks at Naples, Italy, where protests over a garbage dump have halted collections and left rubbish piling in the city's streets. Though unpleasant,writes the author, the situation should not be surprising.
Lessons From Below Sea Level
Global warming is exacerbating the threat of flooding in low-lying areas such as Holland and California's Sacramento Delta. Politicians in California are looking to Holland for examples of how to prevent flooding from happening.
High-Speed Rail Network Push Blurs European Borders
Efforts to improve Europe's network of high-speed rail systems may also result in loosened border crossing rules.
Hans Monderman, Livable Streets Traffic Engineer, 1947-2008
Hans Monderman, the Dutch traffic engineer renowned for his innovative "shared space" plans emphasizing human interaction over mechanical traffic control devices, died this week.
Electric Car Sharing Service to Debut in Paris
Paris plans to unveil an electric car-sharing service throughout the city to complement its successful bike rental system.
Congestion Pricing Debuts in Milan
The city of Milan, Italy, has instituted a congestion pricing system.
The Smoke Clears In Paris
Beginning tomorrow, smoking will be banned in all public restaurants, bars and cafes in Paris, a city where smoking is as much a part of the culture as an addiction.
The German Urban Planning Workhorse
One German planner's influence has been seen in projects across the world. Now he's refocusing his eyes on his home country.
Height Restrictions May Be Lifted In Paris
This report from NPR looks at plans in Paris that could lift building height restrictions and dramatically alter the city's skyline.
New Car 'Carbon Fee/Rebate' Takes Effect In France
Come January 1, new car buyers in France may be charged a hefty carbon fee, or conversely, receive a carbon rebate, depending upon the emissions of the vehicle they purchase. The fee/rebate is strikingly similar to a twice-failed California bill.
Friday Funny: Payback For The Parking Czar
The head of traffic and parking enforcement in Rome, Italy was fired after parking illegally using a fraudulent handicapped permit.
City of Lighting
The urban lighting artist responsible for illuminating hundreds of Parisian landmarks tackles one last challenge before retiring: the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Spanish Government To Green Houses
Officials in Spain have announced billion-dollars plans to help homeowners retrofit and renovate houses to be more energy efficient.
The Marseille Model
As racial tensions erupt across France, the diverse city of Marseille has remained calm. Many look to it as a model for the future of an increasingly ethnically-mixed France and Europe.
Selling The Garden City That Isn't A Garden City
This article from the Warsaw Business Journal looks at how the concept of the Garden City is gladly embraced by developers to market their housing projects, but rarely are its design characteristics included in the actual development.
Tapping The Power Of The Desert Sun
The European Union and the desert countries of Northern Africa may form a collaborative effort to harvest solar energy in the desert areas. The solar power effort could power about one-sixth of Europe if it goes through.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
