Europe
Car-sharing: 'A Cure For The Twin Evils'
Boosterism for car-sharing runs high. Users pay less in parking and insurance and love the extra pocket change.
Stockholm's Traffic Management Solution
Because of Stockholm's unique layout spread around an archipelago connected by many bridges, traffic is notoriously bad. The solution could lie in a tiered pricing structure for tolls on motorists depending on what time of day they travel.
The Growing Culture Of Childlessness
Even in the more traditional societies in Europe and Japan, more and more women delaying motherhood, or forgoing it completely. Accompanying the shift is a whole industry, from restaurants to real estate developers, catering to childless households.
The Birth Of Modern Berlin And Paris
A new art exhibit illustrates the turn of the century transformations of two European cities, as documented by artists such as Monet, Pissarro and Toulouse-Lautrec.
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.
Louvre's Iconic Glass Pyramid Due For Redesign
With crowds overwhelming the modern glass atrium, original architect I.M. Pei has been brought in to rethink the Paris museum's controversial entrance.
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.
Wal-Mart Struggles, Pulls Out Of Europe
After struggling for years in Germany, Wal-Mart is discovering that its formula for success struggles in cultures not wholly dependent on the automobile.
Ten Principles for Creating Value from Local Government Property
Local authorities in the UK are responsible for around £130 billion of real estate. Arguably, this asset base represents the largest untapped resource in local government.
France's Pedestrian Utopia
The French city of Montpellier's experiment in car-free planning is a future worth sharing, writes John Allemang.
Moscow Goes British
A new housing development in Moscow takes its inspiration from the Russian elite's affection for all things British. The largest housing development since the fall of Communism will recreate an English village with a view of the Kremlin.
An Invented Street On An Imaginary Piazza
Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas puts a new spin on convention center design.
Rome's Speleologists
Marco Placidi is one of a growing number of 'Speleologists' in Rome -- where some of the world's most important history lies undiscovered beneath the modern city, in sewers, long-lost passages, and murky ponds.
Germany Loosens Its Carbon Emission Restrictions
Germany is straying from the European Union's stated goals of compliance with the Kyoto Protocol by postponing emission reduction requirements for some of the country's largest and most polluting industries.
Duany Set To Lecture In Scotland
A lecture for the UHI Millenium Institute will be included in Andres Duany's upcoming trip to Inverness, Scotland, where he will be working with Moray Estates to plan a new town.
Stockholm's Congestion Tax Works
The toll cordon around central Stockholm has reduced weekday motor vehicle traffic. Will voters support its continued operation in an advisory referendum vote in September 2006?
Mayor's Plan To Keep Paris From Shrinking
Concerned by shrinking population and jobs, Paris' mayor outlines his plan for infrastructure investments and affordable housing creation.
Spanish Neighborhood To Mix Housing And Agriculture In 'Sociopolis'
The new development in Valencia, Spain, harkens back to a 1,000-year-old way of life, integrating small agricultural lands with housing, using a modern, high-rising twist.
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
