Government / Politics
Canadian Government Scandal Could Derail Kyoto, Urban Agenda
The Liberal Government's "New Deal" for cities will vanish if election is called.
Florida Lawmakers Seek To Cut Affordable Housing Cash
While Florida's real-estate boom has made affordable housing scarce and the state's income has increased, lawmakers seek to cut affordable housing funds.
Oil And Peace Apparently Don't Mix
Oil strategists plan for geopolitical drama as demand increases.
Sunne Wright McPeak Interviewed
As Governor Schwarzenegger’s secretary of Business, Transportatioin and Housing, Sunne Wright McPeak directs California's largest government agency.
The Challenge of Containing Sprawl
Though they want to contain sprawl, Florida's leaders cannot figure out how to pay for it.
Bush Administration's 'Demolition' of HUD Would Affect Millions
Millions of people who depend on the Department of Housing and Urban Development would face "frightening" living conditions under proposed budget cuts.
US Oil Addiction a 'National Security Crisis in the Making'
Former national security officials try to convince the Bush Administration to invest $1 Billion in lighter, more fuel efficient cars.
Furor Over Canada's Kyoto Legislation
The Canadian government's attempt to include monitoring of greenhouse gases under an existing Act is opposed by environmentalists, industry.
Peak Oil May Mean 'Monstrously Difficult' Times Ahead
Government, industry and the media are doing nothing to prepare America for the impacts of peak oil.
'Supermayor' Cleans Up Megalopolis
Bayani Fernando has what it takes to clean up a megalopolis of 13 million people.
Bush's Retro Energy Policy
Arianna Huffington analyzes the Bush administration's energy policy.
Crumbling Infrastructure Leading America to 'Third World' Conditions
The nation's infrastructure is "sliding towards failure".
Transit Won't Solve Our Dependence On Oil
Taking transit to work won't solve the global oil problem. But new strategies could reduce gasoline imports by two-thirds within 20 years.
The Danger Of Drilling In Alaska
Thomas L. Friedman writes that the Bush administration's energy policy and the "obsession" to drill for oil in Alaska's wildlife refuge "endangers" the U.S.
The Impact Of The Media On Civic Leadership
Media critic David Abel takes L.A.'s newspaper to task for abdicating its role in civic politics.
Friday Funny: Concerned, Obstinate Citizen Impacts Local Planning
Irv Draper fought ten long years to save taxpayers' money and ensure that a community pool would not be built.
Unfolding Texas Transit
Texas state's comptroller launches a battle against the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. Is this a debate about transit, or just bad politics?
Citizen Land Use Initiative Axed By Florida High Court
Florida State Supreme Court ruled that a proposed amendment to Florida's constitution to give voters final say over land use amendments can't go on the 2006 ballot.
College Towns Big Losers In Community Development Block Grant Cuts
Grants drying up and four new HUD funding formulas could cut funds up to 50 percent as "university loophole" disappears.
The Political Cost To Wal-Mart Supporters
Voters in the Southern California city of Rosemead oust two council members who supported Wal-Mart's plans to open a store in the city.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
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Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
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City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
