Government / Politics
The Candidates on Roads To Growth
The presidential candidates offer their positions on real estate markets.
Whose Park Is It Anyway?
Anti-Bush protestors are being denied permits to stage rallies in Central Park.
Court Opens Way For Open-space Initiative In Utah
A popular petition to raise money for preservation of open space in Utah will now likely be on the November ballot, thanks to the Utah Supreme Court
Utah High Court Disqualifies Citizen Referendum
The Utah Supreme Court rules that a citizen referendum attempting to overturn a rezone was not appropriate.
Fix-it-First: A Common Sense Planning Approach
Newly conceptualized strategy to focus development expenditures into areas served by existing infrastructure and services shows promise by finding nexus between budget efficiency and quality of life and community development issues.
Reducing Our Dependence On Foreign Oil
Unlike current energy plans proposed by President Bush and Senator Kerry, both supply and demand sides of the transportation issue will have to be addressed to make a meaningful impact in reducing the dependence on foreign oil.
TEA Reauthorization Places Public Transit Alternatives At Risk
"In a climate of record level oil prices, a bill approved by the House Appropriations Committee just before Congress recessed for the party conventions would substantially curtail travel options for the public."
Town-gown Relations Take Nasty Turn In Ann Arbor
Amid concerns about fire hazards, city calls for banning front porch couches, a long-loved feature in student neighborhoods.
Urbicide: The Battle For Cities
Urban planning has become an intensefocal point for US military strategy.
Environment Crops Up In Kerry's Acceptance Speech
John Kerry's well-received speech at the Democratic National Convention included several gems for the green-minded in the audience.
If Cities Were On Anyone's Agenda
The top forgotten presidential campaign issue is the struggle of American cities reeling from fresh budget problems, according to New York Times Op-Ed columnist Bob Herbert.
Pro-business Residents Change Tune On Development
Activist residents are changing the way developers do business.
The Environmental Record Of John Edwards
A review of the environmental record of John Edwards, John Kerry's running mate for the 2004 U.S. presidential election.
Sherman's March To Wal-Mart
The swath of destruction to farmland and natural areas caused by urban sprawl in the American South is worse than the damage wrought by General Sherman's March to the Sea during the Civil War.
'Top 10 Stupid Environmental Policies'
To be environmentally smart, we need only to be less stupid.
Fund Transit Along With Roads
Ignoring transit, Utah County commissioners vote to put road tax on November ballot.
Boston Greenway Mired In Red Tape
Through the newly-signed agreement, Boston gets a look at the convoluted operation of the Big Dig parks.
Support For Utah Open Space Initiative
Utah candidates for Governor support open space initiative, though measure may fail to make it to the November ballot.
A 'Giant Step' For Green Buildings
Senator from Vermont introduces bill that will provide legislation to provide for Green Federal Buildings and Schools.
New Orlean's New 'Potty Ordinance'
Are new ordinances the answer to the surge in public urination in 'adult playgrounds' such as Las Vegas and New Orleans?
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
