Government / Politics
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.
America the Crumbling
A report issued by the American Society of Civil Engineers gives the nation's infrastructure a D grade, citing failing public transit services, crowded schools and crumbling roads.
Palm Beach County Voters Elect Development Advocates
Why did Palm Beach County voters concerned about congestion, the environment, and rapid development elect pro-growth candidates in municipal elections?
'Peak Oil' and the Future of Humanity
If the "Peak Oil" theory is true, something must be done. If it is not true, something must still be done to curb the instability, pollution, terrorism and war inherent in the petroleum economy.
Smart Growth Governor Revamps Game Plan
Michigan's Jennifer Granholm thinking bigger, playing tougher
An Open Letter To L.A.'s Next Planning Director
The Center for Law in the Public Interest publishes an open letter to the city's next mayor and planning director calling for a new vision.
Eminent Domain Abuse In Bay Area Redevelopment?
Use of minent domain for redevelopment activities in some San Francisco Bay Area cities is controversial.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
