Government / Politics
Local 'Green' Economies Seen as Boost to Progressive Politics
Growing acceptance of local self-reliance, "green buildings" and alternative technologies indicates that new economic structures are more effective than protest in promoting environmental protection and social equity.
Canada's New Budget Gives Boost to Cities
Canadian cities will get a portion of the Federal gas tax to fund public transportation and other major infrastructure projects.
California's 'Lifestyle Bills'
Legislators have unveiled a package of proposals being called 'lifestyle bills' aimed at limiting sprawl, reducing traffic and increasing housing.
Study: Eminent Domain Used As First Resort, Not Last
A new report by the Reason Foundation finds that using eminentdomain often fails to help achieve economic development goals.
Why Do Fish & Wildlife Scientists Hate America?
Fish & Wildlife Service scientists report political pressure, distortion.
Cyclists' Critical Mass
A mayoral candidate rides with a controversial cyclists rights group during a monthly protest event.
Grassroots Groups Target Noise
Serenity is becoming more elusive as rural land is developed and densities rise; noise ordinances are being reconsidered.
Budget Slashes Community Development Block Grants
Deep cuts to community development have been titled the "Strengthening America's Communities Initiative."
Oil to Hit $65 per Barrel if Iran Attacked, Economist Warns
Repercussions to global economy could be worse than those of the Iraq war.
What Would Robert Moses Do?
The play "Boozy: The Life, Death, and Subsequent Vilification of Le Corbusier and, More Importantly, Robert Moses" opens Off-Broadway in New York this month.
Managing The Megalopolis
Can the mayor of São Paulo, South America's biggest city, steer it to a better future?
Demand For Oil In Asia Soaring
With increasing car use in India and China will come a surge in their need for oil. The potential volatility from such aggressive oil politics could bring China and India into conflict with Western, Japanese and other regional interests.
Upcoming U.S. Budget May Slash Environment, Housing
The impacts of tax cuts and the sluggish economy may mean reductions in spending on social programs and the environment when the budget is unveiled next week.
Privatized Toll Roads Could Net $10 Billion
First Illinois, now New Jersey. Will privatizing toll roads become the next new trend?
Looking Back at Federal Housing Reform
The Brookings Institution reports on the progress and success of public housing reform and vouchers.
The Homeless Census
Cities and counties across the country are undetaking a massive effort to count the homeless.
NIMBYs, BANANAs And NIMTOOs
'Pod thinking' results in planning that fails to look beyond the small community and encourages NIMBYism, BANANAs, and NIMTOOs.
Devastated Falluja Faces Uncertain Future
The Iraqi city of Falluja may require more than $1 billion to rebuild; the U.S. is promising a fraction of that.
Organized Environmental Irresponsibility In Mexico
Toxic spills by Mexico's oil company, Pemex have turned a coastal area into 'one of the most contaminated regions in the world.'
Christine Todd Whitman's New Book
Former EPA administrator Christie Whitman's forthcoming book assails GOP's rightward lurch.
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 Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
