Government / Politics
Will Energy Bill Fund World's Biggest Mall?
A three-part series in the Boston Globe demonstrates how the energy bill is a prime example of legislative process run amok.
GPS Used To By Cops To Track Suspects
legality of GPS devices being used by law enforcement without a warrant is questioned.
Rail To Santa Barbara, CA?
Santa Barbara County Supervisor Naomi Schwartz discusses the possibility of a rail line to Ventura County.
Minneapolis Names 'Results Manager'
Minneapolis has created a $108,000-a-year "results manager" position to oversee the city's efforts to be more responsive to its residents.
Bush, Kerry, And The Environment
Editorial compares the environmetal records of U.S. presidential candidates.
Environment May Prove Decisive In Close Election
If the U.S. presidential election is close, Bush and Kerry's stance on environmental issues may play a decisive role.
The Environmental Candidate
David Van Gilder analyzes John Kerry's record and George W. Bush's environmental legacy.
Cities And The Presidential Election
Neal Peirce on what the outcome of the presidential election means for the nation's states and cities.
Supreme Court To Rule On Eminent Domain
The Supreme Court will hear a case from Connecticut that will test the government's power of eminent domain.
War -- What Is It Good For? Driving!
Future historian may conclude that America's leaders sent its soldiers halfway around the world to die for our cars.
Clearing Out Fannie's 'Phantoms'
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need stronger regulation so they don't threaten the US financial system.
U.S. States, Cities Have A Lot At Stake in This Presidential Election
Neil Peirce explains that for states and local governments, the difference between Bush and Kerry is not insignificant.
Faith-Based Science
Carol Towarnicky is worried about the 'politicizing' of science.
Kerry And Bush Poles Apart On Climate Change
While President Bush has been refusing to address climate change through legislation, Senator John Kerry is advocating much stronger measures to combat it.
How Open Can An Open Session Be?
Does city staff need to 'dumb down' decision making if private negotiations are opened to the public?
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac In A Nutshell
The History News Network provides a brief introduction to these hugely influential Government Sponsored Enterprises -- and shows why their lack of public accountability in terms of their finances is of such concern to the Justice Department.
How Government Affects Cities
Governance affects the long-term competitiveness of the metropolitan economy.
Homeland Security To Buy Entire Town For Terror Drills
U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security will purchase an entire town to conduct anti-terrorism training.
Can Eminent Domain Benefit Private Developers?
A case that property rights advocates say may be the most important land use issue in decades goes before the Supreme Court September 27.
Blueprint For An Oil-Free America
The Rocky Mountain Institute announces the release of "Winning the Oil Endgame: Innovation for Profits, Jobs, and Security", a market-based plan to eliminate oil dependence by 2050.
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
