Humor
Sound Bite Society
Planners who have a hard time persuading elected officials or the public at large should take a cue from the late attorney Johnnie Cochran and come up with a phrase that will stick in the minds of citizens.
Small Town America Movie Tourism
A small town in Idaho is looking to capitalize on the success of a cult film by drawing more visitors.
How New Yorkers Would Use The Smart Car
Dan Barry conjures up unintended uses for DiamlerChrysler new ultracompact Smart Car.
Exploring New York City - A Multimedia Journey
A resident of New York City offers multimedia impressions of the city, its modes of transport, and environmental history.
Friday Funny: A Father's Day Gift
A Father's Day gift that Dad could use.
'Mister Environmental Disaster'
Mike Armstrong can't stand the environmental 'blame game'.
One Urban Planner's Dream Job
Two weeks after graduating from UW-Madison with a Master's degree in urban and regional planning, Ryan Ziegelbauer is competing against 23 other finalists to be a Legoland California model builder. The coveted position is highly competitive.
Friday Funny: 'SurvivaBall' -- Gated Community of One
In another elaborate hoax, "The Yes Men" impersonators pose as representatives of Halliburton at a conference and present a device to "solve global warming." Attendees fail to catch on and ask serious questions.
Friday Funny: Beaver Falls Prey To Analysis Paralysis
Dam builder Dennis Messner has overanalyzed his upcoming construction project, calling himself an "integration-minded postmodernist". Pretty advanced thinking for a beaver.
Cartoon: Our Way Of Life
Editorial cartoonist Tom Toles comments on the way we live.
Friday Funny: Detroit Bound For Scrapyard
Like so many of the cars it produced, Motor City is heading for the scrapyard, the Onion reports.
Friday Funny: The Joys Of Public Transportation
Would you be able to hear conversations like this in your personal car? Of course not.
Friday Funny: Hot Or Not -- For McMansions
The Austin Chronicle has released a new website -- the Bloat-O-Meter -- where users can rate the relative obesity of their neighbors' homes.
Humor Helps New Orleans Survive Tragedy
Many in New Orleans use humor to help them deal with the devastation after Hurricane Katrina.
Friday Funny: Buying A Fuel Efficient Car
Dilbert considers buying a fuel efficient car.
Friday Funny: City Parking Lot Can't Compete With Wal-Mart's Parking Lot
It's a shame when a Mom n' Pop parking lot falls victim to another 'Area' Wal-Mart.
Friday Funny: Parrot Quiz
Take San Francisco Weekly's quiz to find out if you are an apologist for the Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill.
Friday Funny: Free Toilets And Trees
The L.A. Department of Water and Power is providing the free installation services in an effort to reduce energy consumption citywide.
Friday Funny: Colorado State Capitol Off Color
At least the holiday decoration looked better than a "radioactive, rancid birthday cake."
Friday Funny: Area Man To Stand Trial For Selling Subway Token
Taking public transportation quite seriously in Atlanta.
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.
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
