Infrastructure
Ohio Growth Posing Environmental Threats
Growth and urban development are posing significant threats to air quality in Northeast Ohio, and many planners are looking at ways to reduce the threats.
California Experts on 'Establishing a Framework for Equitable Growth'
California's population is not only immense, it's incredibly diverse. Building the infrastructure to serve the state's current residents has proven a difficult task -- one that won't get any easier.
The Property Tax and the Fortunes of Older Industrial Cities
Discontent with one particular type of public levy, the local property tax, is gaining momentum across the country. Disgruntled homeowners are demanding that governors and mayors find alternative methods to raise revenue.
Citywide Wi-Fi On Verge of Self-Sustainability In Minneapolis
The Minneapolis citywide wi-fi network is expected to become self-sustaining by February, according to officials.
O, Embattled Town of Bethlehem
Competing ancient claims to land, religious fervor and the construction of a massive "security" wall make Bethlehem the most contested city on Earth.
Treating Wastewater Closer To Home
Treating wastewater at the neighborhood level can save money on public infrastructure while providing environmental benefits.
Growth In Focus After City Halts Water System Expansion
The desert city of Tucson, Arizona, recently decided to halt the expansion of its municipal water system. This decision has been taken as an oppotunity by planners to discuss the city's future growth.
Lack Of Foresight Hung Atlanta Up To Dry
Poor planning has put Atlanta in the drought-stricken position it's in now, and there are few signs that anything is changing on that front, according to this editorial from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Portland's Streetcar Possibility Affecting Two Major Transportation Projects
Pending plans to extend Portland's streetcar system are causing two current transportation infrastructure projects to cautiously tip-toe forward and not make any moves that would prevent the future option of the streetcar from being included.
A Quiet Drive
New types of pavements are being tested in Washington that make highway traffic noticeably quieter.
Friday Funny: Crumbling Infrastructure Likely Means 'Something'
This article from The Onion looks back at the infrastructure problems that defined 2007, asking what they signify for the country.
Miami On The Verge Of Major Downtown Makeover
County officials are moving forward with four mega-projects designed to improve downtown Miami. Critics wonder if they will really benefit the taxpayer.
U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty Challenged By Mexican Farmers
A 1944 international treaty that requires the transfer of millions of gallons of water from Mexico to the U.S. from the Rio Grande is being challenged by Mexican farmers who are routinely deprived of water every five years when the transfer occurs.
Second Life Used To Solve Real World Engineering Challenges
A UC Irvine professor and a transportation firm are teaming up to use the online virtual world Second Life to test real world public transit ideas.
New Buses Help, But Are Only First Step
New buses being added to Victoria, British Columbia's transit fleet are being warmly welcomed, but this editorial argues much more needs to be done to deal with the area's increasing congestion and mobility issues.
Dry Southeast States Nearer To Water Deal
The governors of Florida, Alabama and Georgia have come to a tentative agreement on how to divvy up the water supplied by shared rivers, giving hope that the 17-year water rights battle between the states may soon come to an end.
Most Hated Transit System
The new public transit system in Santiago, Chile, is having implementation troubles, and it's leaving many commuters upset.
Streets May Hold Solution To Seattle's Freeway Problem
The governor of Washington is leaning towards surface street options and public transit as possible solutions to the traffic problem posed by Seattle's crumbling inner city freeway, the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Louisville Metro Stepping Up Its Planning for Pedestrians
Jerry Abramson, mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, has announced plans to invest $100,000 in creating a pedestrian plan for his city.
Bangalore Techies Advocate For Bicycling Amenities
As the city traffic grinds to a crawl due to the rising amount of vehicles on the road, techies in Bangalore have taken a liking to commuting on bicycles.
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
