Infrastructure
Bicycles No Longer Welcomed In China's Cities
China's pell-mell race towards modernization reduces reliance on bicycle for transportation.
Cox Says Sydney Needs More Freeways
Wendell Cox has diagnosed what he sees as Sydney, Australia's most crippling problem: not enough freeways. Australian developers have taken in America's most vocal supporter of sprawl, who is pushing for more drivability in Sydney.
Rebuilding Mississippi's Gulf Coast
What the state of Mississippi has learned in one year of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.
US Conference of Mayors Releases Homeland Security Report
Mayor's Conferences Releases Survey of 183 Cities on emergency preparedness and homeland security.
America's Aging Sewers In Deep Trouble
The nation's corroded sewer pipes have reached the end of their planned life cycle, but few people notice until they break.
Drawing Lessons From Major Disasters
A new report contains lessons for planners and other public officials who are concerned about recent public disasters.
Infrastructure Key To Controlling Water Shortage
A report released by the World Wildlife Fund warns that water shortages are a problem all over the world, including industrialized countries. Repairing and improving water infrastructure is one of the essential steps to take to battle the shortage.
Developing A New Vision For Seattle's Green Infrastructure
A recent column calls on the city’s residents to come together to develop a 100-year plan to keep the 'Emerald City' green and livable.
A Prescription For An Ailing Urban Habitat
The ills that affect our cities can be cured with more sustainable urban planning, says one Australian public health practitioner.
The Surreal Tale Of Katrina's Planning Mishaps
Fortune magazine provides one of the most thorough accounts of the political shuffling that occurred in Hurricane Katrina's wake.
Do Voter Initiatives Improve Public Infrastructure Investment?
Recent research on the initiative process questions the efficiency and effectiveness of direct voter involvement in public infrastructure investment.
3 Proposals For Replacing Seattle's Viaduct
Washington State Dept. of transportation offers 3 proposals for replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
Alaska's Audacious Infrastructure Ideas
"Crackpot schemes' or ambitious thinking? In the largest state in the nation, often criticized for "bridges to nowhere" visions, no idea is too outlandish.
Stormwater Runoff -- A Community Amenity?
Dealing with stormwater runoff and the pollutants it carries has been the responsibility of civil engineers for decades. But it's been suggested that planners and architects elevate this infrastructural concern to the heights of community design.
Audio Interview With 'Aerotropolis' Author
Writer Greg Lindsay discusses his article "Rise of the Aerotropolis" which was featured in the July/August issue of Fast Company.
New Parking Meters Aim To Boost Cities' Revenue
A U.S. firm is testing new smart parking meters that use sonar technology to reset its timer when a car leaves a parking space.
What Can We Learn From The Big Dig Problems?
Anthony Flint asks: What can we learn from the failures of Boston's Big Dig about what needs to change about planning and building mega-projects?
Australians Reject Recycled Sewage Water Plan
Officials have been unable to convince residents that a "toilet to tumbler" recycled water scheme would provide drinking water that is safe and reliable.
Boston To Join, Add To The Wi-Fi Revolution
In an effort to maintain more control over the system and to boost its own economy, Boston plans to depart from the model used in other U.S. cities by turning its Wi-Fi network over to a non-profit organization.
Is Boston's Big Dig Becoming One of Engineering's Biggest Mistakes?
Forums and blogs are appearing on the Internet where many engineers are anonymously speculating about the range of problems to come for the Big Dig/Central Artery Tunnel Project.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
