Infrastructure
South African Infrastructure Projects Slowing Private Development
Large-scale infrastructure projects in South Africa are rapidly increasing land costs and the costs of building. Some fear these projects may create a slow-down in private development.
Photo Tour Of A Venezuelan Barrio
This photo slide show gives a detailed look at one of Venezuela's most populated barrios. With more than 120,000 people in 237 acres, the barrio is in control of its infrastructure construction, as well as its transportation planning.
Sustainable Development Program Benefits Cuba's Mountain Dwellers
A sustainable development program in the Cuban mountains has shown success in revitalizing and diversifying the agricultural-based economy of the mountain regions, as well as in implementing basic infrastructure.
Cities Try Online Fix For Parking Crunch
The City of Santa Monica, California, provides real-time parking availability information on the Internet in hopes of relieving traffic problems from motorists circling for a parking space.
The Best Parking Spot In Britain
A parking enthusiast drives around the United Kingdom to find the best car park experience.
Australian Drought Brings Restrictions, Plans For New Sources
As a record-breaking drought leaves Melbourne dry, the government is considering imposing broad restrictions on water use. Water storage levels are now less than 43% and are expected to drop below 30% by March.
Nicaragua Looks To Rival Panama Canal
A plan to be presented to the Nicaraguan National Assembly this month proposes creating a 172-mile waterway to connect the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, offering a rival to the Panama Canal roughly 500 miles to the Southeast.
Big Dig Safety Review Finds Only 'Minor Flaws'
Gov. Mitt Romney releases an engineering review that finds Boston's Big Dig to be 'fundamentally safe' but recommends some repairs.
How To Keep New York Afloat
With sea levels rising, once-a-century floods may become once-in-20-years events. One solution: huge storm-surge barriers.
Does Runoff Have To Run Off?
Can we green our streets and still preserve urbanism? Seattle and Portland may show us the way.
Urban Ecosystems That Can Save Cities
Well planned urban landscapes can do more than beautify a city, they can provide ecological stability and protect urban areas from threats.
Infrastructure Can't Keep Pace Alberta's Oil Sands Development
In an unprecedented move, the Province of Alberta's energy regulator has issued a warning that time is running out to put in place the infrastructure -- including roads, schools and health care -- needed to keep pace with oil sands development.
How Cities Compete In The Media Economy
American cities suffer from outdated infrastructure that inhibits the local economy and quality of life. Those cities that can evolve to meet the needs of the information age will be the ones to prosper immensely in the next 10-20 years.
Rail Agreement Links Asia To Europe
An agreement has been reached between 18 countries to move forward on a long-sought plan to connect railways between Singapore and Turkey, creating a vast network expected to boost the economies of currently remote areas.
Romanian Infrastructure Catches Up
In Romania, construction of infrastructure was formerly a slow and inefficient process that left many in the country without access to basic needs like water and roads. But now, construction has picked up and the country's services have vastly improved.
Record Funding For Transportation On Election Day Ballots
33 transportation-related ballot measures worth more than $55 billion face voters this election.
Florida May Replenish Groundwater With Treated Sewage To Allow Growth
Broward County, Florida, is considering a plan to reduce a growing demand on Everglades water by replenishing groundwater with treated sewage. The plan is generating outcry from environmentalists who worry the sewage won't be treated enough.
Environmental Groups Sue To Block Highway Construction
Environmental Defense and the Maryland chapter of the Sierra Club say they plan to file a lawsuit to prevent the construction of an 18-mile segment of highway which they claim will violate clean-air standards.
Location, Location, Accessibility
When it comes to real estate, the mantra has always been "location, location, location". But now, as congestion and sprawling development increase rapidly, that mantra is being modified to include "accessibility".
Utah Ranchers Fight To Block Nevada Water Pumping
Officials in Nevada have made plans to pump water in from a remote and untouched location near the state's border with Utah. Ranchers and environmentalists in Utah are not too happy about it.
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 Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
