Middle East
Oil Producers Deny 'Peak Oil'
In an effort to counter "peak oil" theory, the oil industry has launched a campaign to educate oil-consuming nations that plenty of crude is available, and alternatives to oil are not necessary. The US Dept. of Energy will also research peak oil.
Technology Unlocks World's Biggest Oil Field
Three times larger than Saudi Arabia's proven reserves, the oil shale deposits in the Western United States are already being tapped, and are expected to eventually produce 10 million barrels/day in potentially an environmentally friendly manner.
Can Zena Malek Give Arab Cities An Identity?
Recognized as one of the world's most influential female Arabs, architect Zena Malek has emerged as the most outspoken critic of how cities are being built in the Arab world.
The Parking Dynamics Of Israeli Cities
As is the case in most places, changes in real estate and land use in Israeli cities have quickly translated into changes in the demand, and price paid for, parking spaces.
An Environmental Disaster For The Mediterranean
Six weeks after Israel bombed oil storage tanks south of Beirut, spilling between 10,000 and 15,000 tons of heavy fuel oil into the Mediterranean, attempts to clean up the disaster are only beginning to get underway.
Major Ecological Disaster In Lebanon
Oil spill threatens Eastern Mediterranean coast and could also affect Cyprus, Turkey, and Greece.
Environmental Cost Of War A Major Catastrophe For Lebanon
The Israeili bombing of fuel storage tanks, plus the attack on an Israeli warship, have released thousands of tons of oil into the coast off of Lebanon, and there are few resources available for a cleanup operation.
Will Fighting Spare The Paris Of The Middle East?
Beirut, thoroughly rebuilt and rejuvenated since the Lebanese civil war, has been heavily damaged in the current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, although there is still hope that its downtown may be spared.
Dubai Spends Billions To Become Major Global Metropolis
Petro-dollars are fueling the tiny emirate's ambitions to become one of the world's top commercial and tourist destinations. Experts wonder if Dubai's blazing growth is sustainable.
World's Fastest Growing City - A Photo Essay
Dubai is leading the pace as one of the world's fastest growing cities.
Coming Soon: The World's Largest Airport And 'Logistics City'
Billing itself as the world's largest airport and logistics center, "Dubai World Central" would be twice the size of Hong Kong Island, with an airport, office and residential zones and a golf resort. A light rail system would link the city's zones.
World's Biggest Embassy Will Be Visible From Space
While most aspects of the American reconstruction in Iraq is either behind schedule, over budget, or under investigation for fraud, the United States is building a massive "city within a city", an embassy so large it will be visible from space.
Dubai Looks To Improve CBD
The Dubai Forum for Sustainable Urban Development draws scholars from around the world to discuss best practices for development.
How To Fix Iraq’s Electricity Grid
The executive editor of the magazine of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers has some bright ideas about how to improve electricity provision in Iraq.
Town Planning For Iraq
A UK based town planning agency has been asked to look at the future of Najaf in Iraq.
Funds Run Out for 'Reconstructing' Iraq
The Bush Administration is not going to renew reconstruction dollars for Iraq once the present funding ends in June 2007.
Urban Planning In Its Most Primitive Form
The emerging and controversial Israeli barrier wall is in some ways a model of planning reduced to its most primitive goal: separation.
Transforming Dubai
Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed's dreams of turning Dubai into an internationally renowned city is getting a boost from 'Dubailand' -- a themepark almost twice as large as Disneyworld.
'The World' Comes To Dubai
Dubai's most ambitious architectural project since 'The Palm' is garnering worldwide attention, much to the delight of city officials.
A Sneak Peak At Ski Dubai
The Alps comes to the desert in the form of the third largest indoor ski resort in the world. Ski Dubai becomes part of the Mall of the Emirates -- the largest shopping center outside of the U.S.
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 Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
