The energy crisis has renewed interest in drilling under the Great Lakes, the world's largest supply of fresh surface water.
"Increased drilling for oil and natural gas pockets beneath the Great Lakes is emerging as the latest flash point between the Bush administration and environmentalists, as Michigan's Republican governor, John M. Engler, prepares to lift leasing restrictions on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron that he imposed in 1997."
Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan
FULL STORY: Risks, Benefits of Lake Drilling Argued
Planetizen Federal Action Tracker
A weekly monitor of how Trump’s orders and actions are impacting planners and planning in America.
Vehicle-related Deaths Drop 29% in Richmond, VA
The seventh year of the city's Vision Zero strategy also cut the number of people killed in alcohol-related crashes by half.
As Trump Phases Out FEMA, Is It Time to Flee the Floodplains?
With less federal funding available for disaster relief efforts, the need to relocate at-risk communities is more urgent than ever.
Florida Law Could Eliminate Dedicated Bus Lanes
A new law calls for a minimum ridership of 6,000 passengers in the first year for new bus rapid transit lines. To date, no bus lines in the Tampa Bay region come close.
How Bike-Friendly Is Your City?
PeopleForBikes just released its annual rankings.
US Rents Squeezing Low-Income Tenants
Despite a recent — and slowing — apartment construction boom, renters at the lower end of the income scale are still struggling to find housing.
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.
Sarasota County Government
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)