North America
Universities Integrate Design Education, Environmental Practices
A look at six programs in the U.S. that are putting environmental principles to practice in education.
Will Deep Water Drilling Prevent The End Of Oil?
The new oil and gas field discovered in the Gulf of Mexico is of epic proportion -- not only in amount of oil (increasing US reserves by 50%), but the technology used to tap it. A new wave of deep water drilling is to be expected.
The Youngest Mayor In America
After the recent death of previous mayor Bob O’Connor, Luke Ravenstahl has found himself to be the youngest mayor of any major city in the Country.
Boise Light Rail: Fantasy or Reality?
Boise's proposal for commuter light-rail chugs along.
Six Achievable Steps To Confront Global Warming
A new report from U.S. PIRG identifies achievable strategies for the United States to reduce global climate impacts by 20 percent.
Avoiding Public Transit Cooties
Entrepreneurs and transit agencies are trying to help riders cope with their fears of germs on trains and buses.
The Impact Of Autos On Global Warming
A new report by Environmental Defense examines Americans' auto emission contributions to global warming.
Electricity, Oil Or Gas? Fueling The Motorcar Age
Gasoline beat out other alternatives in the 1920's as the energy source for new autos.
An Innovative Solution For A Skinny Lot
The Aspen Lofts, a new condominium project planned for downtown Boise, is making use of what others would call wasted space.
Doctor Blames Health Problems On Developers
Where people live has been shown to relate directly to how much they exercise, as well as to excessive child obesity and the increasing incidence of diabetes. Real estate developers are being held to blame for creating auto-reliant, unhealthy towns.
Drawing Lessons From Major Disasters
A new report contains lessons for planners and other public officials who are concerned about recent public disasters.
Health Effects Of Built Environment Examined
A new report looks at the relationship between the built environment and public health. This report identifies how development can affect public health, while providing advice for improving public health through changes in development patterns.
Building A College Town
Mansfield, Connecticut, just doesn't cut it as a "college town," so locals together with the University of Connecticut are creating one.
Is Infill Development Just Vertical Sprawl?
Opponents of high density development argue that urban infill causes just as many problems as traditional sprawl.
Earth-Bermed Homes Providing Relief From Hot Summer
Earth-sheltered houses save some residents of Longmont, CO from excessive heat and cold while cutting energy bills.
The Greening Of Wal-Mart
A recent environmental strategy meeting at Wal-Mart headquarters was attended by a host of eco-celebrities, including Al Gore, and serves as another signal that the company is serious about improving its green credentials.
Issues and Trends in the Design of Outdoor Public Space
A series of roundtables across the country captures the ideas of design and planning professionals in regard to creating outdoor public spaces.
Replacing Freeways With Boulevards Is Pedestrian-Unfriendly
A recent commentary argues that surface-level boulevards may be bigger barriers to waterfront pedestrian access than the elevated freeways the replace.
The Younger Crowd Wants Transit
As the country's housing preferences shift from the widely spread to the urban and dense, the prevalence of transit-oriented development planning increases.
Urban Renewal in Post-Industrial Detroit
As part of a larger, worldwide series, Guardian's architecture critic Dejan Sudjik writes about grand plans for Detroit's turnaround.
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
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
