Social / Demographics
Looking At London's Handling Of The Homeless
In looking to adopt some of the radical approaches employed in London to handle homelessness, Canadian cities like Toronto are courting controversy.
An Urbanite's Rural Experience
An city dweller shares her experiences relocating to a farm.
The Social Cost Of Gambling
In Canada, as gambling has quadrupled in the past decade, groups are now asking lawmakers to study the social costs.
The Suicide Bridge Movie
A filmaker ends up with footage of 19 deaths by people jumping off what is regarded as the world's No. 1 suicide landmark.
A Blueprint To Fight Poverty Around The World
A push by developed nations could cut poverty in half within a generation, the UN says.
Does Housing Mobility Policy Improve Health?
Evidence from studies on housing mobility suggests that mobility policy may have positive effects on health.
Kunstler's 'The Long Emergency'
Grove/Atlantic publishers offers a summary of James Howard Kunstler's new book, "The Long Emergency", to be published in May, 2005.
Wyoming's Two-edged Welfare Experiment
The state moves 90 percent off welfare, but many remain in poverty.
New York's Golden Age
New York in the 1970's was a chaotic and 'gritty' place to live. But it was also perhaps the most creative time the city ever experienced.
The 'Growth Machine'
Our current society -- based heavily on the subdivision and development -- benefits from more people.
Have A Cup Of Coffee And Save The Planet
Can coffee incentives cause worldwide environmental change?
Housing Crisis Causes Alarming Increase In U.S. Homelessness
Homeless advocates say a sharp increase in homelessness is caused by a housing crisis and economic hardships.
New Park And Transit Proposal For Atlanta Beltline
A report by the Trust for Public Land, which will be released Monday, knits together a nascent proposal for a 22-mile transit loop through 46 historic Atlanta neighborhoods with an ambitious blueprint for a 23-mile bike trail, 1,400 acres o
Can A City Ticket Its Homeless?
Nine homeless people have filed a class-action lawsuit in in San Diego federal court to fight tickets for illegal sleeping.
'Green' Holiday Gifts
From wearable solar radios to clothes made of organic cotton, 'green' gifts are becoming popular.
How Birthrates Impact Demographics
An obscure demographic factor -- birthrates -- is strongly correlated with partisan splits in both the 2000 and 2004 elections.
My Subway Map Is My Memory Album
Some people take pictures to capture memories; Kara Newman make check marks on a subway map.
Why Live In A State Of Fear?
From world overpopulation to global warming, writer Michael Crichton asks whether it is time for 'some healthy skepticism?'
Empty Nesters Moving Back To The City
Baby boomers who moved out of cities when they had kids, are now moving back.
A New Generation Of Homeless Vets?
Veterans of the Iraq war have begun showing up in the nation's homeless centers. Advocates are worried that it is just the beginning.
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
