Social / Demographics

The Great Blackout Of 2003

A New York blogger details the blackout in New York with photos and links to other New York bloggers who recount their personal experiences.

August 18, 2003 - CamWorld

The New Immigration Capital

Why does this city attract more immigrants than New York or Los Angeles? And how does it house them without expanding into rural areas?

August 13, 2003 - The Economist

From Place To A State Of Mind

Locals in Orange County, CA are outraged by the inaccurate portrayal of their home on the new television show, 'The OC.'

August 13, 2003 - U.S. News And World Report

Artists Search For Affordable Studio Spaces Outside The City

Boston area artists are making reverse commutes to escape the escalating costs of studio space in the city.

August 13, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Top 10 Popular States For Retirees

Census Bureau report highlights some interesting trends about where retirees moving to.

August 11, 2003 - The Washington Post

Hundreds March To Highlight Urban Disparities

Rev. Jesse Jackson leads a march of hundreds to highlight challenges facing American cities.

August 7, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Talk Of The Nation: Can You Define A Suburb?

What is the defining characteristic of today's suburbs? A look at how the nation's suburbs have changed.

August 7, 2003 - National Public Radio

Fleeing California

For the first time, the people moving out of California outnumber the newcomers.

August 6, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Demographic Dangers For 'Old Europe'

An aging population and low birth rates could have a devastating impact on Europe.

August 6, 2003 - BBC News

'Flash Mob' Hits Boston

The "flash mob" phenomenon hit Boston over the weekend. They are synchronized, collective, and so far, pointless.

August 4, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Why 'the Suburbs Rule'

Part of a comprehensive three-part series on the love/hate relationship of the aging suburbs of Chicago.

August 2, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Best Places To Live In The U.S.

MSN.com publishes a list of top ten places to live in the United States in 2003.

July 29, 2003 - MSN

Friday Funny: Invasion Of The Flash Mobs

"Flash mobs" are a hit in New York and this unusual urban activity is now spreading around the world.

July 25, 2003 - The Orlando Sentinel

One Town's Struggle To Accept Immigrants

An influx of immigrants has brought tension -- and violence -- to a Long Island community.

July 24, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Europe's Population Problem

The economic and political consequences of Europe's population implosion are alarming.

July 22, 2003 - The Economist

Sprawl Can Make You Fat

Recent studies and advocacy efforts emphasize the link between health and urban planning and design.

July 16, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

The Fastest-Shrinking U.S. Cities

San Francisco's population declined by 1.5 percent between July 2001 and July 2002.

July 16, 2003 - Reuters

The Largest Cities In The U.S.

U.S. Census Bureau ranks cities by population size.

July 15, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

Nation's Fastest Growing Cities

The U.S. Census Bureau ranks cities by the percentage change in population size.

July 14, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

America's Sweatiest Cities

Deodorant company publishes the results of a survey on the sweatiest cities in the U.S.

July 11, 2003 - Old Spice

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.