Social / Demographics
Rapid Suburban Growth Strains Schools And Cities
An analysis of Miami-area schools shows that growth on the suburban fringe is increasing economic school segregation across the entire region.
Too Much Of A Good Thing
Maximizing choice for the individual can have a terribly negative impact on the whole.
Homelessness On The Rise
20% of the homeless live in the suburbs, 41% of the homeless are families with children--and other facts you should know about the changing face of homelessness.
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.
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?
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.'
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.
Top 10 Popular States For Retirees
Census Bureau report highlights some interesting trends about where retirees moving to.
Hundreds March To Highlight Urban Disparities
Rev. Jesse Jackson leads a march of hundreds to highlight challenges facing American cities.
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.
Fleeing California
For the first time, the people moving out of California outnumber the newcomers.
Demographic Dangers For 'Old Europe'
An aging population and low birth rates could have a devastating impact on Europe.
'Flash Mob' Hits Boston
The "flash mob" phenomenon hit Boston over the weekend. They are synchronized, collective, and so far, pointless.
Why 'the Suburbs Rule'
Part of a comprehensive three-part series on the love/hate relationship of the aging suburbs of Chicago.
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.
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.
One Town's Struggle To Accept Immigrants
An influx of immigrants has brought tension -- and violence -- to a Long Island community.
Europe's Population Problem
The economic and political consequences of Europe's population implosion are alarming.
Sprawl Can Make You Fat
Recent studies and advocacy efforts emphasize the link between health and urban planning and design.
The Fastest-Shrinking U.S. Cities
San Francisco's population declined by 1.5 percent between July 2001 and July 2002.
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.
One Hundred Miles
County of Mendocino
planning NEXT
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Montrose County
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
