Social / Demographics

How New York Has Changed

In some ways New York hasn't changed much since September 11. But economic and emotional impacts are still clear.

March 14, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Just What Is America?

The new U.S. Statistical Abstract does a remarkably good job of answering the question: Just what is America?

March 8, 2002 - Wall St. Journal

A City Saturated By Homelessness

San Francisco's liberal tolerance for homeless people appears to be near the breaking point.

March 6, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Overpopulation Is Overhyped

A Wall Street Journal commentary reports that the UN has declared overpopulation a nonissue.

March 5, 2002 - Wall St. Journal

The Pathology Of Density

Richard Carson explores what it is about human nature that makes us loathe density.

March 5, 2002 - Planetizen

Suburbanites Don't Walk Much

Seattle has become a laboratory for research into the connection among land use and health.

February 21, 2002 - The Seattle Times

Eco-terrorists On The Run

Perhaps as a result of 9/11, eco-terrorism has become a major focus of law enforcement agencies.

February 17, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Book Excerpt: Fast Food Nation

The first chapter of Eric Schlosser's New York Times bestseller "Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal."

February 13, 2002 - The New York Times

The Real Cost Of Fast Food

Review of New York Times Bestseller"Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal" by Eric Schlosser.

February 13, 2002 - The New York Times

Eco Terrorist Sentenced

Arsonist Mark Sands gets 18 years for string of fires he set to destroy luxury homes under construction.

February 13, 2002 - The Arizona Republic

Minorities: The New Majority

New political issues surface in cities where Latinos are the largest ethnic group.

February 10, 2002 - The New York Times

Singles Make Up Larger Share Of Suburban Households

This new analysis of 2000 Census data shows that the types of households fueling growth in metropolitan America are challenging conventional notions of who lives in cities and suburbs.

February 7, 2002 - The Brookings Institution

HUD's 2002 Income Limits Published

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development releases fiscal year 2002 income limits.

February 4, 2002 - HUD News

Eco Terrorists Convicted

It's much harder for the FBI to catch and convict these anti-growth terrorists than you might expect.

February 3, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The National Obesity Epidemic

Neal Pierce writes about the "obesity epidemic" in the U.S. and points out the obstacles facing solutions based on Smart Growth, more sidewalks, and reduced dependence on cars.

January 31, 2002 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Gentrification In Brooklyn, As Viewed From The Projects

Police and residents struggle to bridge the gap between gentrification and poverty that runs along "Murder Ave." in Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood.

January 22, 2002 - City Limits

San Francisco Cracks Down On Homeless

Proposed ordinances in San Francisco are a result of the city's "growing impatience" with people living in the streets.

January 19, 2002 - The New York Times

Has Suburbia Corrupted America?

Has America's affluence and comfort -- personified by the suburban dream -- left the country too weak to fight a war?

January 8, 2002 - The Atlantic Monthly

Homeless In A Minnesota Winter

Homelessness is on the rise across the nation but it hits harder in Minnesota, where winter temperatures can fall far below zero.

January 5, 2002 - The New York Times

Planning A New National Monument

As New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani left office, he reignited the debate about what should be built on the site of the WTC.

January 1, 2002 - The Seattle Times

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.