Infrastructure Bank

Infrastructure Bank Included in 2011 US Budget

The Obama Administration is including a $4 billion plan to create a national infrastructure bank as part of its 2011 federal budget proposal.

February 2, 2010 - The New York Times

Obama Eyes Infrastructure Bank

In a recent interview with newspaper columnists, President Barack Obama spent some time discussing the idea of a national infrastructure bank and the chances of one taking shape.

February 20, 2009 - The Washington Post

U.S. May Look to Replicate EU's Infrastructure Bank

According to sources in Europe, the Obama Administration has sought advice from European Union officials about emulating the EU's infrastructure bank.

January 28, 2009 - The Independent

Taking America's Infrastructure to the Bank

All indicators show that America's infrastructure -- from roads to bridges to sewers to airports -- is in dire need of investment and repair. Can a National Infrastructure Bank make the difference?

March 2, 2008 - Campaign for America's Future

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.

Top Books

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Top Schools

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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.