consumer behavior

Climate Change

Climate Concerns Largely Absent in Auto Showrooms

A consumer survey found that less than a third of respondents considered carbon emissions or the environment when they last purchased a motor vehicle, yet three-quarters of Americans consider climate change a major problem or crisis.

February 7, 2020 - Streetsblog USA

Milwaukee

Why Free Rides on the Milwaukee 'Hop' Streetcar Are a Bad Idea

Citing the psychological impact of doughnuts and the American Red Cross, one opinion writer questions the wisdom of a recent sponsorship deal.

January 4, 2018 - Urban Milwaukee

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Mapping Lifestyle, Age, Income, and Population Density by ZIP Code

Esri offers a new product called Tapestry Segmentation, which overlays geography with U.S. Census and marketing data.

October 10, 2014 - The Wall Street Journal

After the Crash: How Will People Live and Spend in the New Economy?

Kathleen Madigan takes a look at new research that considers the shift in America's living situations, and what it means for consumer behavior.

May 20, 2012 - The Wall Street Journal

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.