Night Sky

Milky Way in Big Bend National Park, Texas.

Turning Out the Lights on Light Pollution

Limiting light pollution can have beneficial effects for humans, animals, and the local economy.

December 5, 2023 - Smart Cities Dive

View of dark night sky with visible Milky Way over dark forest.

The Importance of Dark Skies

Why light pollution harms humans and the environment.

October 11, 2023 - The Daily Yonder

Artist Envisions the Elusive Pleasures of Urban Stargazing

Unless a catastrophic natural disaster strikes your city (we're not hoping it does), the chances of being able to gaze upon the wonders of the cosmos from an urban perch are slim. Thierry Cohen provides a glimpse of the night sky without pollution.

February 4, 2013 - The New York Times

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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.