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A Look at the Cities of the Future

This slideshow from Treehugger offers visions of the future of cities -- from decades ago and today.

February 7, 2009 - Treehugger

Cargo Trams in Amsterdam

City Cargo of Amsterdam has developed a fleet of non-polluting vehicles to deliver cargo via the city's unused streetcar tracks. Their aim is to cut the number of trucks going into the city by 50%.

September 25, 2008 - Treehugger

The Debate Over Prefab

Prefab is less wasteful, green and affordable? Not according to Chad Ludeman, who has taken the pulse of the prefab field and found it wanting.

September 23, 2008 - Treehugger

Avoid Smelly Humans In Your Own Transit Compartment

Australian designer Hamit Kanuni Kuralkan has designed a transit concept lined with one-person compartments for personal space.

August 7, 2008 - Treehugger

Will All Cities Be Built Like This One Day?

Five prominent ecocity experts weigh in on the Masdar City project in Abu Dhabi.

March 5, 2008 - Treehugger

Mexico City Seeks Water Self-Sufficiency

Mexico City and its 20 million people get water from many sources, some nearly 100 miles away. The city has announced plans to achieve water self-sufficiency by 2020, a task sure to be a challenge.

November 23, 2007 - Treehugger

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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.