Technology
BRT Lessons From Latin America
An event held at The Brookings Institution invited transit experts to discuss the lessons learned from BRT systems in Latin America and their applicability in the United States.
Megacity to Install 500,000 Security Cameras
The Chinese megacity of Chongqing has announced plans to install a half a million surveillance cameras by 2012.
Facebook Charrette: New Headquarters Could Reinvigorate a City
As Facebook prepares to relocate its corporate headquarters from Palo Alto to Menlo Park, the company organized a day-long charrette to get input from architects, planners, and community members about how to "turn this neighborhood inside out."
New Designs Add Sails to Hybrid Ferries
Hybrid solar/diesel ferries have been plying the waters for some time now, but now a number of new technologies are being implemented, including one of the very oldest - sails.
What Do Twitter Patterns Say About Your City?
A study of Twitter-use patterns found that some cities are far more active early in the morning, while others showed higher activity at night or on weekends.
Video Series on Cities Going Beyond the Car
Streetfilms has begun a ten-part video series looking at non-automobile transportation in cities across the U.S.
Public Transit Gets Wi-Fi and Concierge
In an attempt to lure more employees of high-tech companies to use public transit, the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority has proposed buses with wi-fi, reclining seats, and even a concierge to coordinate dry-cleaning services.
Chicago Plans Electric Vehicle Charging Network
The city of Chicago is planning to build a network of 280 electric vehicle charging stations throughout the city by the end of the year.
The Internet vs. the City
Will digital communications make cities obsolete, or can online connections actually complement the face-to-face interactions and the cities that support them?
Transport is Key in Science Hub
A hub of information and communications technology known as Kista Science City in Stockholm, Sweden, has focused on intelligent transportation to fuel its success.
Does London Have the Most User-Friendly Public Transit?
In preparation for the 2012 Olympics, the City of London has announced its plans to introduce a revolutionary ticketing system to allow easier access to its public transit network.
Fundraising for Detroit RoboCop Statue As Urban Regeneration
A grassroots online campaign has already raised more than $50,000 to build a statue of the science fiction character RoboCop in Detroit. The effort's organizers call it an art project with the goal of urban regeneration.
Solar Roads: The Next Revolution in Solar Power
A prototype bike path is being built in Amsterdam. When complete, it will combine the best aspects of earth-friendly transportation and eco-friendly energy, say the project's developers.
Hybrid Vehicles, A Threat to Cyclists and Pedestrians?
A recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration concluded that Hybrid vehicles were involved in a higher incidence rate of collisions involving cyclists and pedestrians compared to gasoline powered vehicles.
The Grammys for Built Environment Bloggers?
The award show, held at London's Building Centre, highlights social media use in the built environment, according to Joe Peach of This Big City.
Obama's "Better Building Initiative"
Elisa Wood says that Obama's recently introduced initiative will spur innovation among high-tech companies, as well as the usual architects, builders, and energy-efficiency companies.
Let's Be Smart About Intelligent Cities
"Intelligent cities" is picking up steam as the new buzzword in planning and a potentially game-changing way of using data to drive decisions. But we need to be sure we don't lose the human intelligence in planning.
Eco Cities Becoming Reality
A panel of experts met in Los Angeles last month to discuss 'eco' cities in terms both abstract and practical.
NYC to Turn Sewage Into an Asset
Could the 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater that New Yorkers produce daily be an asset?
iPhone App Puts World in the Palm of Your Hand
"Open Buildings" App lets you discover the built environment with the touch of a screen.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
