Technology
Wi-Fi Flops In Big Cities, Thrives In Smaller Communities
Over the summer, plans fell through on a number of major municipal Wi-Fi projects in major American cities, such as Chicago and Houston. But these networks are thriving in smaller communities around the country.
Planned Car Elevator Preserves Historic Facade In Condo Conversion
A high-tech elevator for cars is being considered as a way to save space in a condo conversion planned in Charlotte, North Carolina. The elevator will also help preserve the historic building's facade.
Real-Time Online Map Shows Rome In Motion
The city of Rome recently launched a dynamic mapping project that utilizes cell phones and GPS devices to display the city's flow of traffic and pedestrians on a publicly accessible website.
Becoming America's Most Sustainable City
U.S. cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, and Sacramento are becoming more energy efficient in an effort to attain the title of the nation's greenest city.
High Costs Unravel Citywide Wi-Fi Plans
Cities reconsider the economics behind free citywide Wi-Fi networks. Plans have already fallen through in Chicago and San Francisco, and more are expected to follow.
Traffic Signals That Predict And Prevent Crashes
High-tech traffic signals have been developed that predict and warn drivers of possible collisions.
Balancing History And High Tech
Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, has been widely celebrated in recent years as one of the most historic and, at the same time, most thoroughly high-tech cities in Eastern Europe.
The Automated Future Of Transportation
Cars and shipping will all be controlled automatically and traffic jams will be a thing of the past, according to a new book that posits a futuristic transit system within 50 years.
An Introduction To Green Roofs
This article from Ecogeek offers an introduction to green roofs, and shares pictures of some existing green roofs and some ambitious projects in the works.
The Traffic Jam Forecast
Traffic sensors on Germany's Autobahn enable researchers to predict traffic jams a day in advance -- with surprising accuracy.
The Internet And The Future Of The Road
High technology and the Internet will have an increasingly broad impact on the way our cities and communities deal with transportation, traffic, and mobility, according to commentator John M. Eger.
Better Pavement Could Help Cool Cities
In sun-drenched Arizona, researchers are working on developing new types of pavement that can counter the warming effect of urban heat islands.
Pedestrian Friendliness Rating Engine Draws Attention On Web
A fun new website that attempts to quantify the pedestrian-friendliness of a neighborhood is getting some buzz in the blogosphere.
Predicting Where The Traffic Will Flow
IBM announced the development of a new traffic prediction tool that could help cities maximize their existing infrastructure investments.
Sweeping Survey Of L.A.'s Historical Architecture Launched
An ambitious 5 year project will attempt to catalog all the historic properties in the city using an interactive website.
Is It Time For Transit In The Boise Valley?
The Treasure Valley metro area, centered around Boise, Idaho, is the latest region to explore the ideal of rail transit, with officials looking to Salt Lake City as a model.
City of Boston Gets Second Life
Boston officials hope to recreate parts of the city in the popular virtual world "Second Life".
America's Green Technology Is Basis For Stockholm's Congestion Pricing
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman expounds on the use of IBM’s green technology that enables the congestion pricing system to work in Stockholm, the environmental benefits of road pricing to cities, and the ‘green-collar’ jobs they create.
In Second Life, 'Main Street' Dominates Corporate Stores
The marketing departments of many large companies that have setup stores in the virtual world, Second Life, are finding that it's hard to compete with places developed by residents.
What Happened To The Electric Bus?
With interest in alternative vehicles growing, a historical look at the fate of one electric bus company 100 years ago.
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
