Technology

New York's Biotech Cluster

Governor Pataki has proposed funding three high-technology "Centers of Excellence," in upstate New York.

January 12, 2001 - Center For An Urban Future

A Century Of Cars

Popular Mechanics takes a look back at the defining device of the 20th century -- the automobile.

January 8, 2001 - Popular Mechanics

The New Economy's Impact On Oil Drilling

There is less oil in the ground each year. But knowledge, and not natural resources, is the critical resource in the new economy.

January 5, 2001 - The Atlantic Monthly

Top Real Estate Stories Of 2000

Inman News summarizes its top real estate stories from 2000 -- from online loaning to consumer credit scores.

January 2, 2001 - Inman News

Need A Website For Your City?

An alliance between the National League of Cities and IBM will help cities that don't have a website.

December 30, 2000 - National League Of Cities

Realtors Put Technology To Work

As the number of people using the Internet to research home and neighborhood grows, a new service uses technology to help realtors.

December 26, 2000 - The Boston Globe

City Touts New Computer System

The City of Orlando is near completion of its new integrated computer system, which officials hope will lead the city to better management through technology.

December 23, 2000 - The Orlando Sentinel

Technology In Environmental Cleanup

Technology is showing promise in environmental cleanup. But it's a double-edged sword.

December 21, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

Geography-Based Domain Names

A private firm will license .la domain names to Los Angeles-based companies.

December 18, 2000 - ComputerWorld

Foundation Seeks Cities To Test Planning Software

The Orton Foundation is inviting cities to participate in a beta test of a software package for community planning.

December 18, 2000 - Orton Family Foundation

Traffic Control Grant For State

Michigan to get a $7 million state grant to link high-tech traffic information.

December 14, 2000 - The Chicago Tribune

Virginia's E-Communities

Several new technologies initiatives are blooming in Virginia.

December 14, 2000 - Government Technology

Competition Key To Open Access

Open access has become an important issue for many cities. This editorial lays out the arguments.

December 13, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Houston's Innovative GIS Effort

A comprehensive base-mapping project in Houston has grown from modest beginnings to a huge success.

December 5, 2000 - Government Technology

LA Regional Technology Scorecard

LA's regional technology alliance updates its ranking of Southern California's technology environment.

December 1, 2000 - Los Angeles Regional Technology Alliance

Does Smart Growth Fit Digital Places?

Today's digital environments are fast, urban, tribal, universal, radical and ethical. And smart growth fits into this model.

November 29, 2000 - Urban Land Magazine

LA Passes Open-Access Resolution

Los Angeles has passed a resolution calling for open access to broadband cable Internet access.

November 26, 2000 - Government Technology

HUD Upgrades E-Maps

HUD has launched an upgraded version of HUD E-Maps, a website providing environmental mapping.

November 23, 2000 - HUD News

Technology Gains A Foothold In Development

The construction industry has been slow to embrace technology. Now architects, urban designers and developers are making the transition in leaps and bounds.

November 21, 2000 - The New York Times

Virginia Launches Online Site Scan

VirginiaScan allows users to search an online database of the state's available sites and buildings.

November 19, 2000 - Government Technology

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.

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.