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Should London Ban Cars To Reach Its Carbon Goal?
A report suggests that the only way London can reach its 2025 carbon reduction goals would be to take drastic measures, such as banning all cars from the city.
Turning A City Green
A small town in England has been able to embrace the participation and enthusiasm of many of its 1,000 residents in an effort to become the first carbon-neutral village in the UK.
Toronto Transit Needs To Follow London's Lead
Transit-poor Toronto could learn a lesson from the highly mobile city of London, writes Christopher Hume.
How Ireland Became A Leader In Immigration
By increasing the amount of migrant work permits and political rights, Ireland has beckoned immigrants from all over the world, becoming one of Europe's immigration leaders.
Dublin Bounces Back
The "Celtic Tiger" of Dublin has experienced a quick turnaround from one of the poorest European countries to one of the most successful.
Can Britain Go Carbon-Neutral?
This article from the Guardian looks at the feasibility of putting in place a recently-announced proposal to make Britain carbon-neutral by 2050.
Many Fear UK Housing Plan Will Create Sprawl
A severe housing shortage is facing England, but some fear sprawl will result from a government plan to build 3 million homes by 2020.
Gas-Powered Car Ban Proposed In England
Politicians in England looking for ways to comply with a nationwide goal of carbon-neutrality by 2050 have proposed a phase-out of gas-fueled cars by the year 2040.
UK Is Big Winner In New 'Carbon Market' Industry
Great Britain has emerged as the center for the new ‘carbon market’ industry that will play a key role in providing the funds necessary to produce clean energy and fight global warming.
Flood Victims Call On Government To Limit Flood Plain Development
Residents of a British town that was recently flooded gathered to demonstrate against governmental housing plans that do not advise against building in flood plains.
British Pubs Endangered
A group of concerned, beer-drinking citizens is issuing a warning that more than 50 pubs are closing every month in England due to a planning loophole that makes it easy for owners to convert their bars into more profitable housing developments.
Tax On Flights Could Fund Rail Projects
Politicians in England are proposing a tax on flights and freight haulers to help fund rail initiatives.
More Land May Not Mean Cheaper Housing
In the face of a proposal that would lighten planning controls over some new development in England, a recent report says that making more land available for development will not lower housing prices and will lead to sprawl.
UK Government Planning New Eco-Towns
Public land is being used to solicit proposals from developers to build five new carbon neutral towns.
How Avoiding The London Congestion Charge Has Changed Behavior In The City
There is no doubt about it: London's 5-year-old congestion charge has transformed life in London. More people are taking the bus and trains, more people are biking, and fewer crashes occur. But there can be major hardships when the charge isn't paid.
Are Women Better Planners And Architects?
A survey by a British planning firm shows that most people think women would design and build more livable cities than men.
New British PM Takes On Housing Crisis
In his new role as British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown has moved quickly to address the country's housing shortage.
Can Planners Fix Scotland's Housing Shortage?
Scotland's shortage of affordable housing is causing many to rethink planning and policy regulations.
Britain's New Prime Minister Targets Affordable Housing
2 weeks into office, Gordon Brown has announced plans for a number of reforms to streamline planning, expand social housing programs, and develop 3 million new homes by 2020.
Power To The People
The British government is working on the details of a pilot program that will create small neighborhood councils that would control public money and make decisions on various infrastructure and civic projects.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
