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Environmental Crisis In Iraq

Protecting the environment in Iraq more than a luxury; it is vital for the country infrastructure.

April 23, 2003 - National Public Radio

Suburban Design Is Bad For Your Health

The design of neighborhoods is to blame for resulting epidemic of obesity in America.

April 23, 2003 - USA Today

The Rowhouse Vs.The Detached Home

Under-appreciated and maligned, the attached rowhouse offers great advantages over the detached single-family house.

April 23, 2003 - The Washington Post

The Phenomenon Of Residential Density

Julie Campoli and Alex MacLean have developed a catalog of more than 300 aerial photographs that illustrate a wide range of density neighborhoods around the country.

April 23, 2003 - Land Lines, Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy

Environmental Concerns On The Decline

Over the last year, American became less likely to favor aggressive action to correct environmental problems.

April 22, 2003 - The Gallup Organization

Pedestrian Deaths Are Dropping

Nearly one in five pedestrians killed in traffic accidents is the victim of a hit-and-run crash.

April 22, 2003 - FOX News

The End Of The Suburban Dream?

It is time to realize that the 1950s dream of suburbia is over. The integration of shopping and homes with public transit is critical for reviving our cities.

April 22, 2003 - The Ottawa Citizen

The Woman Behind The Exhaust-free Car

A GM engineer is eyeing a hydrogen-fueled car that would replace the internal-combustion engine. By Todd Wilkinson

April 21, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Dr. Gridlock: SUVs, HOV Lanes, And Hybrid Cars

Should hybrid cars be allowed to travel solo in HOV lanes?

April 21, 2003 - The Washington Post

London's Controversial Road Pricing Program

Why London politicians came to implement a controversial road pricing program.

April 21, 2003 - The New York Times

'Top Gunn' Puts Amtrak Back On Track

Amtrak's "non-nonsense" CEO is reviving the troubled railroad and winning over longtime foes.

April 21, 2003 - The Washington Post

Market-Oriented New Urbanism

New Urbanism would do well distance itself from the smart growth agenda of restrictive land-use controls, writes Chris Fiscelli.

April 21, 2003 - Planetizen

Most Livable Cities For The Blind

The American Foundation for the Blind presents its first annual "Livable Community" award.

April 20, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Creativity For Cities

Cities whose cultures support creative people are those most likely to succeed in our evolving economy.

April 20, 2003 - Smart City

Images From The American Road

USA Today interviews photographer Sandy Sorlien about her new book, Fifty Houses: Images from the American Road.

April 19, 2003 - USA Today

Edge Cities Have Lost Their Edge

Are edge cities just a "passing phenomenon?"

April 19, 2003 - The Washington Post

Homelessness And Planning

The American Planning Association has adopted a policy guide on how planners can play a significant role in reducing homelessness.

April 18, 2003 - American Planning Association

Bechtel Selected For Iraq Infrastructure Contract

For the first time in history, an American corporation will be rebuilding an entire foreign country.

April 18, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Redevelopment In The U.K.

A UK panel finds that national redevelopment policies are 'disjointed and wasteful.'

April 17, 2003 - New Start

Tourism And Transit

A new research brief argues that strategies for placing public transport at the heart of leisure and tourism mobility need to be developed.

April 17, 2003 - International Association Of Public Transport

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.