United States

The Lofty Appeal Of New 'Lofts'

Newly built 'lofts' that were never used for industrial uses are commanding premium prices.

September 30, 2002 - The New York Times

Predicting The City's Future

When does a fad become a trend? And when does a trend turn into the future of a city?

September 29, 2002 - Smart City

The End Of The Fossil-Fule Age?

Is it the beginning of the end of the fossil-fuel era? Will the European Union lead the way?

September 28, 2002 - The Washington Post

Toronto Needs Federal Spending

Federal spending is needed to help cities like Toronto that are experiencing urban problems.

September 27, 2002 - The Globe and Mail

GIS Code Of Ethics

URISA has published the latest (and perhaps final) version of the GIS Code of Ethics.

September 27, 2002 - Urban And Regional Information Systems Association

Does Ottawa's Greenbelt Fuel Sprawl?

Ottawa's Greenbelt may be a "paradise" for its residents but some planner believe that it is a mistake and contributes to sprawl.

September 27, 2002 - The Ottawa Citizen

Virtual Main Street

CommunityViz helps communities plan for the future.

September 27, 2002 - Preservation Online

The Demographics Of Real Estate

Developers and real estate investors are increasingly realizing that demographics ultimately shapes development.

September 27, 2002 - National Real Estate Investor

Computer Analysis Unlocks Secrets Of 'Perfect Garden'

Researchers say they have found out the secret behind the design of the famous Ryoanji Temple in Kyoto, Japan.

September 26, 2002 - BBC News

It's Not Just About Aesthetics

Good design should aim beyond aesthetics.

September 26, 2002 - Topos

Maps You Can Hear And Feel

University students develop map-navigation software that makes maps accessible to the blind.

September 26, 2002 - Wired

Demography As Destiny?

There's no sense in dividing America along urban-suburban-rural lines. We need to look at regions.

September 26, 2002 - The Weekly Standard

Curbing Sprawl With 'Smart Commute'

Fannie Mae's "Smart Commute" mortgage program offers incentives for homeowners that use mass transit.

September 26, 2002 - National Public Radio

Starbucks: The Category Creator

Are coffee chains like Starbucks categorycreators rather than category killers? The Wall Street Journal investigates.

September 26, 2002 - Wall St. Journal

What 'Global Cities' Need To Do To Be Successful

Are global cities such as Los Angeles, London, and New York are headed into a decline?

September 25, 2002 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Census Bureau: U.S. Poverty Increases

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that poverty in the nation increased and income went down.

September 25, 2002 - The Washington Post

Smoggiest Cities In The Nation

California, Pennsylvania and Texas were the smoggiest states based on the number of exceedances of the health standard.

September 25, 2002 - PIRG

What's Happening To Architecture?

Hugh Pearman write about what should win architecture's Stirling Prize, but probably won't.

September 24, 2002 - Gabion

Many New Skyscrapers Planned

Despite suggestions that 9/11 would see the end of the skyscraper as a building type, many new towers are planned.

September 24, 2002 - MSNBC

Saving The Disappearing Coast

Every year, a part of the U.S. coastline the size of Manhattan, disappears into the sea. Will the efforts to save the coast trigger negative side-effects?

September 24, 2002 - American Radio Works

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.

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.