United States
Sprawl Is Threatening National Security
Across the nation the missions of military installations are being threatened by incompatible land development.
Extreme Sprawl
What would happen if every city and county in Florida implemented their land use plans? A map created from 457 land-use plans has the answer.
Revitalize Lower Manhattan With A Public Market
A public market get bring economic and social activity to Lower Manhattan while representing the cultural diversity of the victims of the WTC attacks.
Beetle Infestation To Cost City Millions
Ann Arbor, MI and neighboring cities are preparing to lose most of their ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer beetle.
Survey Of Planning Board Members Enlightening
A questionnaire administered by the Planning Commissioners Journal yields fascinating results concerning the diversity, occupational backgrounds, and selection processes of various planning boards and planning board members nationwide.
Living On The Edge: Decentralization Within Cities In The 1990s
Most of the nation's largest central cities grew during the 1990s, but population change at the neighborhood level was more uneven. This report shows that population decentralization is occurring even inside city borders.
A Bird's-Eye View Of Urban Sprawl
Satellite imagery shows a unique view of urban sprawl.
New Dispute Over Housing
The positive benefits of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act are beginning to show but a new dispute has emerged over housing in reservations.
Ten New National Parks For Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien announced the formation of 10 new national parks which would increase the total area of Canada's national parks by almost 50 percent.
Transit Solutions Come At A Price
If transit ballot measures pass, Seattle-area residents will have to pay the price.
A 'Temporary' Future Being Rebuilt At WTC
While the public debate over what happens to the WTC site continues, the site is already being rebuilt. Though the redevelopment is supposed to be "temporary" no one knows for how long.
A Battle For Public Spaces
Efforts to clean up "one of the most important places in all the Americas" could sweep away the city's history too.
Plan To Store Water Under Desert Is Rejected
The Metropolitan Water Districted of Southern California rejected a plan to store water under the Mojave Desert.
Nonprofit Turns Empty Lots Into Affordable Housing
A Detroit-based nonprofit recently invested an additional $18-million in one of the city's most run-down areas.
Homes Architects Design For Themselves
Why do people want to visit architects' homes?
Bus Or Rail?
The Charlotte, North Carolina transit provider proposes light rail, not busways, for its southeast transit corridor.
Electric Cars Bite The Dust ... Again?
Why have electric cars failed?
Lack Of Federal Money Stalls Environmental Cleanup
A newly completed $8.4 million cleanup plant in Ridgefield, Oregon stands idle due to a lack of operational funds.
Legendary Architect Thinks Big
A legend of modern architecture, 94-years-old Oscar Niemeyer is working on an ambitious project.
A Sustainable Solution For Monster Homes And Teardowns
Neighborhoods are threatened by monster homes, teardowns, and lawn-paving. Neal Peirce suggests a sustainable solution.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
