United States

Delhi's New Traffic Solution: A Model?

Delhi has one of the worst traffic problems in the world. The new solution: ban begging.

October 2, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Building Highway Infrastructure

The GAO releases a report on the timely completion of highway constructionprojects -- and details the 200 major steps required.

October 1, 2002 - U.S. General Accounting Office

The Least Mobile Town In America

This town offers stability, sustainability, and Mama's cooking. Will the college educated ever go home again?

October 1, 2002 - The New York Times

Can School Vouchers Improve Neighborhoods?

Perhaps school vouchers don't improve schools. However, they do improve neighborhoods, writes Jonathan Rauch.

October 1, 2002 - The Atlantic Monthly

Big Cities Aren't Livable Cities

None of the top 10 most populous international cities are also on the top 10 quality of life list.

September 30, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Three Gripes About Smart Growth

Urban legends, edgeless cities, monster homes and other phenomena complicate the perception, application, and inclusion of Smart Growth.

September 30, 2002 - Planetizen

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

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.