United States

Daniel Libeskind: A Photo Essay

Photos of the designs of star architect Daniel Libeskind.

February 25, 2003 - Time

How Wal-Mart Is Changing America

What's a good sprawl story without Wal-Mart? Fortune magazine profiles the corporation that builds the big boxes in "One Nation Under Wal-Mart."

February 25, 2003 - Fortune

Wendell Cox And Andres Duany Debate

Laurence Aurbach presents excerpts from the debate between Wendell Cox and Andrés Duany at the Preserving the American Dream Conference in Washington D.C.

February 25, 2003 - The Town Paper

The Unassuming Daniel Libeskind

The Los Angeles Times offers an insightful profile of Daniel Libeskind, one of two finalists to build the replacement for the World Trade Center.

February 24, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Thousands Of Square Miles Could Disappear Into The Sea

Thousands of square miles of Britain could disappear into the sea due to floods caused by global warming.

February 24, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

The Far-Reaching Impact Of Bush's Environmental Policies

This thought-provoking article explores the significance of the Bush administration's environmental policies and their far-reaching impact on land, water, air, energy and global climate.

February 24, 2003 - The New York Times

What The IT Revolution Means For Regional Economic Development

Metropolitan areas that understand the changing nature of business--and respond nimbly to its demands--will create the best environments for firm and economic growth.

February 24, 2003 - The Brookings Institution

Segway Will Cause 'Urban Chaos'

Columnist Charles Cooper argues that the Segway Human Transporter does not belong on city sidewalks.

February 24, 2003 - CNET News

The Environmental Policy Shapers

Who are the officials that help President Bush develop his environmental policies?

February 24, 2003 - The New York Times

Planning In The Netherlands

The chief government architect of The Netherlands, discusses his vision for balancing short-term economic feasibility with long-term sustainability.

February 23, 2003 - Shared Spaces

Bush's Global Warming Strategy Under Pressure

The seven states suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the Clear Air Act are bringing pressure on the Bush administration's "irresponsibly passive approach to global warming."

February 23, 2003 - The New York Times

Landscape Of National Significance Needs Protection From Sprawl

U.S. Forest Service study says 40% of the New York-New Jersey Highlands should be protected from overdevelopment.

February 23, 2003 - The New York Times

Congestion Charge Helps Suburban Businesses

London's radical congestion charge is having a complex impact on economic activity.

February 22, 2003 - The Independent

Will War Burst Housing Bubble?

A war with Iraq could bring down housing prices.

February 22, 2003 - Star Tribune

Growth Restrictions Contribute To Increased Housing Prices

A recent study in the Journal of Real Estate Research provides evidence that growth restrictions make housing less affordable.

February 22, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

7 States To Sue EPA Over Air Pollution Standards

Seven states, mostly from the Northeast, plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over air pollution standards.

February 22, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Phase II Ten Commandments

The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals offers their Ten Commandments for Phase II municipal separate storm sewer systems.

February 22, 2003 - Stormwater

How To Reduce Harmful Water Runoff

Increased water runoff from sprawling paved areas is responsible for flooding, pollution and economic losses.

February 21, 2003 - E-The Environmental Magazine

A Geneva Convention For The Environment

The world needs safeguards to protect the environment from ravages of war.

February 21, 2003 - BBC News

A Bridge With A Dark Side

Toronto is spending $4 million on barriers to prevent a bridge from being used for suicidal jumps.

February 21, 2003 - The New York Times

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.