United States

In the search for a new vision for vanishing heartland, rural towns consider digital hubs, wind farms, and a 'buffalo commons'.

February 14, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

New policies would allow more logging of large tracts of national forests by timber companies.

February 13, 2003 - The New York Times

While many cities are looking at water privatization deals to counter enormous water infrastructure and maintenance costs, Atlanta is taking a step back.

February 13, 2003 - The New York Times

The Citistates Group predicts the dominating regional issues for 2003.

February 13, 2003 - Citistates Group

As war looms, the search for new energy alternatives is all the more urgent.

February 12, 2003 - U.S. News And World Report

A brown pollution cloud dubbed the "Asian Express" could cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the U.S. in 4 to 10 days.

February 12, 2003 - National Geographic

NRTEE is developing a national brownfield redevelopment strategy in order to ensure that Canada is a global leader in remediation.

February 12, 2003 - National Round Table On The Environment And Econom

The American Society of Landscape Architects has announced that April 19-27, 2003 will be National Landscape Architecture Week.

February 11, 2003 - Yahoo! Newswire

Former Gov. Parris N. Glendening will lead the newly formed Smart Growth Leadership Institute.

February 11, 2003 - The Washington Post

Advisory panel recommends $1-billion a year in federal budget for fund to promote public transportation in cities.

February 11, 2003 - The Globe and Mail

It may not yet count as a national trend but in an effort to increase the local tax base, some towns are easing growth restrictions.

February 11, 2003 - The New York Times

Is changing codes and building rules is the only way to revolutionize development in the United States?

February 11, 2003 - The Boston Globe

Travellers to Ireland know that the country's quaint road signs are both endearing and impossible. Now the signs will be upgraded.

February 10, 2003 - USA Today

The current process of reform of the Community Reinvestment Act is apparently being driven by 'goals inconsistent with good public policy.'

February 10, 2003 - American Banker

Design Intelligence surveyed employers to find which architectural design schools are producing the best graduates.

February 10, 2003 - Entablature

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) assailed the Bush administration's policies on the environment.

February 10, 2003 - The Washington Post

PLANetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2002 -- from the best places to live to understanding the impact of 9/11 on our cities.

February 10, 2003 - Planetizen

PLANetizen editors outline the top 10 planning issues from 2002 -- from the best places to live to understanding the impact of 9/11 on our cities.

February 10, 2003 - Abhijeet Chavan and Chris Steins

Conservationists are calling for the removal of millions of trees to help save one of Britain's most important natural habitats.

February 9, 2003 - National Geographic

Wired Magazine interviews Dave Schafer, general manager of MapQuest.

February 9, 2003 - Wired