United States

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

Must successful cities now be "cities of ideas"?

February 8, 2003 - Smart City

Why are Europeans apparently poorer than Americans?

February 8, 2003 - The Economist

Considering President Bush's pledges for a clean environment and reduced dependence on foreign oil, the budget is "downright peculiar."

February 8, 2003 - The New York Times

Oliver Grau's new book claims virtual reality isn't new.

February 8, 2003 - Wired

This report by the Trust for Public Land, tracks the results of conservation ballot measures across the country in 2002.

February 7, 2003 - The Trust for Public Land

The Defense Department is trying to gain exemptions from environmental rules it says interfere with military training and readiness.

February 7, 2003 - The New York Times

The Bush administration is seeking to end a 10-year-old program that has torn down or renovated tens of thousands of public housing units.

February 7, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California Berkeley publishes a "Citizen's Handbook on Environmental Justice & Transportation."

February 7, 2003 - Institute Of Transportation Studies