United States

Children spend over an hour each day in cars. Travel habits of parents driving children adds to traffic congestion.

January 28, 2003 - The Washington Post

Michael Pyatok argues that CNU members too often serve clients who co-opt New Urbanism by simply repackaging suburban sprawl in more seductive "urbane" clothing.

January 27, 2003 - Planners Network

Will form-based zoning codes supplant conventional 0rdinances?

January 27, 2003 - American Planning Association

Responding to a PLANetizen Op-Ed by members of the Pro-Urb listserv, Richard Carson proposes an alternative to New Urbanism -- the Golden Mean.

January 27, 2003 - Planetizen

January 27, 2003 - Richard H. Carson

Big retailers are opening smaller stores after realizing that not everybody likes shopping at a "superstore."

January 25, 2003 - The New York Times

Churches, mosques, and synagogues are looking for ways to make their buildings more energy efficient.

January 25, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Curious about how it feels to drive an electric, hybrid, natural-gas-powered cars?

January 24, 2003 - The New York Times

Author Bjorn Lomborg, a former environmentalist who exposed the failures of the environment movement, responds to attacks on the science of his work.

January 24, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

Architect Rafael Viñoly designed the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia and lead the "Think Team" that designed a proposal for Ground Zero.

January 24, 2003 - The New York Times

Can landscape architects really camouflage the ubiquitous cell tower?

January 24, 2003 - Landscape Architect

Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler announce awards for the best examples of responsible tourism that balances nature conservation, the protection of heritage sites, social responsibility, and commerce."

January 23, 2003 - National Geographic

Amtrak is facing another fiscal crisis that could lead to a systemwide shutdown in the spring.

January 23, 2003 - Associated Press

A bill sponsored by John McCain and Joe Lieberman will clash against the Bush administration's policies on climate change.

January 23, 2003 - The Economist

The Heinz Center for Science, Economics and the Environment offers a blueprint on the condition and use of the nation's ecosystems.

January 23, 2003 - The H. John Heinz III Center

Minorities are now the majority in many of Canada's urban centers.

January 22, 2003 - The National Post

The health risks of mold in buildingsmake scientists nervous — but not because they think mold is toxic.

January 22, 2003 - Building Operating Management

The Bush administration's plan could open up millions of acres of remote wilderness areas to motorized traffic, oil drilling, and other commercial development.

January 22, 2003 - The Seattle Times

A columnist charges that zoning rules across the country restrict or prevent building new churches, synagogues or mosques

January 22, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

According to new figures released by the U.S. Census, Hispanics are now the nation's largest minority.

January 22, 2003 - The New York Times