United States
The Making Of Place
What makes a place and why is it important?
Top 12 Distinctive Destinations For 2002
The National Trust for Historic Preservation publishes it's annual list of the best preserved and unique communities in the United States.
The State Of Black America
The National Urban League has released its annual report on the state of black America.
The Debate Over New Urbanism
John King reviews two new books about New Urbanism: "The Seaside Debates", and "Big Plans." Can you replace suburbanism with New Urbanism?
City Stories
Every city has a story. It is repeated, embellished, reshaped and told again and again.
The Hidden Costs Of Sprawl
Suburban neighborhoods are heavily subsidized by the rest of the region. Is this fair?
In-law Suites A Response To Senior Housing Crisis
Homes with in-law suites are popular with home buyers.
Plans For SF's Treasure Island Released
A plan for developing the man-made island is finally on paper into an eco-friendly residential community.
$250 Million To Create Federal Stewardship Area
Federal legislation to protect 100,000 acres of forested watersheds in NJ and NY.
Bay Area Car Sharing Program Expands
A successful car sharing program in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley is expanding.
High-Speed Rail Corridors Should Be Top Priority
It is "nonsensical" to have travellers flying from New York to Washington or from Chicago to Detroit.
Study Compares Private Vehicles And Mass Transit
A study by economists from the Brookings Institution and American Enterprise Institute lists the benefits of mass transit.
Public Works Funding And Planners
A JAPA article, "Underestimating Costs in Public Works Projects: Error or Lie" generates international debate.
Building On Contaminated Land
EPA and Oklahoma developed a land certification program that addresses reusing industrial land and its cleanup.
Wendell Cox Responds To PLANetizen Readers
Cox presents a response to readers' comments and arguments to his PLANetizen editorial, "Trouble in Smart Growth's Nirvana."
REIT Roll Is Still Going Strong
Mortgage real-estate investment trusts have been on a tear over the past two years, posting explosive double-digit returns. And the party isn't over just yet...
Eco-friendly Bus Shelters
Eco-friendly bus shelters in New Delhi use solar energy and come equipped with a rain water harvesting facility.
Revitalize Our Stations
Revitalizing train stations can spark a commercial and social revival in cities.
Sierra Club's Power Lunch: An End To Fossil Fuels?
Sierra Magazine's cover story features a "power lunch" with energy executives and environmentalists to address national energy policy.
Top Five States For Mobile Home Living
According to the 2000 Census, 8.7 million households live in mobile homes. South Carolina is the nation's mobile home capital.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
