United States
Modernist Homes -- Cheap
Business Week interviews architect William Massie, who is pioneering the use of technology to build daring homes.
How To Become a 'Biotech Hotbed'
Cities and states compete for biotech industries.
Designing For Security
The American Planning Association, the American Institute of Architects and American Society of Landscape Architectshave formed a coalition to advocate the need to balance security and aesthetics.
Employers Begin Chasing Population Growth
Future growth and development patterns will turn the relationship between jobs and people on its head.
A 'Biobelt' In St. Louis
A St. Louis response to the Brookings Institution report that claims no new regions can develop biotechnology.
Town's Anti-Solicitation Policy Ruled Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court rules that the anti-solicitation ordinance in Stratton, OH, is too broad.
The Growing Parking Spot
Cities in California eliminate parking spaces for compact cars as parking spaces grow larger to accomodate sport utility vehicles, minivans and other light trucks.
Brookings Institution Report Misinterprets The Future Of Biotech
Response to the report recently released by the Brookings Institution that claims that no regions except existing leaders can succeed in developing biotechnology.
America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust's list identifies parts of American history that are threatened by neglect, inappropriate development or insensitive public policy.
Why Amtrak Deserves To Die
John Tierney, a "train buff", rides on Amtrak's Sunset Limited.
Rail Transit and The Future Of Growth
How rail transportation can play an important role in shaping growth in the future.
Why The Smart Growth Movement Will Fail
Proponents have a lot of work to do if they want smart growth to move from the margin into the mainstream.
EPA To Roll Back Clean Air Act
In a blow to environmentalists, the EPA proposes easing air quality restrictions on private industry.
U.S. Mayors Tackle Affordable Housing
Housing prices continue to outpace income throughout the country.
Friday Funny: Build Your Own Cityscape
Unhappy with the view from your window? A tutorial on how to build your own cityscape.
The Growth Of Biotechnology Centers
Smart City's weekly radio show will focus on the growth of biotechnology as an economic development strategy.
Blurring Lines Between Downtown And Suburbia
To help the changing urban form become a better urban form, more choices must be offered in development.
Want A Lighthouse?
Lighthouse buffs can bid to preserve one of the hundreds of lighthouses the U.S. Interior Department is transfering to private interests.
Rendering The Future
New developments in computer graphics promise to change the way architects envision their designs.
Urban Planners Blow It
A new report suggests that all too often, policy-makers fail to coordinate open space with growth management.
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.
City of Moorpark
City of Tustin
Tyler Technologies
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
