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Silent Spring At 40

Rachel Carson's classic is not aging well, Reason columnist Ronald Bailey writes.

June 14, 2002 - Reason Online

The Biggest Environmental Challenge?

According to environmental commentator David Suzuki, one of the biggest challenges is overcoming depressing environmental news.

June 13, 2002 - Environmental News Network

Maglev: The World's Fastest Train

A magnetically levitated (maglev) train -- the world's fastest -- is a popular attraction in Japan.

June 13, 2002 - The Japan Times

Preserving The World's Great Cities

Architectural Record interviews the author of a new book contrasting the thoughtless destruction of historic cities with stories of those who fought to save them.

June 13, 2002 - Architectural Record

The Future Of Architecture: No Architects

Could new technologies, such as nanotechnology, make architecture irrelevant?

June 12, 2002 - Architectural Record

The Growth Of Biotechnology Centers In The U.S.

Biotechnology is at the heart of a fast-growing new sector and it has become a focal point of economic development strategies.

June 12, 2002 - The Brookings Institution

Congress Plans For More Forest Protection

Scientific research and strong public support prompted Congress to action protecting National Forests from development.

June 12, 2002 - Sierra Club

New Ecoresorts: Are They Really Green?

Are the new giant ecoresorts sustainable?

June 11, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

The Economic Benefits Of Being A 'Slow City'

A "slow city" can benefit from being unique.

June 11, 2002 - The New York Times

Best Practice Community Programs

Read about 19 community programs that are really working. These success stories are examples of American ingenuity at its best.

June 11, 2002 - Pew Partnership

Building Technology Moves Slowly

A $30,000 BMW has more sensors and monitors on it than a $10-million bridge.

June 11, 2002 - Engineering News Record

Creative Cities: Top Ten, Bottom Ten

A conversation with Richard Florida, author of "The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work, Leisure, Community and Everyday Life."

June 10, 2002 - Salon

Koolhass: An Inspired Architect; Not A Planner

Rem Koolhaas is perhaps the greatest contemporary architect, but as a planner, he falls flat.

June 10, 2002 - The American Prospect

1990s -- A Decade Of Prosperity

According to the 2000 Census, most of the U.S. prospered in the 1990s with urban Midwesterners seeing large income gains.

June 9, 2002 - Sun Spot

Melting Glaciers Endanger Millions

Rapidly melting glaciers pose a serious threat

June 9, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

Delegates Debate Development At U.N. Summit

Over 6,000 delegates are meet in Indonesia to debate on how to protect the environment and raise living standards.

June 7, 2002 - The New York Times

Fuel Cell Car Coasts Across U.S.

DaimlerChrysler car is the first fuel cell vehicle to complete a transcontinental journey.

June 7, 2002 - Wired

Global Climate Change: It's Time To Act

The Bush administration's inaction on the issue of climate change will increase the risk and cost of averting global warming.

June 7, 2002 - The New York Times

Planners Make Streets Disappear

Parkland is replacing streets in master plans.

June 7, 2002 - The New York Times

Exciting Trends In Architecture

New materials and design ideas are shaping the architecture of tomorrow.

June 7, 2002 - Wired

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.