United States
The Sims: Celebrating Suburbia
What can "The Sims" -- a game influenced by architectural theorist Christopher Alexander -- tell us about ourselves?
Location Still Matters
Despite the growth of the Internet and advances in technologies, physical location matters as much as ever.
Drilling And Mining The Nation's Parks
As the debate over the future of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge continues, drilling and mining on federally-managed lands has already commenced in the lower-48 states without Congressional approval.
Want To See The Future Of America? It's Las Vegas
Las Vegas' Paradise Blvd (aka 'The Strip') is an example of the prototypical American City as it will be in 2035.
Bush Administration Proposes To Weaken Forest Rules
Proposed regulations could open up public lands for drilling and logging.
The Importance Of The Creative Economy
A new report finds that the "creative economy" is probably the second most important part of the city's economy behind the financial sector.
Environment Threatened By GOP Takeover
Anthony York says the GOP takeover of the Senate starts a new phase in the battle over the environment.
The Man Behind Allentown's Nightmare
Mark Mendelson is hated by Allentown's political leadership and has a long history of battling City Hall. How has he managed to survive?
In Support Of The EPA Chief
While some are calling for the resignation of Christie Whitman, this editorial argues that it would be good for the country if she continues as EPA chief.
New Toronto Subway Line Launches
Critics question the economics behind the new Sheppard Avenue subway line in Toronto.
How Does The Media Cover Regionalism?
Regionalists have a lot of mountains to climb -- starting with daily newspaper, the very voice they'd expect to champion their cause, writes Neal Peirce in his weblog.
Where Pedestrians Are Just 'Traffic Flow Interruptions'
What do the cities listed as the most dangerous for pedestrians have in common?
Turning Edge Cities Into Real Cities
Edge cities in Texas, Virginia, Florida, and elsewhere are becoming real cities. Planning Magazine investigates.
Working With GSA In Your Community
An Update on U.S General Services Administration's Urban Development/Good Neighbor Initiatives Nationwide.
Terrorism Insurance Bill Could Benefit Real Estate
President Bush signed a terrorism insurance law that could provide relief to the real estate industry and jumpstart construction projects held up since last year's terrorist attacks.
Low-cost Cities
There has been plenty of discussion in the international development community about low-cost housing. Now a new concept emerges -- low cost cities.
Smart Growth Equals Smart Greenhouse Gas Reduction
A major side benefit of smart growth type efforts by states is greenhouse gas reduction.
Keeping The 'Mixed' In Mixed Income
What does it take to keep mixed-income housing truly mixed?
A New National Trend Toward Mass Transit
The Christian Science Monitor suggests that traffic may be forcing the national mood about mass transit to change.
Conventional Rail Vs. 'Gadgetbahnen'
Do "innovative" transportation solutions and personal rapid transit offer greater utility than conventional steel wheel and rail technology?
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
