United States
Global Impact Of Local Pollution
Satellites show how pollutants travel across the globe.
Worldview: A Window To Another City
Architects use technology to create an "urban attractor" that they say will allow people in different cities to interact like never before.
Unlimited Oil?
A new report suggests that the Earth may hold more oil and gas than previously believed.
House Subcommittee Hearing On Highway Congestion
Will larger trucks reduce congestion on the nation's highways?
'Urban Format' Stores: Big Boxes Are Shrinking
In a "surprising reversal" big retailers are downsizing stores in response to demographic and real estate realities.
Atlanta Leaders Take Away Lessons From Chicago
Georgia officials hope that Chicago's successes can serve as a road map to improving the quality of life in metro Atlanta.
Transportation And Technology
Increasingly, the art and science of moving people is relying on technology. Advances in transporation are now all about technology innovation.
Attracting The 'Creative Class'
A city's ability to attract the "creative class" may be the best indicator of whether a city will thrive.
To Reduce Congestion, Trams Will Return To London
A £500 million package to reduce traffic congestion will bring back trams to central London for the first time in 50 years.
Car-Sharing Picking Up Speed
Popular European concept is catching on in suburban Washington, Boston, Seattle, and New York.
National Housing Policy Recommendations
This new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors presents 60 housing policy recommendations for U.S. cities.
New Philadelphia-Reading Railroad Could Save Centers
The Schuylkill Valley Metro could create the conditions necessary to reviving older cities and towns along the river between Philadelphia and Reading.
Wal-Mart: The Biggest Landlord In The World?
Wal-Mart's aspiration is not to become the next "fashionista", but the next biggest landlord in the world...
Who is America's First Architect?
Preservation groups launch an effort to increase the awareness of the work and influence of architect Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
WTC Future Becomes Clearer
Seven acres may be including "footprints" of the towers may become a memorial site.
Mayors Seeking Housing Help From Washington
A housing plan by the nation's mayors proposes a new tax credit for low income home buyers.
Team Selected To Redsign WTC Site
Chosen from 15 applicants representing more than 90 companies, the new team will be responsible for developing urban design plans for the WTC site.
The Environment Continues To Improve
The Pacific Research Institute publishes their Index Of Leading Environmental Indicators 2002, with surprising results.
A Ten-Year Gridlock?
Report says Britain's roads and railways will remain in chaos for ten years.
Britain's 10-Year Transport Plan Criticized
Ten-year transport plan could worsen gridlock.
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
