United States
Say 'No' To Sidewalk Ads
Nike and ABC paste large plastic "street decals" on public sidewalk.
A Map Of The Human Footprint
A fascinating world maps show that humans directly influence 83% of the earth's landmass.
One Golf Course Too Many For Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard welcomes your plaid shirt, but you can leave the plaidpants at home.
The Business Case For Green Development
Architect and businessman William McDonough is proving that a green business is a profitable business.
President Bush, Leave This Law Alone
Some critics say the Clean Water Act, now thirty years old, is being weakened by the Bush administration. This editorial asks President Bush to "leave this law alone."
Ten Steps To Urban Land Reform
This brief highlights ten action steps that urban leaders can take to turn empty and derelict properties into tax-generating assets.
Land Reform Policies And Practices: Baltimore And Philadelphia
This case study reviews the vacant land and land reform policies and programs undertaken in Baltimore and Philadelphia, providing a guide for urban leaders grappling with this complex issue.
Five Lessons Of Light Rail
Planners in Canada's Waterloo Region consider important lessons while debating LRT and the shape of future development.
The Art Of Planning And Politics
Political astuteness was, and continues to be, a predominant characteristic of planning pioneers and a prerequisite for achieving change.
The 'Broken Windows' Theory
Author Bernard Harcourt, criticizes the "broken windows" theory in his new book "Illusion of Order."
Century-Old Building Embroils Convention Center Development
The Webber Building, built in 1905, complicates the Port of Vancouver's revitalization efforts.
Develop Fast But Preserve The Past
In preparation for the 2008 Olympics, Beijing launches historic preservation efforts.
A 40-MPG SUV? It's Possible
Technology to make SUVs more fuel-efficient exists. So what's holding back the auto industry?
Top Ten Sprawling Metro Areas
Three-year study ranks 83 metropolitan areas and associates urban sprawl with highway deaths, air pollution, and traffic. Find out your city's ranking.
The End Of The American West
Who will replace the cowboy?
Maker Of 150mph 'JetTrain' Targets Inter-City Routes
Partners, US Federal Railroad Administration and Bombardier Transportation, hope to expand high speed rail service.
Doing More With Less State Money
A Brookings Institute working paper describes the challenge of optimizing state consumption given pro-cyclical budget constraints.
FTA Approves LRT Starter Line
Norfolk, VA has overcome the first obstacle toward developing a regional rail system.
'Blinking Eye' Wins Prestigious Award
The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in the U.K. has won the RIBA Stirling Prize.
Report: Economic Benefits Of Increasing Minority Homeownership
HUD report says increasing minority homeownership will stimulate the economy.
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.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
