United States
The New Alt-architects
Teams compete to build the ultimate solar-powered home of the future.
The Three Types Of New Urbanism
Douglas Kelbaugh discusses the three schools of urbanism: New Urbanism, Everyday Urbanism and Post Urbanism.
Are Architects To Blame For Society's Ills?
In advance of the UK Urban Summit BBC News looks at key areas that have been identified where good design can contribute to the improvement of society as a whole.
Massive Highway Expansion In China
China's high speed road network will grow to 22000 miles by 2010.
World's Mountain Regions Threatened
The world's mountains are submitting to threats from agriculture, building, war and climate change.
UK Airport Proposals Blight Villages
The UK Government's consultation proposals on the future of air transport have blighted properties.
Who's Got the Energy?
Local communities are taking the lead in energy conservation and innovation.
Neighborhood Enterprises
Cities across America are getting a new lease on life through innovative and creative partnerships among increasingly varied public and private interests.
Five Ideas For Waterfront Revitalization
Experts critique a water revitalization plan for Toronto and suggest five "fundamental" ideas.
'Gentrification By Instalment?'
Will it create affordable housing while revitalizing a huge derelict building in a distressed neighbourhood or is it "gentrification by instalment"?
An Alternative Future For Urban Transportation?
Can high-quality water transit revitalize isolated neighborhoods and waterfront areas?
Architect Susanka's Not-So-Big House Lifestyle
Fast Company names architect Sarah Susanka as a 'Fast 50 Trendsetter' for her 'Not-So-Big House' design.
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.
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
