United States
The Economic Benefits Of Being A 'Slow City'
A "slow city" can benefit from being unique.
Best Practice Community Programs
Read about 19 community programs that are really working. These success stories are examples of American ingenuity at its best.
Building Technology Moves Slowly
A $30,000 BMW has more sensors and monitors on it than a $10-million bridge.
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."
Koolhass: An Inspired Architect; Not A Planner
Rem Koolhaas is perhaps the greatest contemporary architect, but as a planner, he falls flat.
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.
Melting Glaciers Endanger Millions
Rapidly melting glaciers pose a serious threat
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.
Fuel Cell Car Coasts Across U.S.
DaimlerChrysler car is the first fuel cell vehicle to complete a transcontinental journey.
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.
Planners Make Streets Disappear
Parkland is replacing streets in master plans.
Exciting Trends In Architecture
New materials and design ideas are shaping the architecture of tomorrow.
Quiet Revolution: Saving Air Transport Via Rail Expansion
There's a growing awareness in the U.S. to the advantages of reserving air travel for long-haul trips.
Congress Considers 'Truck Freeways'
Congress will consider a plan to separate big rigs and cars on freeways.
Tahoe Decision: The Cost Of Local Govt.
Slate's economist-in-residence reviews Justice Stevens' comments on the costs of local government as expressed in the Tahoe Supreme Court decision.
Movies On A Subway Train?
A European marketing idea has landed on American shores, and is poised to infuse the nation's transit operators with needed revenue.
Primer On How GPS Works
Scientific American provides a fascinating introduction to how GPS devices work.
US Postal Service To Expand Segway Testing
The U.S. Postal Service will expand its testing of the Segway Human Transporter to six new cities.
EPA To Change Rules On E-Junk
The Environmental Protection Agency plans to change rules to encourage recycling and reuse of electronic waste,.
New Studies On Race And Housing
Four new studies on housing in Chicago, Boston, and San Diego examine the changing racial landscape based on 2000 Census data.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
