United States
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.
Sprawl Is Threatening National Security
Across the nation the missions of military installations are being threatened by incompatible land development.
Extreme Sprawl
What would happen if every city and county in Florida implemented their land use plans? A map created from 457 land-use plans has the answer.
Revitalize Lower Manhattan With A Public Market
A public market get bring economic and social activity to Lower Manhattan while representing the cultural diversity of the victims of the WTC attacks.
Beetle Infestation To Cost City Millions
Ann Arbor, MI and neighboring cities are preparing to lose most of their ash trees to the Emerald Ash Borer beetle.
Survey Of Planning Board Members Enlightening
A questionnaire administered by the Planning Commissioners Journal yields fascinating results concerning the diversity, occupational backgrounds, and selection processes of various planning boards and planning board members nationwide.
Living On The Edge: Decentralization Within Cities In The 1990s
Most of the nation's largest central cities grew during the 1990s, but population change at the neighborhood level was more uneven. This report shows that population decentralization is occurring even inside city borders.
A Bird's-Eye View Of Urban Sprawl
Satellite imagery shows a unique view of urban sprawl.
New Dispute Over Housing
The positive benefits of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act are beginning to show but a new dispute has emerged over housing in reservations.
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
