United States
HUD Announces Community Revitalization Initiative
HUD announced Tucson is the nation's newest Empowerment Zone, eligible to share in an estimated $17 billion in tax incentives to stimulate job growth, promote economic development and create affordable housing opportunities.
'Condo-mania' In B.C.
Developers cannot keep up with the demand for condos in B.C., Canada.
Low-impact Development Revisited
The Journal for Surface Water Quality professionals offers a perspective on some of the problems with low-impact development.
London's Millennium Bridge Reopens
The Millennium Bridge in London was closed down three days after its first opening after complaints that it tended to sway in the wind. It was reopened after structural improvements.
Ginger Needs License To Transform Cities
Its inventor says the Segway Human Transporter will transform cities, but will the device get cities' permission to use sidewalk?
NASA Creates Most Accurate Image Of The Earth Ever
NASA has created the most detailed image of the earth ever made. The work covers the entire earth and took one year to create.
Kunstler: Mudslinger Or Expert?
The Christian Science Monitor profiles James Kunstler, and points out his interesting contrasts -- from gadfly to urban planning expert.
Housing For 2002: Fusion-style Homes
The annual International Builders Show has typically offered some pretty lousy home designs. This year the push is for "fusion homes."
The Rail Renaissance
U.S. cities are reversing "auto-centric, sprawl-inducing" trends with a renewed interest in rail.
The Future Of Transportation
ABC News reviews daring ideas that may transform transportation including flying cars, personal trains, fast boats, and big blimps.
Auto Fuels Of The Future
What fuel would be best for autos in the future? A new study considers the possibilities.
Market Demand Is Primary Determinant Of Housing Price
The Brookings Institution presents a comprehensive review of academic literature on the link between growth management and housing affordability.
The Segway Auction
Amazon.com is auctioning three limited-edition models of the Segway Human Transporter.
EPA Partners With Habitat For Humanity On Brownfields
The EPA announces an innovative Brownfields program partnership with Habitat for Humanity International.
Is Fannie Mae Another Enron?
The Wall Street Journal takes a critical look at the financing behind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asks: Are they the next Enron?
Congress Should Abandon Amtrak Fantasy
Ever since Congress created it in 1970 to allow private carriers to focus on hauling freight, Amtrak has been asked to do too much with too little.
Anger In The Alps
Residents rise up against truck traffic in the Alps.
Why New Urbanism Fails
Behind their quaint, cozy facades, New Urbanist towns still fail to combat the pattern of sprawling, auto-centric suburban development.
Most Traveled Principal Arterials
The U.S. Department of Transportation releases their 2000 series of reports.
Eco-terrorists On The Run
Perhaps as a result of 9/11, eco-terrorism has become a major focus of law enforcement agencies.
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 Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
