United States
Role Of Community Centers In Urban Revitalization
A new report published by the Urban Land Institute examines the role of community centers in urban revitalization efforts.
The Controversial Smart Growth Handbook
Critics say the $2.5 million "Smart Growth" handbook sponsored by HUD and developed by the APA will weaken property rights and hurt small businesses.
The End Of Amtrak?
Amtrak is losing its funding and its president. Is it the end for Amtrak?
A Scandal At The EPA?
An editorial in the Wall Street Journal charges that funding at the EPA is out of control.
Living The American Dream In China
Outside of Beijing there is an American suburb called Orange County. It is a gated community with homes American-style.
Amtrak's Uncertain Future
Amtrak's outgoing president comments on the financial and political troubles of the nation's passenger railroad.
Stuck In Traffic
According to emagazine, it's thanks to the Highway lobby that we’re all now stuck in traffic.
Amtrak President To Resign
George D. Warrington will resign as Amtrak President to become the executive director of New Jersey Transit.
Preserving 'Ordinary Spaces'
A review of the renovation of New York City's Grand Central Terminal.
Samuel Mockbee: Legacy Of A 'Genius'
Samuel Mockbee, winner of the 2000 MacArthur Foundation 'genius' grant will continue to influence architecture.
GIS Brings Rare Old Maps To Life
David Rumsey's vast private collection of rare 19th and 20th century maps is available online. GIS enables users to compare old maps with modern data.
Maya Lin's Latest Projects
Christopher Hawthorne reviews the latest projects of "Americas Newest Urbanist," Maya Lin.
Just What Is America?
The new U.S. Statistical Abstract does a remarkably good job of answering the question: Just what is America?
National Building Codes May Change After 9-11 Attacks
The collapse of the World Trade Center towers may bring about changes in the national building standards and codes.
How To Tell If You Live In A Smart Growth Neighborhood
This article presents readers with several questions to determine whether or not they live in smart-growth neighborhood.
Superfund At A Crossroads
Superfund cleanup funds are likey to expire in 2004, and Congress has resisted efforts to refund it.
Study Links Polluted Urban Areas With Lung Cancer
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that long-term exposure to air pollution in metropolitan areas significantly raises the risk of dying from lung cancer.
Non-profits Have Little To Show After Years Of Funding
After a decade of funding community development corporations have completed few projects. (Second of two articles.)
Non-profits Failed At $100 Million Urban Renewal
A six-month investigation by the Washington Post reveals problems with non-profits in the nation's capital. Community development corporations receiving over $100 million in public dollars have little to show.
Overpopulation Is Overhyped
A Wall Street Journal commentary reports that the UN has declared overpopulation a nonissue.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
