United States

SUV Hysteria: PBS Show Is 'Biased'

Warren Brown says the PBS show "Rollover: The Hidden History Of The SUV" is biased and misleading.

March 5, 2002 - The Washington Post

PBS Presents A 'Hidden History' Of The SUV

The website for the PBS Frontline show titled "Rollover: The Hidden History of the SUV" presents an overview and excerpts from interviews.

March 5, 2002 - PBS

The Pathology Of Density

Richard Carson explores what it is about human nature that makes us loathe density.

March 5, 2002 - Planetizen

Some TNDs Struggle To Started

Multiple-year struggles to get TND projects approved are becoming common.

March 4, 2002 - The Town Paper

More Toll-Roads In Florida's Future?

Florida legislation could ease financial restraints over toll-road projects.

March 3, 2002 - The Orlando Sentinel

Hi-Tech Companies Leaving Expensive San Francisco

High-tech companies are leaving San Francisco for less expensive U.S. and Canadian cities.

March 3, 2002 - CNET News

Is Environmental Catastrophe Imminent?

An unnoticed report by the respected US National Academy of Sciences suggests that environmental warming could have a catastrophic impact.

March 3, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

Satellite To Monitor Earth's Health

European satellite Envisat will monitor the earth's health including tracking pollution and mapping forests.

March 2, 2002 - National Geographic

New York's Trash System Is In Trouble

To bring New York's troubled garbage system under control, the city's mayor faces tough choices.

March 2, 2002 - The New York Times

KB Home Takes On Urban Infill

The Wall Street Journal reports that KB Home, known for building sprawling suburbs, is taking on a different kind of project.

March 1, 2002 - Wall St. Journal

Smart Growth Needs Smart Taxes

A report by the C.D. Howe Institute demonstrates how some taxes can promote sprawl.

March 1, 2002 - The Toronto Star

Chicago Backs A Landmark District

Despite protests from building owners, the Chicago City Council designated a portion of South Michigan Avenue a landmark district.

March 1, 2002 - Crain's Chicago Business

ULI's Principles For Smart Growth

Urban Land Institute presents ten principles for transforming "auto-dependent" sprawl into healthy pedestrian communities.

March 1, 2002 - BizJournals

The Ultimate Location Incentive

Tax-free zones may be the new unbeatable lure for businesses. Business Facility Magazine profiles several successful policies.

March 1, 2002 - Facility City

FHA Home Mortgage Insurance Program Is Strong

A report issued by Deloitte & Touche says the FHA's Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund is in its strongest financial condition.

February 28, 2002 - HUD News

London Experiments With Congestion Pricing

In an effort to dramatically reduce traffic in London, a £5 toll will be levied on drivers entering the city.

February 28, 2002 - The Daily Telegraph

Is Smart Growth An Anti-Terrorism Tool?

Speakers at the New Partners for Smart Growth conference say smart growth can improve security.

February 28, 2002 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

REITs And Modernization

Lehman Brother's David Shulman discusses the lasting benefits of the REIT Modernization Act of 1999.

February 28, 2002 - REIS

Technology Is Changing The Railroad

Information technology is having a dramatic impact on a decidedly old-world industry -- railroad freight.

February 27, 2002 - Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Book Review: 'The City In Mind'

A review of "The City In Mind: Meditations On The Urban Condition" by James Howard Kunstler

February 27, 2002 - The New York Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.