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Auto Fuels Of The Future

What fuel would be best for autos in the future? A new study considers the possibilities.

February 21, 2002 - CarAndDriver.Com

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.

February 20, 2002 - The Brookings Institution

The Segway Auction

Amazon.com is auctioning three limited-edition models of the Segway Human Transporter.

February 20, 2002 - Wired

EPA Partners With Habitat For Humanity On Brownfields

The EPA announces an innovative Brownfields program partnership with Habitat for Humanity International.

February 20, 2002 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

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?

February 20, 2002 - Wall St. Journal

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.

February 19, 2002 - The New York Times

Anger In The Alps

Residents rise up against truck traffic in the Alps.

February 19, 2002 - The Times

Why New Urbanism Fails

Behind their quaint, cozy facades, New Urbanist towns still fail to combat the pattern of sprawling, auto-centric suburban development.

February 18, 2002 - Planetizen

Most Traveled Principal Arterials

The U.S. Department of Transportation releases their 2000 series of reports.

February 18, 2002 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

Eco-terrorists On The Run

Perhaps as a result of 9/11, eco-terrorism has become a major focus of law enforcement agencies.

February 17, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

U.N. Officials Disappointed With Bush Climate Plan

Delegates to a U.N. conference on the environment were disappointed with the Bush administration's plan for reducing global warming gases.

February 17, 2002 - The New York Times

Bush Global Warming Plan Criticized

The Bush administration's new strategy to reduce gases responsible for global warming faces criticism from around the world.

February 17, 2002 - The New York Times

Rural U.S. Towns May Not Survive Changes In World Economy

Small U.S. towns may not survive changes in the global commodity markets, new trade agreements, and a recession.

February 16, 2002 - The New York Times

Non-profit Board To Manage Largest Urban Park Reserve

A large tract of urban land is turned over to a non-profit board to be managed as a nature preserve.

February 16, 2002 - Kitchener Waterloo Record

Gore Criticizes Bush's Global Warming Plan

President Bush's voluntary plan to reduce global warming gases has been criticized by opponents including Al Gore.

February 15, 2002 - Wired

Dr. Gridlock: Readers Complain About Blinding Headlights

Readers complain about blinding headlights and foglights on SUVs and trucks.

February 15, 2002 - The Washington Post

Bush Administration's Global Warming Plan

President Bush is expected to unveil proposals for reducing global warming.

February 15, 2002 - The Washington Post

Transportation Bill Special Projects

Search to find out how your state fared in the massive federal transportation spending plan.

February 15, 2002 - Associated Press

Growing Smart: APA Issues Landmark Planning Guide

The American Planning Association has released "Growing Smart: Legislative Guidebook and User Manual." Neal Pierce believes it may "remake America's future."

February 15, 2002 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Busway Vs. Rail Capacity

One of the major misconceptions in U.S. transportation planning is the claim that rail has inherently higher capacity than buses.

February 15, 2002 - Reason Public Policy Institute

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.