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Preserving Biodiversity: An Interview With E.O. Wilson

Talk of The Nation host Neal Conan interviews two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Edward O. Wilson about his book The Future Of Life.

January 15, 2002 - National Public Radio

'State Of The World' Report Brings Bad News

The annual 'State of the World' report by the Worldwatch Institute assesses the world's environmental achievements in the last decade.

January 15, 2002 - National Geographic

Segway May Face Patent Trouble In Japan

A Japanese robotics professor claims the Segway Human Transporter resembles a patented machine he invented 15 years ago.

January 15, 2002 - CNET News

Shaping The City: New Urbanism Gaining Acceptance

The New Urbanism movement is gaining mainstream acceptance nationwide as more citizens begin to realize the consequences of urban sprawl.

January 15, 2002 - The Washington Post

APA's Draft Policy Guide On Smart Growth

The American Planning Association is accepting input on its draft Policy Guide on Smart Growth.

January 15, 2002 - American Planning Association

Affordable Cities Of The Future

A retiring University of Hawaii professor has developed a low-cost building type that is revolutionizing development in third-world cities.

January 15, 2002 - Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Deciding Amtrak's Future

The Amtrak Reform Council's recommendations for restructuring Amtrak will open up the monopoly to private competition.

January 14, 2002 - The Washington Post

9-11: The Architectural Aftermath

Michael Sorkin discusses the impact of Sept. 11 on culture and architecture.

January 14, 2002 - MetropolisMag.com

World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm

The Irish government has approved a wind farm to be built south of Dublin. It would generate 10% of the country's electricity.

January 14, 2002 - BBC News

Gambling On Fuel Cells

The Bush administration is gambling that fuel cell-powered vehicles are better than more efficient gas engines.

January 14, 2002 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Supermarkets Embrace Urban Design

Supermarkets are finding that good urban design equates to more business.

January 13, 2002 - The Chicago Tribune

Amtrak Could Face Private Competition

A plan by the Amtrak Reform Council recommends opening up Amtrak routes to private competition.

January 13, 2002 - The New York Times

Congress To Decide Amtrak's Future

The U.S. Congress will decide Amtrak's fate after it receives a final recommendation from the Amtrak Reform Council.

January 13, 2002 - The New York Times

Bush Signs Brownfields Cleanup Law

President Bush signed a bill that provides up to $250 million a year to state and local governments for cleaning up brownfields.

January 12, 2002 - The Washington Post

Amtrak Restructuring Plan Highlights

Highlights from the Amtrak reform plan that will go to the U.S. Congress.

January 12, 2002 - The New York Times

Barriers To Rehab Of Affordable Housing

Rehabilitation of aging housing is a major resource for meeting the Nation's affordable housing needs.

January 12, 2002 - HUD News

Amtrak Should Be Broken Up

A restructuring plan by Amtrak Reform Council recommends that Amtrak should be broken up.

January 12, 2002 - The New York Times

A City Plan Is Futile If It Is Not Implemented

As Nairobi, Kenya, prepares a new development plan for the next 30 years, experts say that the city should not ignore implementation issues.

January 11, 2002 - Africa News Service

Supreme Court Asked To Rule On Interstate Planning Issue

The Columbia River Gorge Commission has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a Washington state Court of Appeals decision that could threaten regional planning in the bi-state Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

January 11, 2002 - Vancouver Columbian

Lara Lookalike's Town Hall Job

A local authority in the UK is using a computer generated woman to guide residents through the planning process.

January 11, 2002 - BBC News

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.

Comprehensive Bikeway Design Workshop

Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University

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Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)

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.