United States
Holiday Travelers Choose Ground Transportation
Holiday travel by car, bus, and train remains strong but air travel declines.
Let Cities Be Cities
Decentralizing the population and businesses of our great cities would be a long and expensive proposition, and one likely to fail.
Leaving The City For A Second Home
More and more Americans are purchasing second homes outside of urban boundaries and relocating.
Do SUVs Make A Difference?
Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.
Downtown: Its Rise And Fall
The Boston Globe interviews author and urban historian Robert M. Fogelson about the unique history of the American downtown.
Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback
Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.
The Vulnerabilities Of U.S. Transportation
Recent events in the U.S. have highlighted the need for an integrated transportation network. Th nation's train system that has been suffering from decades of neglect should be strengthened.
Despite Conservation, Deforestation Still A Threat
The Monteverde cloud forest in the mountains of Costa Rica are still threatened by deforestation despite conservation efforts.
The Declining Fortune Of The American Sidewalk
Adding sidewalks to suburbs can turn pedestrian-unfriendly areas into walkable communities.
Eco Terrorists
America has its own home-grown version of terrorism -- the Earth Liberation Front.
Time Magazine: Best Inventions Of The Year
Time Magazine presents the best inventions of the year including cutting-edge transportation technology.
Scientists Warn Against Using Oceans To Soak CO2
Scientists warn that using the earth's oceans to soak excess carbon dioxide blamed for causing global warming could cause greater damage.
Smart Growth And Housing Affordability
Anthony Downs explores the tensions between affordable housing and smart growth and outlines how they might be resolved in practice.
Environmentalist Wins U.N. Prize
U.S. Environmentalist Huey Johnson has been awarded the most prestigious environmental award in the world.
Brownfields State Of The State Report
The Northeast-Midwest Institute is releasing an updated review of brownfield initiatives and program impacts in the 50 states.
Saving History
The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Ten Cities With The Worst Commute
Which residents have the worst commutes in the nation? New York, Chicago and San Francisco. The Census Bureau publishes the list of cities with the longest commutes.
Secret Suburban Park Planning
Well-planned suburban parks are being planned and supported -- discretely -- by a former strip-mall designer.
Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'
Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.
Will Planners Learn From September 11?
Following the September 11 tragedies, many architects and planners are questioning the beliefs that led to the development of the WTC towers.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
