United States

Mysterious 'Ginger' May Be Revealed Soon

The mysterious "Ginger" device, rumored to be a transportation invention with the ability to change the world, may soon be revealed.

November 30, 2001 - Wired

Should Patriotism Be Measured In Miles Per Gallon?

Is driving a gas-guzzling SUV unpatriotic? Many Americans don't believe there is a relationship between global politics and U.S. dependence on foreign oil.

November 30, 2001 - The New York Times

Zoning And Changing Lifestyles

Planning Commissioners Journal focuses on the impact that changes in our society are having on zoning regulation.

November 30, 2001 - Planning Commissioners Journal

Developing A Sewer Ordinance

The Planning Commissioner's Journal presents one town's experience with developing a sewer ordinance.

November 29, 2001 - Planning Commissioners Journal

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Raise Mortage Limits

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac raise the mortage limit on single-family homes.

November 29, 2001 - The New York Times

Housing Sales Strong As Consumer Confidence Drops

While the consumer confidence index dropped this month, housing sales continued to be strong.

November 29, 2001 - The New York Times

Scientist Gathers Environmental Data From Tombstones

University of Delaware scientist studies tombstones to collect data about pollution and environmental change.

November 29, 2001 - National Geographic

Amtrak Is Fatally Flawed, Beyond Repair

Paul Weyrich, a conservative leader, argues that the best way to save passenger rail is to kill Amtrak.

November 28, 2001 - CNN

Quotes About Cities And Skyscapers

Quotes by John Podhoretz, columnist for the New York Post, Architecture critic Hugh Pearman Edwin G. Burrows, and history professor at Brooklyn College, City University of New York.

November 28, 2001 - The Washington Post

Sprawl Is Biggest Threat To Southern Forests

According to a study by the U.S. Forest Service, the biggest threat to forests in southern U.S. is urban sprawl.

November 28, 2001 - The New York Times

Holiday Travelers Choose Ground Transportation

Holiday travel by car, bus, and train remains strong but air travel declines.

November 26, 2001 - The New York Times

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.

November 26, 2001 - Planetizen

Leaving The City For A Second Home

More and more Americans are purchasing second homes outside of urban boundaries and relocating.

November 25, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

Do SUVs Make A Difference?

Reason Magazine attacks New York Times economic columnist Paul Krugman for arguing against SUVs.

November 25, 2001 - Reason Online

Downtown: Its Rise And Fall

The Boston Globe interviews author and urban historian Robert M. Fogelson about the unique history of the American downtown.

November 25, 2001 - The Boston Globe

Intercity Passenger Rail Makes A Comeback

Now that flying is more difficult, intercity passenger rail connected to airport terminals seems like a good idea.

November 24, 2001 - Wall St. Journal

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.

November 24, 2001 - Salon

Despite Conservation, Deforestation Still A Threat

The Monteverde cloud forest in the mountains of Costa Rica are still threatened by deforestation despite conservation efforts.

November 24, 2001 - The New York Times

The Declining Fortune Of The American Sidewalk

Adding sidewalks to suburbs can turn pedestrian-unfriendly areas into walkable communities.

November 23, 2001 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Eco Terrorists

America has its own home-grown version of terrorism -- the Earth Liberation Front.

November 23, 2001 - Wall St. Journal

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.