United States

Segway: Readers Respond To Ginger

Why we don't need Ginger.

December 6, 2001 - The New York Times

Severe Forest Fires Linked To Logging

A study published in the journal Nature confirms links between logging and severe forest fires.

December 5, 2001 - National Geographic

People Are More Connected To Their Communities

Since Sept. 11, Americans have become more involved in connecting to their communities.

December 5, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

Is New Urbanism Living Up To Its Name?

The editor of Landscape Architecture says that many NU projects fall short of their promise in site selection.

December 5, 2001 - American Society Of Landscape Architects

Australian Developer Slams City Planning

Charging that Sydney and Melborune risk ending up like L.A. and Hong Kong, a prominent developer blames it on planners.

December 5, 2001 - InfoWorld

Ancient Landmark Threatened By Encroachment

A plan is proposed to ease the encroachment around Stonehenge, Britain's ancient archaeological treasure.

December 4, 2001 - The Washington Post

Cato Institute Critique Of Smart Growth

Using Portland, Oregon as an example, the author attempts to show the problems of smart growth.

December 4, 2001 - Cato Institute

How The Segway Human Transporter Works

The official website for the "Segway Human Transporter" offer details about personal transportation device previously known as "Ginger" or "IT."

December 4, 2001 - Segway

Segway: 'IT' Can Read Your Mind

The mystery transportation device known as "Ginger" or "It" is an innovative motor scooter that can read your mind. Its official name is the "Segway Human Transporter."

December 4, 2001 - Wired

Judgment Day For Amtrak

Officials conclude that Amtrak has no chance of ever being commercially successful.

December 3, 2001 - Time

Harry Potter's Message About Sprawl

Behind the potions and magical creatures, there is a subtle message about urban sprawl in Harry Potter.

December 3, 2001 - Reason Public Policy Institute

The Worst Town In The Nation

Gene Weingarten searches for the 'Armpit of America."

December 3, 2001 - The Washington Post

Ginger Unveiled: Urban Planning Revolutionized

After months of hype, Ginger is unveiled -- a self-balancing, motorized scooter that costs less than 5 cents a day to operate.

December 3, 2001 - Time

Industry Aftermath

Debating the effects of terrorism on real estate development.

December 3, 2001 - Urban Land Magazine

Ginger's Secrets Revealed: Will It Reshape Our Cities?

Inventor Dean Kamen reveals details about "Ginger" -- the mysterious transportation device that is rumored to be able to to change the world. Will it change the shape of our cities?

December 3, 2001 - The New York Times

Communication Is Critical For Emergency Planning

How cities are preparing for disaster and emergency planning in the wake of the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks.

December 2, 2001 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Breaking Gridlock: Sprawling Out

Author Motavalli discusses the corporate lobby that created the conditions for sprawl, and the movement to supplant sprawl with smart growth.

December 1, 2001 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

USEPA Lauches New Smart Growth Web Site

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has launched a new web site aimed at encouraging smart growth.

December 1, 2001 - EarthVision Environmental News

New Urbanism Pioneers Win Award

New Urbanism founders Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk have been awarded the third annual Vincent Scully Prize.

December 1, 2001 - The Washington Post

Fuel Cell Bus On-Road Demo In Las Vegas

A zero emission fuel cell bus sets out to prove itself in an on-road public demonstration in Las Vegas, NV.

December 1, 2001 - EarthVision Environmental 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.

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.