United States
Regional Transit Authority Needed
A regional transit authority for the Washington area is needed to address the region's transportation problems.
Army Corps Of Engineers Suspends 150 Projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is suspending 150 water projects following intense criticism.
HUD: 'Room For Improvement' In Mortgage Process
A majority of people inquiring about a home loan receive equal treatment but there is still room for improvement in the number of minorities facing discrimination by mortgage lending institutions, according to a new report released by HUD.
Why Is Amtrak About To Go Out Of Business?
A Newsweek columnist rides the Acela train and considers its Amtrak's financial problems.
New Fleet Of Eco-Friendly Cars By Daimler-Chrysler
Daimler-Chrysler unveils new "nature-conscious" vehicles includeing gas-electric hybrid SUVs.
Study Finds Wide Racial Disparities In Mortgage Costs
A study by the Center for Community Change found wide racial disparities in the cost of mortgages -- black and Hispanic homeowners are paying higher interest rates than whites with comparable incomes.
American Metropolitics: Broder Ponders Orfield's New Book
Columnist David Broder highlights some of the surprising findings of Myron Orfield's new book. "American Metropolitics: The New Suburban Reality,"
Investigating The Collapse Of The Twin Towers
PBS show "Why The Towers Fell" records the investigation by the American Society of Civil Engineers of the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.
Top Ten Great College Towns
A new listing of great college town communities based on arts and culture, recreation, intellectual activity, historic preservation and cost of living.
New College 'Village' in Chicago
The "University village" development is one of large new projects in Chicago. It includes townhouses, dormitories, shops, and parks. Facades of old buildings are to be preserved.
Banff Struggles To Control Commercial Growth
An Appropriate Use Framework, prepared by the Town of Banff and Parks Canada, is used to screen new business licence applications for appropriateness within Banff National Park.
Valuing America's First Suburbs
This report finds that most policies overlook the needs of first suburbs and calls for reforms to help strengthen their health before they become the next ring of decline.
Community Character Act: A Smart Growth Conspiracy?
WSJ columnist Thomas Bray questions whether federal standards on local zoning boards is such a good idea.
'Real Renewal' Depends On Transportation
Addressing transportation issues is key to rebuilding Lower Manhattan.
Rebuilding Los Angeles
Ten years after the Los Angeles riots, the city has made "remarkable gains" in rebuilding itself.
Record Houses 2002
The Architectural Record publishes its annual tour of unique new homes around the world.
Big Changes In Green Markets
Green development is easier than it ever has been, and there are a variety of new incentives.
The Real Cost Of Cars
The cost of gasoline is not the culprit behind the nation's skyrocketing transportation.
Property Rights: Supreme Waffle
By strengthening the heavy hand of government, the Court ironically speeds migration from places where land use regulation is over-politicized.
Bold Vision Is Needed For Succesful Public Spaces
The Boston Globe editorializes on what is needed for successful planning in Boston, using San Francisco as an example.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
