United States

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

Time Magazine: Best Inventions Of The Year

Time Magazine presents the best inventions of the year including cutting-edge transportation technology.

November 23, 2001 - Time

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.

November 23, 2001 - The New York Times

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.

November 22, 2001 - AnthonyDowns.Com

Environmentalist Wins U.N. Prize

U.S. Environmentalist Huey Johnson has been awarded the most prestigious environmental award in the world.

November 22, 2001 - Environmental News Network

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.

November 22, 2001 - Northeast Midwest Institute

Saving History

The Christian Science Monitor interviews Richard Moe, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

November 21, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

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.

November 21, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Secret Suburban Park Planning

Well-planned suburban parks are being planned and supported -- discretely -- by a former strip-mall designer.

November 20, 2001 - Business 2.0

Amtrak Is 'A National Asset'

Readers' opinions on the news that the Senate may shut down Amtrak because it is not self-sufficient.

November 19, 2001 - The Washington Post

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.

November 18, 2001 - Sun Spot

A Disney Imagineer's Architecture

Eddie Sotto, a former Disney Imagineer, dreams up a blend of entertainment, media, and architecture.

November 17, 2001 - MetropolisMag.com

What The U.S. Can Learn From Singapore

A combination of technology and tough government places the island nation on the cutting edge of traffic control.

November 17, 2001 - Wired

Impact of Sept. 11 On Architectural Trends

A thoughful opinion by Mike Greenberg on the impact, if any, of September 11 on trends in architecture.

November 16, 2001 - San Antonio Express-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.