United States
Planning For A Healthier Nation
The nation is battling a "tidal wave of obesity." Neal Peirce says local governments can make a difference by changing the rules that govern how our cities grow.
A State Capital Without A Hotel
A city without a hotel for 16 years will get one that could revitalize it's downtown.
Ecoptopia: Regional Planning Perspectives
Glenn R Pascall interviews Bay Area policymakers about challenges facing their region.
Profile Of EPA Chief Whitman
It's a good thing that Environmental Protection Agency chief Christine Todd Whitman is tough...
Falsifying Environmental Data?
A columnist for the Wall Street Journal argues that "scientific fraud" by the environmental community is out of control.
New Technology For Greener Houses
Fireproof Styrofoam forms, solar panels, and other latest developments in green building are showcased at "Building Green," an event sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders Research Council.
Energy Task Force Sought Environmental Input After Protests
Newly released documents indicate that the Bush administration's energy task force included environmental issues in a national energy policy only after protests from environmentalists.
EPA To Support Air Quality Standards
In a victory for environmentalists and public health advocates, federal appeals court uploads air pollution standards.
Two Studies Raise Questions About Gentrification
Two new studies suggest that gentrification empowers lower-income residents.
Tribal Casino Development Outlook
With the billions of dollars being poured into tribal gaming operations, there exists a wide vista of outside development opportunities.
Land Conservation Builds Community
Peter Forbes of the Trust for Public Land offers an essay about how land conservation can change a community.
New Songdo Intelligent City
A U.S. company has been selected to build South Korea's $12.5-billion massive 'New Songdo Intelligent City'.
States Cutting Funds For Anti-sprawl Programs
A report by the Natural Resources Defense Council says states are reducing funding for anti-sprawl initiatives.
Is Architecture Magazine Closing?
Architecture Magazine's Editor-in-Chief discusses rumors predicting the magazine's departure.
Anti-sprawl Budgets Drying Up
According to a report by the Natural Resources Defense Council, states are cutting funds for open-space and "anti-sprawl" initiatives.
The 'Real Backbone' Of Cities
How do cities work? Neal Peirce looks at how cities are adopting a "neighborhoods approach."
A History Of Andres Duany And New Urbanism
American City and County features an in-depth discussion of the history, evolution, benefits and criticisms of the New Urbanism.
Modular Housing: The Future Of Housing?
A modular housing frame can be assembled in one day, and is ready for move-in eight weeks later -- for under $50,000.
Is Opposition To Development Intensifying?
ULI's Bill Hudnut evaluates why today's opposition to development seems to be more sophisticated, vociferous-and effective than in the past.
Yurts Gain Popularity in U.S.
The Yurt, a portable structure first used by the nomads of Mongolia is becoming popular in the U.S.
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.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
