United States
HUD Award Encourages Housing For People With Disabilities
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded nearly $900,000 in an educational grant to help communities ensure that more apartments and condominiums are built to be accessible to people with disabilities.
A Different Environmental Agenda
Ed Marston wonders how the western U.S. will change in a slowing economy.
2001 HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards Announced
HUD Hope VI Revitalization Awards go to Phoenix, AZ, Macon, GA, Chicago, IL, Portland, OR, Atlanta, GA, Kind County, WA, and Boston, MA.
More Renovation Projects In Slowing Economy
An interview with architect Martin Santini, founder of the architectural firm Ecoplan that specializes in business renovation.
Housing Costs Increasing In Canada
Survey shows majority of Canadian developers expect costs increases in the next twelve months.
Russian Forests Disappearing
A study that mapped European Russia using satellite imagery reveal the loss of forests in the region.
Trains Flourishing As An Alternative To Flying
Many see trains as a viable alternative to air travel.
The Environment After Sept. 11th
Will the political repercussions of the Sept. 11th attacks help the environment?
Can Ecotourism Save Peru's Rainforest?
Ecotourism effort in Peru involves local community.
Protecting Drinking Water From Terrorists Attacks
The U.S. government forms a water protection task force to protech drinking water in the nation.
Expanding Affordable Housing Through Inclusionary Zoning
This paper examines the effectiveness of inclusionary zoning programs as tools for not only providing affordable housing, but also ensuring that such housing is built throughout a jurisdiction.
Mayors To Chair Urban Revitalization Venture
The newly-created CitiesFirst Task Force is designed to encourage economic growth through the thoughtful use of urban land.
How Magnetically Levitated Trains Work
Magnetically levitated trains (Maglev) are more energy-efficient and quieter than traditional trains.
Impact Of Terrorism On Real Estate
A white paper by the National Association of Realtors predicts a recession and a slowdown in the housing market.
Too Early To Design Memorial For Sept. 11th Attack Victims
Hans Butzer, co-designer of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, says it is still too early to design a memorial for those who died in the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks. He describes the process that resulted in the Oklahoma City memorial.
Creative Escape Routes For Evacuating Skyscrapers
Experts are considering bold new ideas for improving evacuation from tall buildings including nets, flying platforms, and parachutes.
Pacific Island Nation Prepares To Flee Rising Ocean
An annual quota of citizens of Tuvalu will leave for New Zealand as rising sea levels blamed on global warming threaten to drown the island nation.
Casinos Not A Safe Bet For Economic Development
Experts say that casinos do not provide lasting economic benefits to communities.
The Automobile Is The Nation's 'Engine Of Freedom'
Brock Yates writes that the automobile is the "engine of freedom" in the U.S. as motor vehices continued to operate after Sept 11th while other transportation systems were shut down, crippled, or encountered glitches.
Quotes About Skyscrapers
Selected quotes about skyscrapers by famous personalities such as Henry James, Louis Sullivan, Lewis Mumford, and others.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
