United States
Ten Most Wired Cities
Yahoo! Internet Life publishes its list of the ten most wired cities. Silicon Valley, CA, still leads the list.
How Land-use Controls Influence Housing Prices
A study by economists explains how housing prices are influenced by land-use controls, zoning, and politics.
The Role Of Universities In Urban Revival Efforts
Few, if any, institutions have more to offer for the revitalization of urban communities than colleges and universities.
Wall Street Applauds Fannie Mae
The Wall Street Journal congratulates Fannie Mae for improving financial disclosure rules. But more is needed.
Are Museums Facing An Identity Crisis?
Museums were originally intended to narrow the gap between art and the common man. Are they losing that focus?
Sprawl in Europe
European planners seek strategies for countering the effects of sprawl.
Segway Rules Are Changing
Six states have adopted laws to permit Segway use in places normally off-limits to motorized vehicles.
The Key To A City's Growth
According to a study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University, the development of a "creative class" is essential to the growth potential of a city.
High House Prices Make World Economy Resilient
Results from a house-price survey by The Economist suggests that higher higher house prices have helped shelter the U.S. economy from a deep recession.
The Economist's Global House-Price Indices
The Economist shows how world housing markets influence the world economy and launches new global house-price indices based on data for 13 developed economies nations and big cities.
Global Warming Harming Species Worldwide
Study presents evidence of the global impact of climate change.
Biggest Real Estate Boom In The PostWar Era
Despite terrorism and recession, home sales in urban areas has remained remarkably strong.
Friday Funny: Longest Place Names
The world's longest place name -- from Thailand -- comes in at 162 characters. Try these tongue twisters...
Seven Principles For Cultivating Communities Of Practice
While this Harvard Business School article addresses "communities of practice", many of the lessons are applicable to physical community-building.
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.
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
