United States
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.
UN: Water Crisis Ahead
The United Nations has warned that if water consumption continues are the current rate, two out of three people in the world will face a severe water shortages by 2025.
Creating A Scorecard For The CRA Service Test
Strengthening banking services under the Community Reinvestment Act.
A 'Distinguished' Embassy
The Nigerian Embassy in Washington blends from traditional Nigerian elements with contemporary architecture.
Senate Votes For Alternate Power Sources
Senate approves a plan to increase electricity from alternate source to 10 percent in 2020.
Counter-espionage With Concrete
Scientists at the National Research Council of Canada have developed concrete capable of conducting electricity.
Planners And Architects Battle Barriers
Cement barriers identify places of fear. "They send a... message to the public about democratic institutions."
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
