United States
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.
Skyscrapers: How Tall Is Too Tall?
Will the skyscraper be the first casualty of the "first war of the 21st century?"
Best Practices In Affordable Housing
A new Internet directory of best practices in affordable housing will be launched in October.
Decreasing E-Waste: A National Dialogue Needed
Obsolute computers, television sets, and electronic devices pose a growing waste management problem.
Washington, New York: Cities With Much In Common
Washington and New York are different, but the two cities have much in common and define the nation's character.
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.
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
Sarasota County Government
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
