United States
Metropolitan Housing Dynamics And Public Policy
This Brookings report argues that there is an important, almost inevitable, housing dynamic that shapes many major metropolitan areas.
Cloudy Future For Toronto Transit Commission
The Toronto Transit Commission is 80 years old. The transit system that serves a million passengers a day faces a bleak future due to lack of funds.
Astronauts Witness Environmental Changes
Astronauts in the International Space Station notice the Earth changing as a result of climate change and impact of landuse decisions.
Saving Istanbul's Historic Houses
Historic wooden houses lining the Bosporus waterfront in Istanbul, Turkey, are 300 years old and in danger of disappearing.
The Growth Of Private Communities
Private housing associations with covenants, conditions and restrictions are setting the rules that many middle-class Americans have live by. What is the impact of the growth of planned communities on the nation? Should we be concerned?
Growing Support For Saving Old Schools
With the nation ready to spend billions of dollars to repair or replace public shools, activists championing for the preservation of old school buildings are winning the support of many including preservationists and smart growth advocates.
Report Presents Safety Aids For Elderly Drivers
A report by an insurance industry group recommends safety aids such as larger streets signs for elderly drivers.
Homeownership Causes Sprawl
As long as homeownership is a fundamental part of the American dream, we won't have livable cities.
World Population Headed For Cities
Half the world's population will be living in cities in six years.
Mexico Seeks To Balance Tourism And Environment
Tourism is an important industry in Mexico but rapid tourism-related growth without proper planning has resulted in environmental damage. New mega-projects aim to address environmental concerns.
Empowerment Zone Applications Due
Communities that receive RC or EZ designation will be able to use a revitalizing business tax incentive package valued at $22 billion nationwide.
Primer On Imputing Census Data
Now that the Census Bureau can't use sampling, they've turned to 'imputing.' The differences are intriguing.
Sprawl Causing Increase In Predator Attacks
Sprawl is one of the reasons that more people are brought in close proximity to wildlife causing an increase in predator attacks.
Talk Of The Nation: Small Towns Disappearing
Talk of the Nation host Juan Williams talks with experts about the decline of the nation's small towns.
Green Giants: Can Huge Houses Be Eco-friendly?
A growing number of homeowners are interested in eco-friendly houses but they also want indulgent amenities.
When A Culture Destroys Its Environment
A UCLA professor travels to Greenland to find out what happends to a culture that trashes its environment. It heralds the future for the U.S.
$4 Million USTfields Project Will Clean Up 40 Sites
EPA is accepting proposals for financial assistance for USTfields Pilots -- abandoned and contaminated properties.
Training For Communities With Brownfields
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will provide $2 million in training for residents in communities impacted by brownfields.
Damaging Changes In Section 8 Housing Program
Senate VA-HUD appropriations bill makes damaging changes in Section 8 Housing program for low-income households.
U.S. House To Consider Protection For Farmers And Land
New legislation is aimed at helping farmers as well as providing environmental benefits.
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
