United States
Has The Endangered Species List Become Too Long?
Debate begins over what constitutes an endangered species, and whether some species should be saved.
Book Review: The Skeptical Environmentalist
A review of the controversial book "The Skeptical Environmentalist" by Bjorn Lomborg followed by a heated discussion.
Designing For Shopping
John King reviews the 'Harvard Design School Guide to Shopping' -- The design of the city is really about shopping.
Will Amtrak's Troubles Hurt The Future Of High-Speed Rail
Is the future of high-speed rail projects in the U.S. jeapardized by Amtrak's financial and political troubles?
HUD Announces Community Revitalization Initiative
HUD announced Tucson is the nation's newest Empowerment Zone, eligible to share in an estimated $17 billion in tax incentives to stimulate job growth, promote economic development and create affordable housing opportunities.
'Condo-mania' In B.C.
Developers cannot keep up with the demand for condos in B.C., Canada.
Low-impact Development Revisited
The Journal for Surface Water Quality professionals offers a perspective on some of the problems with low-impact development.
London's Millennium Bridge Reopens
The Millennium Bridge in London was closed down three days after its first opening after complaints that it tended to sway in the wind. It was reopened after structural improvements.
Ginger Needs License To Transform Cities
Its inventor says the Segway Human Transporter will transform cities, but will the device get cities' permission to use sidewalk?
NASA Creates Most Accurate Image Of The Earth Ever
NASA has created the most detailed image of the earth ever made. The work covers the entire earth and took one year to create.
Kunstler: Mudslinger Or Expert?
The Christian Science Monitor profiles James Kunstler, and points out his interesting contrasts -- from gadfly to urban planning expert.
Housing For 2002: Fusion-style Homes
The annual International Builders Show has typically offered some pretty lousy home designs. This year the push is for "fusion homes."
The Rail Renaissance
U.S. cities are reversing "auto-centric, sprawl-inducing" trends with a renewed interest in rail.
The Future Of Transportation
ABC News reviews daring ideas that may transform transportation including flying cars, personal trains, fast boats, and big blimps.
Auto Fuels Of The Future
What fuel would be best for autos in the future? A new study considers the possibilities.
Market Demand Is Primary Determinant Of Housing Price
The Brookings Institution presents a comprehensive review of academic literature on the link between growth management and housing affordability.
The Segway Auction
Amazon.com is auctioning three limited-edition models of the Segway Human Transporter.
EPA Partners With Habitat For Humanity On Brownfields
The EPA announces an innovative Brownfields program partnership with Habitat for Humanity International.
Is Fannie Mae Another Enron?
The Wall Street Journal takes a critical look at the financing behind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and asks: Are they the next Enron?
Congress Should Abandon Amtrak Fantasy
Ever since Congress created it in 1970 to allow private carriers to focus on hauling freight, Amtrak has been asked to do too much with too little.
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
