United States
Commercializing Highways
The Reason Public Policy Institute examines four problems with U.S. highways that could be solved by commercializing them.
Technology Vs. Land Use
This academic article examines alternative strategies to reduce auto-related air pollution.
Contractual Agreements And Neighborhood Evolution
This academic paper presents a simulation of urban neighbourhood formation and growth based on the economic theory of property rights.
Hybrid Cars And SUVs Missing In The Marketplace
Hybrid cars and trucks are here and ready for the road, but are car makers, politicians and the American consumer ready for them?
Ecotourism Disney Style
Disney is creating a resort in the center of the African forests -- in Florida.
The Patio House: A Model Of New Urbanism
The traditional patio house is a perfect new urbanist model for new home development in the U.S.
Carfree Times
The September 2001 issue of Carfree Times has been published.
Rural Roads More Dangerous Than Urban Highways
Government statistics show that more people die on rural roads than on crowded urban highways.
Increased Traffic Threatens Montreal Neighborhood
Mile End's Park Avenue has become an extension of the suburban Laval Expressway, bringing in more cars and traffic to this once quiet 'Main Street.'
Great Parks Award Winners 2001
Great Parks/Great Cities Awards honor parks and other public spaces for their role in revitalizing North American communities.
How Tourism Impacts Cities
How does tourism impact old urban centers? Herbert Muschamp visits Vienna to find out.
The Truth About Smart Growth
Smart growth advocates claim that it improves the quality of life. What they don't mention is that growth restrictions are expensive in the long run and reduce housing affordability.
Growth And Growing Pains Celebrated At CNU IX
Eleven hundred new urbanists converged on New York City June 7 - 10 for CNU IX, the annual coming-together of the Congress for the New Urbanism.
Winnipeg To Demolish A Historic Building
Winnipeg wants to demolish a historic building. Lisa Rochon calls it the "height of stupidity."
Buffalo: A 'Bi-National' Region
Attracting industry to Buffalo, NY, has lead to its self-promotion as a 'bi-national' region.
Pressure To Beautify Highway Construction
City leaders recognize that highways have become a focal point of the city. Now pressure is on transit planners to beautify the design of highways and overpasses.
Sprawl Causing Serious Water Shortages
Sprawl is one of the causes responsible for water shortages around the nation in regions as unlikely as rainy Seattle, other parts of water-rich Pacific Northwest, and counties around Lake Michigan.
Nature's 'Water Towers' Disappearing
Evergreen mountain forests,known as "cloud forests" for being almost permanently enveloped in mist, are rich in biodiversity and provide fresh clean water. They are threatened by logging and global warming.
Census Bureau: List Of Most Racially Uniform Cities
U.S. Census Bureau has released lists of cities with the highest percentage of white or black residents.
Are Transportation Planners Wrong?
Are transportation planners are wrong when they argue that public mass transit is the best way to help the poor?
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
