United States
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.
Sites In 11 States Designated Historic Landmarks
Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton today announced the designation of 15 new National Historic Landmarks.
Inside Scoop On The Telecom Real Estate Market
Disputing conventional wisdom, although the market is saturated with telecom facilities, the outlook is far from bleak.
Outsmarting Sprawl's Impacts
The Reason Publish Policy Institute explores market-oriented alternatives to Smart Growth.
A Primer On Subprime Lending
Subprime lending can help increase homeownership. However, the dark side of subprime lending -- predatory lending -- is dangerous.
School Design: Safety, Safety, Safety
Ever since the tragedy at Columbine High School, the new focus on school design is safety, safety, safety.
Evolution Of A New Auto Industrial District
An academic perspective on the evolution of a new industrial district: The automobile industry in the American Southeast.
Top 10 High-tech Cities
Business Facilities Magazine looks at what it takes to be a high-tech state.
Introduction To Green Buildings
What exactly is a green facility, and what does it mean to run a green facility? Facility Manager magazine presents an overview.
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.
Smith Gee Studio
City of Charlotte
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
