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The Sick-Building Syndrome

Three years after moving into a new building by Spanish architect Rafael Moneo, Stockholm's Modern Museum is closing down due to a mysterious ailment called the "sick-building syndrome."

December 12, 2001 - The New York Times

Where Do Old Streetcars Go?

San Francisco's popular "F Line" users historic streetcars from around the world serve tourists and commuters.

December 11, 2001 - The New York Times

A River Blueprint

Transforming city waterfront into a modern urban amenity is credited with bringing the shores of the Mississippi back to life.

December 11, 2001 - Urban Land Magazine

Why 'Big Labor' Favors Smart Growth

Big Labor--the AFL-CIO--condemns urban sprawl. Neal Peirce is surprised.

December 10, 2001 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Can Immigrants Revive U.S. Cities?

Neal Peirce discusses the effects of immigration on U.S. cities and observes that cities with declining populations are making conscious efforts to attract immigrants.

December 10, 2001 - The Washington Post Writers Group

New Urbanism Flourishes In Florida

As the demand for New Urbanist neighborhoods grows, Florida leads the way. Here is an overview of major New Urbanism projects in Florida.

December 10, 2001 - The New York Times

Secrets Of Success For Public Transit

A European study finds certain characteristics define successful public transit systems.

December 10, 2001 - World Business Council For Sustainable Development

Urbanizing The Campus

Corporate campuses of the 21st century, once traditionally suburban settings, are being transformed.

December 10, 2001 - Urban Land Magazine

The Future Of Skyscrapers

Witold Rybczynski discusses the future of skyscapers.

December 10, 2001 - The New York Times

New Smart Card Technologies

Metro Magazine reports on emerging public transit smart card systems.

December 10, 2001 - Metro Magazine

Conservation Group Unveils New Planning Technology

Conservation group American Forests unveiled new technology that enables urban designers and planners to include trees in the decision-making process.

December 9, 2001 - American Forests

How Ginger Works: The Inside Story

The technology behind the "Segway Human Transporter" exaplained.

December 9, 2001 - Wired

Transportation Careers

U.S. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta calls for a transportation career website competition.

December 8, 2001 - Metroactive

New Pedestrian Crossing Technology Comes To North America

Langford, B.C. is trying out pedestrian solutions in North American that have been successful in Europe.

December 8, 2001 - CivicInfoBC

Ginger Is Here, But Where's Fred?

The "Segway Human Transporter" was unveiled this week to a mixed response. But inventor Dean Kamen's other transportation device -- nicknamed "Fred" -- is still not available after three years of FDA testing.

December 8, 2001 - Wired

Mexico City: Earth's Petri Dish

New Times Los Angeles details the fascinating story of environmentalist's battle to save the Gray Whale in Mexico City.

December 7, 2001 - New Times-LA

'Click Here' To Save The Environment

How to contribute to environmental causes without leaving your desk.

December 7, 2001 - E-The Environmental Magazine

Diversify, Decentralize To Protect Against Terrorism

How we can defend against terrorist attacks by creating diversity and decentralization in the national infrastructure.

December 7, 2001 - Wired

Segway: Cities Won't Be Designed Around 'IT'

The Segway Human Transporter, previously known as "Ginger' or "IT' is an "amusing novelty" but cities won't be designed around it.

December 7, 2001 - The Register

Critics Oppose Drilling For Oil Under National Forest

Drilling opponents criticize plan for oil drilling under the Finger Lakes forest in New York.

December 6, 2001 - The New York Times

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.