United States
Controversial Superfund Effort Shows Results
A new report shows that half of the nation's superfund sites have been successfully cleaned up. But the number of new sites continues to grow.
The Ten Most Dangerous Intersections In The U.S.
State Farm publishes its list of the ten most dangerous intersections in the U.S., and in each state, and includes photos.
Preserving The Underground Railroad
Preservation efforts are under way to save sites associated with the Underground Railroad, the network of safe houses that helped slaves escape the South.
High Tech Revolution Leapfrogging Cities
Joel Kotkin names an interesting new trend: high tech development moving to remote areas. Kotkin calls it 'Leapfrog Techpoles.'
Bush Vs. The Planet
This Chronicle column praises President Bush for rejecting the Kyoto Treaty and, in doing so, retaining his political integrity.
An Architectural Fantasy In Mexico
A model city of the future-north of Guadalajara-is being designed by celebrity architects at a cost of $400 million.
U.S. Metro Areas Are Nation's Economic Powerhouses
An analysis released by the U.S. Conference of Mayors shows that much of the nation's economic growth was generated in metro areas which have economies that are larger than those of some countries.
Fannie Mae: Driving Homeownership Or Monopoly?
Does Fannie Mae's unique position as a quasiofficial company give it an unfair advantage against private business? Perhaps, but it's a formidable political force.
The Real Purchasing Power Of Central City Neighborhoods
The Brookings Institution provides a template to create urban economic profiles that demonstrate the economic potential of central city neighborhoods.
Ongoing Email Debate About Density
Following a heated email exchange on several popular email lists, the Sierra Club pulls its web-based Density Calculator.
Book Review: A History Of American Towns
David J. Russo's book "American Towns: An Interpretive History" presents an overview of the role of small towns in the U.S.
Water Wars: The Klamath Project
Along the drought-striken California-Oregon border, angry residents are fighting for water reserved for endangered fish.
Anytown, U.S.A.: Utopia Or Nightmare?
A columnist declares the July issue of National Geographic required reading for Planners.
Sierra Club Recalls Web-based Density Calculator
A Rocky Mountain News columnist takes the Sierra Club to task for evading the question: what density is sprawl?
Urban Infill Housing: Myth & Fact
This is the third in a series ofpublications by the Urban Land Institute designed to address myths regarding growth and land development.
Dot-com Crash Hurts Real Estate Development Industry
The dot-com crash has hit the real estate industry hard. Real estate deals are going bust.
Ancient Pyramids: Constructed With A Kite?
Researchers are testing out a theory that ancient Egyptian monuments could have been constructed with the help of a kite to lift large objects.
Forest Service Seeks Public Opinion On Road Ban
The U.S. Forest Service is seeking public input before revising a Clinton-era ban on road-building in national forests.
Civil War Battlefields Threatened By Sprawl
The nation's Civil War era landmarks are in danger of being lost to sprawl.
Saving Historic Schools
School buildings built in the 1900s and the Depression era are in danger of being lost due to neglect and lack of funds as students are moved to "sprawl schools."
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.
JM Goldson LLC
Custer County Colorado
Sarasota County Government
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
