United States

Automakers Unveil Cleaner Cars

Leading carmakers unveiled cleaner cars at the Electric Transportation Industry Conference.

December 15, 2001 - Wired

Japanese Architect Awarded AIA Gold Medal

The American Institute of Architects awarded its highest individual honor to Japanese architect Tadao Ando.

December 14, 2001 - The Chicago Tribune

The Skeptical Environmentalist

Lomborg suggests that many dire environmental issues are "phantom problems" inflated by the environmental movement.

December 14, 2001 - Grist Magazine

Green Space Beneficial To Children

A house surrounded by nature helps boost a child's attention capabilities, acccording to a Cornell University study.

December 14, 2001 - Cornell University

A Collection Of Segway Cartoons

A collection of editorial cartoons featuring the human transportation device formerly known as "Ginger."

December 14, 2001 - Slate

25 Years Of Community Development Finance

This article summarizes the lessons Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have learned over the past two and a half decades, and outlines the strategies they might pursue to best meet the needs of underserved people and markets in the year

December 14, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

Immigrants: Real Estate's Bulwark During Recession

According to a study by the University of Georgia, immigrants "matter more" to the real estate industry during a recesion.

December 13, 2001 - REIS

Prince Charles On The Future Of Tall Buildings

A speech on the future of skyscrapers given by His Royal Highness, Charles, the Prince of Wales on December 11, 2001.

December 13, 2001 - The Prince Of Wales

Onion Infographic: All About Ginger

Puzzled about the features of the much-hyped Segway Human Transporter? The Onion presents all you need to know in a single "infographic."

December 13, 2001 - The Onion

Will Ginger Transform Cities?

Will the amazing new personal transportation scooter replace the car?

December 13, 2001 - Reason Public Policy Institute

There's No Such Thing As A Clean Car

Author Jane Holtz Kay challenges environmentalists and others concerned with the problems created by autos not to settle for so-called "clean cars."

December 13, 2001 - Orion Online

Designing Self-Cooling Buildings

Faced with the high cost of air-conditioning and its environmental impact, architects in the U.S. are studying techniques for cooling building using natural means.

December 12, 2001 - The New York Times

The Architectural Ambitions Of Art Museums

Art museums are not about art anymore -- it is all about building a signature building designed by a brand-name architect.

December 12, 2001 - The New York Times

Interview: How Architect Frank Gehry Uses Computers

An interview with renowned architect Frank Gehry.

December 12, 2001 - Darwin

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

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.