United States
The Long Battle Over A War Memorial
The battle over building a World War II memorial in Washington D.C. has taken longer that the war itself.
Moving A State Border To Merge Towns
Two neighboring towns, one in Nevada and in Utah, are considering merging by redrawing the Nevada-Utah state border.
Top Websites For Online House Hunting
Here is a review of websites designed to help you find your dream house.
Downtowns Rebound
A survey of downtowns by the Fannie Mae Foundation and Brookings Institution finds that downtowns are making a comeback.
Ghost Towns
Ghost towns may be bad for economic development, but they make for great photographs.
The Benefits Of High Gasoline Prices
Though higher gasoline prices can strain your budget, they also promote greater energy efficiency, increased production, more alternative fuels and less dependence on foreign oil.
Oak Ridges Moraine Development Banned
The Province of Ontario's Smart Growth initiative has frozen development on the Oak Ridges Moraine, an ecologically important area north of Toronto, Canada, that is experiencing development pressure.
Mapmaker Makes Trouble For Bush Administration
A government cartographer anonymously posted maps of caribou migration in Alaska on the Internet. This is the story of the political turbulence he caused and how he turned into a hero for the environmental movement.
U.S. Traffic Congestion Will Double By 2020
U.S. News and World Report takes an in-depth look at traffic and concludes that fundamental change is needed.
City Loses Rights To Its Domain Name
An International court rules that an Australian city doesn't own the trademark rights to it's name.
America's Best Schools
Time Magazine picks the best schools in America. The results may surprise you.
Growth Dries The Rio Grande
For the first time in recorded history, the Rio Grande no longer empties into the Gulf of Mexico.
A Decade Of Innovation
The Spring, 2001 issue of NeighborWorks Bright Ideas focuses on a decade of innovation in housing issues.
The Real Nevada
Statistics show Nevada, home to the glittering Las Vegas, is at the bottom of many lists.
Banking On Preservation
A private investment firm hopes to make a large profit while preserving the natural habitat, possibly leading the way for other firms to follow the model.
Commuting In Context
If trying to reorganize society in more compact arrangements were ever a good idea, now is not the time to do it.
Compassionate Conservatism And The Environment
Jim Motavalli reviews the Bush administration's environmental policies.
Radical Rethinking Of Conservation Policies Needed
An international study proposes "eco-agriculture" strategies in response to the world's threatened biodiversity.
Saving The Rainforest With Sustainable Management
The deforestation of the Amazonion rainforest has been an environmental and economic disaster. "Sustainable management" might be able to save the rainforest while yielding rich economic benefits.
Financing Progressive Development
Conventional financing techniques impede investment in "smart growth" or "new urbanism" projects.
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.
Sarasota County Government
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
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)
