United States

The Next Decade For Housing

The National Association of Home Builders publishes a report, "The Next Decade for Housing," which estimates that houses are getting larger.

April 17, 2001 - Inman News

Mass Transit Growth Exceeds Driving

More Americans are leaving the driving to someone else.

April 17, 2001 - Associated Press

Bush Toughens Wetland Regulations

EPA regulations for activities that threaten wetlands will be tightened requiring builders to obtain permits.

April 17, 2001 - The Washington Post

Public Officials Of The Year Competition

Governing Magazine is accepting nominations for it's annual Public Officials of the Year award.

April 17, 2001 - Governing

The New Suburbs

The suburbs of the last 50 years are growing into cities. A study analyzes the complex population and urban growth trends now transforming the nation.

April 17, 2001 - The New York Times

Why Is Biodiversity Important?

A study demonstrates that biodiversity is important to maintaining the health of an ecosystem.

April 16, 2001 - The Washington Post

The South's New Megalopolis

According to the 2000 census, 11 million people live in the metro areas of the Piedmont megalopolis, dubbed Charlantingham.

April 16, 2001 - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ten Best Cities For Real Estate Investment

Real estate magazine GlobeSt.com conducts a readers survey to find the top cities for real estate investment.

April 15, 2001 - GlobeSt.com

New Federal Grant Web Portal

The Federal Commons Web portal will provide a one-stop shop for federal grants.

April 15, 2001 - GovExec

Census 2000: U.S. Adds 33 Million

During the 1990s the U.S. saw its largest population increase in 10 years.

April 14, 2001 - National Geographic

The Smallest County In The U.S.

According to results from the 2000 Census, the smallest U.S. county is Loving County, Texas, with 67 people.

April 14, 2001 - USA Today

A Comeback For Historic Main Streets

A survey of 200 historic business districts finds that business is good, and property values are rising.

April 14, 2001 - Business Week

Global Warming Linked To Greenhouse Gases

Two studies provide strong evidence of the link between greenhouse gases and global warming.

April 13, 2001 - The Washington Post

Most Endangered U.S. Rivers

Environmental group American Rivers has released a list of the most endangered rivers in the U.S.

April 13, 2001 - National Geographic

Urban Writing Award

The Southampton Institute in the United Kingdom is sponsoring a competition for the most original non-fiction text on an urban theme.

April 13, 2001 - Psychogeography.co.uk

Why Sprawl Must Be Stopped

A college student voices her opinion about sprawl and why a new generation needs to do something about it.

April 13, 2001 - Indiana Daily Student

Legislation For Smart Growth Planning

The House reintroduces a bill to help states practice smart growth planning.

April 13, 2001 - American Planning Association

GM Announces A Disposable Automobile

General Motors announces a low-cost, disposable car, The Onion reports.

April 13, 2001 - The Onion

Bush's Five-Point Plan For Urban Renewal

George W. Bush presents a five-point plan to the U.S. Conference of Mayors National Summit on Investment in the New American City.

April 12, 2001 - PRNewswire

HHS May Take Over Homeless Programs

Combating homelessness could betransferred from the Department of Housing and Urban Development toHealth and Human Services.

April 12, 2001 - The Washington Post

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.

Senior Manager Operations, Urban Planning

New York City School Construction Authority

Building Inspector

Village of Glen Ellyn

Manager of Model Development

Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO

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.