United States

Bush Administration Upholds Wetlands Regulation

The EPA has decided to leave in place a Clinton administration rule expanding protection to tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in the U.S.

April 19, 2001 - The New York Times

When Growth Management Fails, Build New Towns

Growth management is only slowing the eventual demise of the modern city. Richard Carson proposes starting over.

April 19, 2001 - Planetizen

Bush Keeps Clinton's Lead Discharge Rule

The Bush administration endorses a lead emissions regulation proposed by Bill Clinton that will require business to report lead emissions details.

April 19, 2001 - The New York Times

The Changing Capital Needs Of Community Development

This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.

April 19, 2001 - The Brookings Institution

Earth Day 2001 Goal: One Million Trees

American Forests, the country's oldest nonprofit conservation organization, has a goal to plant one million trees for Earth Day on April 22.

April 19, 2001 - American Forests

Reverse White Flight In The Southwest

In the U.S. Southwest, Anglos reversed "white flight" trends, and moved back into the city.

April 18, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Nation's Distinctive Destinations

For the second year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected the Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- a list of the best preserved and unique communities in the U.S.

April 18, 2001 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

Facing The Reality of Global Warming

New York Times editorial criticizes President Bush's decisions regarding the environment and energy policies and calls on the government to reverse course.

April 17, 2001 - The New York Times

Latest Car Technology Displayed At Auto Show

New York Auto Show exhibits include smart cars, electric cars, and cars with GPS navigation systems.

April 17, 2001 - Wired

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

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.

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.