United States
Livability For The Elderly
Not much attention has been paid to how to make environments livable for older Americans. AARP aims to change that.
Bush Postpones Forest Rules Again
The Bush administration puts off a decision on Clinton administration rules to protect a third of national forests from development.
Midwestern Apartment Markets
The recent experiences of Midwestern apartment markets offer some lessons for investment strategies nationwide.
Grading The States 2001
In a special report all 50 states are graded on how well they manage the systems that deliver public services.
High Tech Meets Urban Landscape
How does a city lure high-tech companies into downtown areas and provide the necessary infrastructure while preserving the city's character? Vancouver has a plan.
Threats In The Home Mortgage Industry?
The home mortgage business gets ugly: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac threaten board members of a watchdog group.
The New Hybrid Mall
Shopping center developers are taking a new approach: "Hybrid malls" are perhaps the hottest concept in the industry.
Unsprawl Case Study: Prairie Crossing
A case study of a "conservation community" that successfully uses a set of ten guiding principles to balance growth and open space.
Shopping Malls: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
As many as on in five malls nationally will fail or face greyfield status if they can't be revitalized. Architects are trying to help.
Small Towns Make Hay While Snow Falls
Winter tourism is reviving small town economies but conservation groups warn of environmental damage.
The Great Lakes: Mixing Water And Oil
The energy crisis has ignited a debate over drilling for oil and natural gas under the Great Lakes, the world's largest source of fresh water.
Bush's U-Turn On Environment
Citing energy crisis, President Bush breaks campaign environmental promises.
Stay Tuned For The E-Traffic Report
Pilot programs in Los Angeles and Atlanta are using the Internet to help commuters.
Housing Coalition Seeks Affordable Rentals
Housing industry coalition calls for increasing government insurance for affordable housing.
Geocaching: High-Tech Hide-and-Seek
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology is being used to add a high-tech twist to treasure hunts.
Questioning The 2000 Census
An interview with demographics and sociology expert Tukufu Zuberi about the 2000 Census and the nation's changing demographic landscape.
Auto-Totalitarians
Some commentators attack supporters of transit for being "anti-auto" -- but their real agenda is to force Americans to drive or die.
Top Cities For Expanding Businesses
Cincinnati tops this list of expansion cities for growing businesses; the booming sunbelt cities are also popular.
Urban Growth - Too Much Of A Good Thing?
A "smart growth" discussion for the masses.
Luring High Tech From Silicon Valley
With the recent power crisis compounding the cost of doing business in Silicon Valley, some states are trying to lure high tech firms from California.
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.
New York City School Construction Authority
Village of Glen Ellyn
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
