United States

Global Warning

New study reports strange behavior in animals and claims it is an early warning of the effects of global warming.

March 7, 2001 - Salon

Urban Growth Boundaries: Best In The East?

Myths and facts about urban growth boundaries.

March 7, 2001 - Buffalo Beat

Pushing Smart Growth For Federal Buildings

Smart Growth advocates want federal real estate decisions to consider sprawl.

March 7, 2001 - The Washington Times

More Details About The Mysterious Ginger

The mysterious "Ginger" device that has been hyped as being able to change the world is powered by an emission-free hydrogen-based engine that is environment-friendly.

March 6, 2001 - CNET News

My Own Personal Monorail

Karl Parker documents his personal odyssey to build a monorail.

March 6, 2001 - IFilm

Rural Housing In Trouble

President Bush's budget provisions raise concerns for rural housing.

March 6, 2001 - Housing Assistance Council

To Sample Or Not?

The Census Bureau makes it decision to not use sampling. Was it right?

March 6, 2001 - The Christian Science Monitor

Obsolete Malls Across The U.S.

A study finds that over 100 enclosed regional malls are already in steep decline in the United States, and many more are at imminent risk.

March 5, 2001 - The Congress for the New Urbanism

Farmers Can't Afford To Protect Environment

Conservation programs that help farmers protect the environment are short of funds.

March 5, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Wireless Vehicle Tracking

New wireless systems are capable of tracking vehicles and people all over the planet.

March 5, 2001 - International Herald Tribune

What Happens When There Is No Planning

Sao Paulo, Brazil, the world's 4th-most-populous-city has opted out of long-range transportation planning. A disaster.

March 4, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Are You A Slave To Your Car?

In his column, Neal Peirce examines our current relationship with our cars, and explores a possible future without them.

March 4, 2001 - The Seattle Times

It's A Mall World

Television looks at the history of the mall.

March 3, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Carfree Times: The Future Of Hyrbid Cars

The March issue of Carfree Times features a discussion on the future of Hybrid cars.

March 2, 2001 - Carfree Times

Zero Waste

Seattle has adopted the "Zero Waste" concept in its solid waste plan. Proponents say it is a "win-win" strategy.

March 2, 2001 - E-The Environmental Magazine

Fighting For The Neighbourhood

Community groups are keeping a close eye on City Hall in North America's eastern-most city.

March 2, 2001 - Express

Federal Funding For Smart Growth?

The new Bush administration has said it wants to allocate funds for "smart growth" initiatives.

March 1, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

City Smog Polluting Wilderness?

A new study aims to look at smog migration from metropolitan areas into wilderness areas.

March 1, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Climate Change Linked To Civilization Collapse

Scientists link climate change with the collapse of ancient civilizations.

March 1, 2001 - National Geographic

U.S. Acts To Reduce Diesel Pollution

EPA announced new regulations to reduce diesel pollution from buses and truck in the Bush administration's first major clean-air decision.

March 1, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

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.