United States
Green Homes Find Their Place
Eco-friendly homebuilding begins to find acceptance in the industry.
The American Energy Fantasy
Robert J. Samuelson argues that contradictions in the U.S. energy policy are responsible for California's energy crisis. "If you want to curb pollution and global warming, you can't have cheap power."
The Argument Against Smart Growth
Will smart growth result in more traffic congestion and air pollution?
First Maglev Train -- In Shanghai
China will be the first to use Maglev technology in a project that will link Shanghai to the city's airport.
The EPA's Dirty Secret
A Wall Street Journal editorial suggests that the EPA recent actions have been less than ethical.
Transportation Advice from Acting DOT Chief
An exit interview with Acting Secretary Mort Downey of the U. S. Dept. of Transportation. He has two pieces of advice for the new administration.
Green Roofs Slow To Take Root
Roof gardens have been used in Europe for 25 years and can make a building more energy-efficient. Are they up to tackling the urban water runoff and urban heat island problems in U.S. cities?
Europe's Decaying Ecosystem
Europe's ancient forests are being destroyed by pollution and urban sprawl.
State And Local Green Purchasing
The EPA has issued guidance to help federal agencies consider environmental concerns when making purchasing decisions.
Ruling Awards Disabled Better Transit
A recent ruling requiring better transit service for the disabled was hailed as a landmark decision that will affect transit agencies nationwide.
Rap On Interior Nominee Is Unfair
Gale Norton, Bush's Interior nominee, is a defender of property rights. This does not mean she is anti-environment.
Reporting On Efforts To Stop Chain Stores
The Home Town Advantage reports on efforts to stop chain store development and has published its January, 2001 issue.
Ships And Boats
An environmental group publishes reports on environmentally-friendly shipbuilding and repair industry resources.
HUD's Major Management Challenges
A new series of reports provides an overview of major management challenges and program risks government agencies.
HUD Says Housing Needs Drop Eight Percent
The number of very-low-income U.S. renter households that pay more than 50 percent of theirmonthly gross income for rent or live in severely inadequate housing dropped about eight percent between 1997 and1999, according to a HUD report.
Environmental Justice Grants
The EPA has opened the application period for its EnvironmentalJustice Small Grants Program.
Best Practices In Economic Development
A new HUD report highlights eight promising economic development strategies based on case studies in 10 American cities.
Most Expensive World Cities
What are the world's most expensive cities? The most expensive U.S. city only ranks seventh.
Highways Are Out, Development Is In
Some cities are tearing down their downtown highways saying they aren't worth the land they're built on.
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
Bush moves quickly to stall Clinton's last minute environmental and historical regulations and set asides.
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
