United States
How The Fast Food Industry Spread Sprawl
In his book "Fast Food Nation" author Eric Schlosser exposes the dark side of the fast food industry and says it contributes to spreading urban sprawl.
AICP: Does Planning Certification Matter?
Architects, engineers and lawyers have professional certifications. Planners have the AICP. But does it matter? Richard Carson argues that it will hurt your planning career.
Real Estate Home Buying Websites Ranked
A respected research firm evaluates and ranks the top 20 Internet home buying sites. The future of real estate is here.
America's Lost Trains
PBS airs an excellent new documentary on the rise of high-speed rail service in the US in the 1930's.
Public Space: Goods For Sale
Economic interests now shape public space in Berlin, Germany. How will this trend change the role of public spaces in our urban society?
Tenants Uprooted As Rents Rise in Montreal
Exploding real estate values and gentrification are changing the face of neighborhoods in Montreal, Canada.
Government's 50 Greatest Endeavors
Brookings report offers insight in the accomplishments of the federalgovernment. Read the results, then take the questionnaire.
Air-powered Car
A car that runs on compressed air releases exhaust that is actually cleaner than the ambient air. Mexico has ordered thousands.
Consultant Pokes Holes In Smart Growth Strategies
Wendell Cox delivers his controversial message: Smart Growth is "downright stupid."
HUD's New Model Building Code
HUD releases model building code which includes federal accessibility requirements.
Green Construction Guide
The PPRC publishes a guide to green building for project developers.
Fern Fronds Ferret Out Toxins
Scientists discover a fern that soaks up arsenic from soils; it may have the potential clean up thousands of contaminated soils.
Transportation Secretary Promotes Airport Expansion
With flight delays reaching record levels last year, transportation secretary promises to accelerate review process for new airports runways.
Amtrak Eyes $1.5 Billion-a-year Investment Plan
With the nation's skies crowded and highways clogged, Amtrak unveils a 20-year plan to modernize and develop 11 high-speed rail corridors.
Is Urban Sprawl A Health Risk?
Experts are blaming sprawl for causing stress, childhood asthma, and obesity. Several studies investigate the relationship between sprawl and public health.
If Cities Are A Problem, Suburbia Is No Answer
Geneva Overholser of the Washington Post Writers Group writes about sprawl, new urbanism, and smart growth. "The truth is that smart growth has an uphill battle against the mother lode of dumb growth, suburbia..."
Who Solves The Nation's Social Problems?
According to a national survey, most Americans think not-for-profit organizations and faith-based groups do more to solve social problems than the federal government.
Earth Car Free Day
Earth Car Free Day is being celebrated this year on Thursday, April 19.
Call For Urban Forestry Proposals
Metropolitan areas are home to 80% of the Nation's population and 25% of the Nation's total tree canopy cover.
U.S. Ranked 11th In Environmental Sustainability
Finland, Norway, and Canada are the top countries in achieving environmentalsustainability.
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.
Borough of Carlisle
Smith Gee Studio
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
