United States

AIA Honors Architects

The American Institute of Architecture honors six architects for their contributions to architecture.

February 1, 2001 - Design Architecture

Oregon's Land-use Laws Threatened

Oregon voters approved Measure 7 which threatens the state's green regulations and local zoning.

January 31, 2001 - Environmental News Network

Overwhelming Evidence Of Global Warming

Will the "strongest scientificevidence ever linking climate change to man's activities" convince President Bush to address global warming?

January 31, 2001 - Salon

Land, Archaeology, And The Free Market

Conflicts that arise between development and archaeology can best besolved by acknowledging that landowners have rights over finds.

January 27, 2001 - Cato Institute

Gore's New Class On Community Building

Former Vice President Al Gore will be developing a course on community building, and looking to UCLA for help.

January 26, 2001 - The New York Times

U.S. Cities Face Serious Infrastucture Problems

According to a study by the EPA, aging water and sewer systems in the nation's cities, and insufficient funds to repair them could cause serious problems.

January 26, 2001 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Green Homes Find Their Place

Eco-friendly homebuilding begins to find acceptance in the industry.

January 26, 2001 - American Demographics

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."

January 25, 2001 - Newsweek

The Argument Against Smart Growth

Will smart growth result in more traffic congestion and air pollution?

January 25, 2001 - Planetizen

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.

January 25, 2001 - BBC News

The EPA's Dirty Secret

A Wall Street Journal editorial suggests that the EPA recent actions have been less than ethical.

January 25, 2001 - Wall St. Journal

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.

January 24, 2001 - The Washington Post

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?

January 24, 2001 - San Jose Mercury News

Europe's Decaying Ecosystem

Europe's ancient forests are being destroyed by pollution and urban sprawl.

January 24, 2001 - International Herald Tribune

State And Local Green Purchasing

The EPA has issued guidance to help federal agencies consider environmental concerns when making purchasing decisions.

January 24, 2001 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

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.

January 24, 2001 - Associated Press

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.

January 23, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

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.

January 23, 2001 - New Rules Project

Ships And Boats

An environmental group publishes reports on environmentally-friendly shipbuilding and repair industry resources.

January 23, 2001 - Pollution Prevention Resource Center

HUD's Major Management Challenges

A new series of reports provides an overview of major management challenges and program risks government agencies.

January 23, 2001 - U.S. General Accounting Office

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.