United States

Observations From Three Gorges

An American engineer involved in the construction of the massive Three Gorges Hydro-Power Project in China offers his perspective.

December 29, 2000 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Heritage Tourism Is Booming

More than half of U.S. states have established statewide heritage or cultural tourism programs.

December 29, 2000 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

First Census 2000 Results: Live Webcast

First Census 2000 results announced in a live webcast at 11:00 a.m. EST.

December 28, 2000 - U.S. Census Bureau

Smart Growth Must Include Affordable Housing

According to the new Urban Land Institute chairman, smart growth must include affordable housing.

December 28, 2000 - Inman News

The Secret Life Of The AAA

The NRDC charges that the American Auto Club has a questionable political agenda that damages the environment.

December 28, 2000 - Natural Resources Defense Council

The High-Tech South

Joel Kotkin reports that the South is rapidly becoming an engine for economic growth and technological development.

December 27, 2000 - REIS

HUD's 2001 Community Development Program

HUD will award $3 million for the 2001 Community Development Work Study Program.

December 27, 2000 - HUD News

Radical Housing Initiatives

President Clinton is making dramatic changes to housing policy. But what happens when the new president takes office?

December 26, 2000 - CBS News

A 1,200-acre Park For Los Angeles

This proposed Baldwin Hills Park would be bigger than Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and have an amazing view.

December 26, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

City Planning Expert Dunham Dies At 71

Daniel C. Dunham, an architect and expert on city planning, died on Dec. 19 in New York.

December 26, 2000 - The New York Times

Environmental Policy Update

A discussion on the possible changes in environmental policies of the upcoming Bush administration and a conversation with EPA administrator Carol Browner.

December 26, 2000 - National Public Radio

Homeless Receive $1 Billion Present

President Clinton and HUD announce a historic $1 billion in grants to help the homeless.

December 25, 2000 - The Washington Post

Black Churches Renewing Neighborhoods

African American churches are revitalizing neglected neighborhoods by providing housing, schools and financing.

December 24, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

New EPA Action Dramatically Cuts Truck Emissions

"This is the biggest vehicle pollution news since the removal of lead from gasoline," says the Natural Resources Defense Council .

December 24, 2000 - CBS News

States Ranked By Per Capita Development

A study by the American Planning Association ranks 49 states according to the per capita development rate.

December 24, 2000 - American Planning Association

Strong Economy Could Blunt Impact Of HUD Grants

Homeless advocates say the impact of $1 billion in HUD grants may be lessened by the strong economy.

December 24, 2000 - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Largest Aid Package In History For Homeless Awarded

During his last holiday address to the nation, President Clinton today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will award more than $1 billion in grants to help homeless individuals and families obtain housing and receive the s

December 24, 2000 - HUD News

An Intelligent Transportation Policy

Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have the potential to improve traffic across the nation.

December 23, 2000 - The Brookings Institution

APA Director Retires

Executive Director Frank So will retire from the American Planning Association on March 30, 2000.

December 23, 2000 - American Planning Association

Nature Conservancy Names New President

The Nature Conservancy, the nation's largest nonprofit conservation organization, names a new president.

December 22, 2000 - The San Francisco Chronicle

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.