United States
The Real Nevada
Statistics show Nevada, home to the glittering Las Vegas, is at the bottom of many lists.
Banking On Preservation
A private investment firm hopes to make a large profit while preserving the natural habitat, possibly leading the way for other firms to follow the model.
Commuting In Context
If trying to reorganize society in more compact arrangements were ever a good idea, now is not the time to do it.
Compassionate Conservatism And The Environment
Jim Motavalli reviews the Bush administration's environmental policies.
Radical Rethinking Of Conservation Policies Needed
An international study proposes "eco-agriculture" strategies in response to the world's threatened biodiversity.
Saving The Rainforest With Sustainable Management
The deforestation of the Amazonion rainforest has been an environmental and economic disaster. "Sustainable management" might be able to save the rainforest while yielding rich economic benefits.
Financing Progressive Development
Conventional financing techniques impede investment in "smart growth" or "new urbanism" projects.
America's Attack On Historic Buildings
Historically-significant buildings across the nation are being torn down in record numbers. USA Today speaks out.
Changing Shape Of The U.S. Family
Analysis of Census 2000 data uncovers the changing shape of U.S. families and trends such as the increase in the percentage of the population living alone.
Urban Sprawl Threatens Soldiers
Military leaders complain that urban sprawl is causing restrictions on combat training for soldiers.
Traffic Is Not Inevitable
The Christian Science Monitor offers a solution for traffic: Elect the right officials, raise taxes, and use mass transit.
The Three Most Exciting Trends In Planning
Retiring AICP President Norman Krumholz outlines the three most exciting trends in urban planning today.
Traffic Congestion And 'The Aspen Effect'
In this op-ed Robert H. Frank writes about the 'Aspen Effect' that causes traffic congestion.
Smart Growth Hurts Home Ownership
Report argues that 'smart growth' policies put home ownership 'at risk' by increasing housing prices.
Nation's Rapid Population Growth Causes Concern
A poll suggests that half of the nation's population is concerned about rapid population growth.
Smart Growth A 'Nightmare' For First-Time Home Buyers
Experts say 'smart growth' is raising the price of new homes beyond the reach of first-time home buyers.
Who Owns The Copyright To Public Laws?
The state of California does not own the copyright to its own building codes. Can public laws be copyrighted?
Carfree Times
The May, 2001 issue of Carfree Times is now available.
Thinning To Prevent Forest Fires Sparks Debate
Fueled by taxpayer dollars, limited forest-thinning is underway to cut trees around towns in the West that caused last year's wildfires. Environmentalists are concerned.
Judge Blocks Forest Road Ban
A regulation protecting national forests from road-building and logging was blocked by a federal judge who concluded that the ban would harm timber companies.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
Eagle County Government
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
Nashville Planning Department
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
Journal of the American Planning Association
