United States
Climate Pact Fiasco Leaves Business Awaiting Rules
The failure of the U.N. talks on global warming is a setback for U.S. businesses.
Global Warming Talks Collapse
Unable to resolve differences, 170 nations could not conclude an international treaty on global warming.
Hothouse
Chances of a meaningful agreement at the U.N. summit on global climate change are slim.
The Science and Politics of Global Warming
Why the U.N. summit on global warming matters.
Key Mexican Desert Land To Be Protected
7,000 acres of desert land to be protected in one of Mexico's "largest private land purchases for conservation."
The Real Cost Of Dams
A new study investigates the "environmental, economic and social impacts of the world's 45,000 large dams."
Study Finds U.S. Could Meet Global Warming Goals
An government study has found that the U.S. could meet global warming goals while boosting the economy and lowering costs.
Delegates Fault U.S. Stand On Pollution
The U.S. is under increasing pressure on its stand on pollution at the U.N. summit on global climate change.
HUD Upgrades E-Maps
HUD has launched an upgraded version of HUD E-Maps, a website providing environmental mapping.
Bulletin To Stop Chain Store Development
A new bimonthly bulletin is dedicated to reporting on efforts nationwide to stop chain store proliferation and support locally owned businesses.
Global Warming Threatens Small Island Countries
Small island nations threatened by rising sea levels due to global warming are dismayed with the slow pace of U.S. climate talks.
Who Should Run The Housing Voucher Program?
The Brookings Institution presents a proposal to reform the Section 8 housing voucher program.
Urban Rail: Less To Lease Cars For New Riders
The Public Purpose ranks urban transit projects by cost, and suggests that it would be less expensive to buy a new car for each rider.
Wildlife Agency Played Out
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has stopped putting new species on its endangered and threatened list.
Best Places To Live 2000
Money Magazine publishes its ranking of the best places to live. The magazine considers urban sprawl in its rankings.
Voters Take Action On Urban Sprawl
Voters across the country are using the ballot box to decide how they want their communities and cities to grow.
U.S. Global-emissions Proposal Criticized
Environmentalists at U.N. Climate Conference say U.S. offer to existing forests and armland to meet their targets to reduce greenhouse gasemissions as "cheating."
Smithsonian Honors Top Architects, Designers
The Smithsonian recognized three architects and designers for their contributions to building and landscape design.
US To Compromise On Global Warming
At the summit on global warming, the US finally appears willing to limit its use of forest projects to meet its quota for reducing heat-trapping greenhouse gases.
13 States To Unite To Cut Truck Emissions
Thirteen states to adopt controls on bus and truck emissions that are "far more stricter than federal rules."
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)
