United States
Twelve Most Distinctive Towns
The National Trust for Historic Preservation names its twelve picks for the 2001 list of most distinctive towns.
The Electronic Architecture Of Community
The challenge for most communities is how to create a digital architecture that addresses their community goals.
How Much Arsenic Is Deadly?
The Bush administration takes heat for scrapping new arsenic standards.
Global Population Growth Presents Serious Problem
Environmentalists are concerned about rapid global population growth and its implications for the environment.
E.P.A Postpones Arsenic Decision
The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it will delay it's decision on arsenic standards to Febraury 2002.
Ten Reasons The EPA Should Stay The Course
In a humorous "confidential memo", President Bush tells EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman what's bothering him.
Environmentalists Counter Bush's Policy Decisions
Following a string of Bush administration decisions perceived as anti-environment and pro-business, environmental groups are organizing a counterattack.
A Greener Bush?
Howard Kurtz comments on the recent string of pro-environment decisions by President Bush.
Bush Administration Upholds Wetlands Regulation
The EPA has decided to leave in place a Clinton administration rule expanding protection to tens of thousands of acres of wetlands in the U.S.
When Growth Management Fails, Build New Towns
Growth management is only slowing the eventual demise of the modern city. Richard Carson proposes starting over.
Bush Keeps Clinton's Lead Discharge Rule
The Bush administration endorses a lead emissions regulation proposed by Bill Clinton that will require business to report lead emissions details.
The Changing Capital Needs Of Community Development
This article argues for the creation of a new form of capital to fit the emerging needs of multi-purpose, highly successful community development organizations.
Earth Day 2001 Goal: One Million Trees
American Forests, the country's oldest nonprofit conservation organization, has a goal to plant one million trees for Earth Day on April 22.
Reverse White Flight In The Southwest
In the U.S. Southwest, Anglos reversed "white flight" trends, and moved back into the city.
The Nation's Distinctive Destinations
For the second year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has selected the Dozen Distinctive Destinations -- a list of the best preserved and unique communities in the U.S.
Facing The Reality of Global Warming
New York Times editorial criticizes President Bush's decisions regarding the environment and energy policies and calls on the government to reverse course.
Latest Car Technology Displayed At Auto Show
New York Auto Show exhibits include smart cars, electric cars, and cars with GPS navigation systems.
The Next Decade For Housing
The National Association of Home Builders publishes a report, "The Next Decade for Housing," which estimates that houses are getting larger.
Mass Transit Growth Exceeds Driving
More Americans are leaving the driving to someone else.
Bush Toughens Wetland Regulations
EPA regulations for activities that threaten wetlands will be tightened requiring builders to obtain permits.
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
