United States
HUD Upgrades Neighborhood Watch/Early Warning System
The Neighborhood Watch Early Warning system is a web-based software application that helps HUD staff andlenders identify originating and sponsoring lenders, loan characteristics and geographic areas that have a highincidence of single family insured m
Report: World's Water Systems In Trouble
A report from the World Resources Institutewarns that the world's freshwater systems are sothreatened that they may have difficulty sustaining life, withincreasing water shortages for human use and the extinction of a varietyof freshwater species.
Homeownership Rate Highest In Nation's History
The percent of Americans who own their homes hit a record high 67.7 percent in the third quarterof 2000.
Mexican Farmers Protest Against Deforestation
In Mexico, the Organization fo Peasant Farmer Ecologists is fighting for the environment ...and their lives.
World's Fairs: Vehicles For Urban Improvement
With the right planning, a world’s fair can be a powerful agent for urban renewal.
Global Warming Theory Affirmed
UN-sponsored panel affirms human influence on global climate caused by the greenhouse effect and predicts continued temperature increase if release of greenhouse gases is not curtailed.
Congress Gets Failing Score On Environment
Congress criticized by conservation group for legislating through anti-environment riders, blocking efforts to protect public health regarding air and water pollution
Sprawl: Learn How To Deal With It
The Brookings Institute features a policy brief by Anthony Downs on how local cities can effectively deal with fast growth.
Gore Or Bush? Who Cares? Not Environmentalists
Environmentalists are targeting corporations instead.
Questions About Urban Parks?
In an innovative Q&A, Urban Parks Online invites questions about the growth, management, and issues involved in developing urban parks.
What a Difference A Museum Makes
Arts-related institutions currently draw more visitors downtown than do professional sports.
Housing Q&A With Presidential Candidates
The National Association of Home Builders presents a Housing Q&A with the presidential candidates.
Drawing The Line Against Sprawl
Communities across the nation are using "urban growth boundaries," architectural solutions, and "smart roads" to halt sprawl. Is it working?
Vampires Sucking Electricity From Homes
University of California researchers say vampires are draining 10 percent of electricity in homes.
Families With Both Working Parents Now A Majority
New report by the Census Bureau based on 1998 data says families with both working parents are now a majority.
New Laws for New Land Uses
Appropriate legal structures are crucial in preserving and promoting a sense of community.
HUD Awards $85.7 Million in Housing Assistance
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo today awarded $85.7 million for 8,500 housing assistance vouchers that housing agencies and non-profit organizations will use tokeep families together and help persons with disabilities.
Urban, Suburban Growth Key In Vote
According to the Sprawl Watch Clearinghouse, urban and suburban growth issues are on the November 7th ballots in 17 states.
Outstanding Government Projects
An award program administered by the Ford Foundation and Harvard University recognizes innovation in government programs. Several urban planning efforts are recognized.
Old Style Towns In A New Style Era
A proposal for reconstructing the Western frontier is designed around new towns dating back to the 1880s.
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)
