United States
Sprawl Emerges as Hot Issue in Swing Districts
A growing number of U.S. House and Senate candidates have adopted issues predominantly associated with local government as concernwith overdevelopment, diminishing open space, overcrowded schools, gridlock, and air and water quality increases.
HUD Awards Grant to Aid Public Housing
U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Andrew Cuomo awarded more than $30 million in grants that will help families, the elderly and disabled in public housing be more self-sufficient.
Grading the Cities
Governing's "Government Performance Project" presents a series of "Management Report Cards" on 35 of the nation's largest city governments.
Sprawl is Taking Over America
Has the suburban dream turned into a nightmare?
Key Choice for Crunch on Airports
Amid rising demand for air travel, legislators and activists face tough question -- expand big hubs or build more regional airports?
HUD Award to Protect Children from Environmental Hazards
Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary awards $68.3 million for lead abatement, testing and toreduce other environmental and safety dangers in the home.
Have Car, Will Commute
CNN special series on urban issues focuses on the relationship between the automobile and the suburbs.
America's New Suburban Main Streets
A harbinger of 21st century America: dozens of post-Second World War suburbs that never had a Main Street are building new ones from scratch.
Urban Policy And The Next President
"Comeback Cities:A Blueprint for Urban Neighborhood Revival" is a book which is extensively reviewed here. Some inner cities are on an upswing.
The Road To Disaster
A detailed report on how highways in the Amazon help destroy the rainforest.
Clinton Vetoes Energy, Water Measure
"President Clinton vetoed a $23-billion budget bill for energy and water programs Saturday, saying it was 'deeply flawed' and threatened major environmental harm."
Using Section 8 Vouchers to Buy a Home
"More than 1 million 'working families' will be able to join the ranks of homeowners under a new program that allows them to use their rental assistance to purchase houses.
States Ranked By Lead Hazards
The Environmental Defense Fund's Scorecard system has ranked states by the amount of lead hazards in housing units. How does your state rank?
Does New Urbanism Make Good Neighbors?
New urbanism is about restoring the idea of the neighborhood. But does it make for good neighbors?
Basics On Noise And Weighting Filters
No matter what type of noise -- transportation noise, occupational noise, or general community noise, it helps to have an understanding of what noise is.
States Ranked By Pollution
The Environmental Defense Fund Scorecard provides pollution rankings by state. How does your state rank?
An Urban Revival for a Suburban Culture
Though they have built them rapidly and at impressive scales, Americans have rarely cherished their cities.
Sprawl: You Love It, But Dare Not Speak It's Name
CNN features an in-depth debate between Peter Calthorpe, promoting new urbanism, and Peter Gordon and Harry Richardson defending sprawl.
Bush vs. Gore: Who is Greener?
An assessment of the presidential candidates environmental positions.
Theory And Practice Of Urban Design
Bruce Mau Design wants his architecture company to evolve like the projects he creates -- more naturally to maintain the ecology.
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)
