United States
Presidential Candidate Positions On Sprawl
The Planning Commissioners Journal asked presidential candidates about the Federal government's role in dealing with sprawl.
Houston Regains 'Smoggiest City' Title
Houston has regained the title of the 'Smoggiest City'in nation pulling ahead of Los Angeles.
When Will E-Government Be Real?
Forrester Research argues that early e-gov efforts have fallen short of private-sector accomplishments.
Mobile Phones Redefine Cities
An NYU study says urban areas should not be characterized by physical structures, but by the virtual space created by the information network.
ADA Leaves Its Mark
Ten years after it was adopted the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has left its mark on the nation's buildings.
HUD Rental Assistance for 60,000 Families
Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded rental assistance vouchers that will help 60,000 very low-income families live in housing they otherwise could not afford.
Incredible Tale of the Traveling Trash
The incredible story of incinerated trash ash loaded on a ship in Philadelphia for disposal in 1986, only to return to Florida for disposal after traveling the world for 14 years.
HUD Funds Available For Mortgage Study
HUD announced availability of funds to support several studies related to the mortgage purchases of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Environmentally-Friendly Golf
Golf course developers are shooting for higher environmental standards.
Seeing The Forests For Their Green
A Sierra Club Report disproves the myth that rural communities need to chop down National Forests in order to enjoy a healthy economy.
Real Estate: Don't Fear The Web
The real estate industry, which has long-feared the growth of the Internet, is actually benefiting from the growth of the Web.
Natural Resource Year in Review
National Park Service report summarizes significant issues and trends in parks.
America's Fear Of Emptiness
The fear of emptiness is the major factor now shaping attitudes toward public spaces, urban centers and even suburban sprawl.
Controlling Mountain Resort Growth
Mountain resort communities need effective growth management techniques to help control the negative aspects of expansion.
Gaia's Grand Old Man
James Lovelock, author of the "Gaia Hypothesis," discusses deforestation, global warning, and the environmental movement.
Most Livable Cities
Mountains, lakes and balmy weather are nice. But what makes a city truly livable nowadays is strong leadership and regional planning.
Analysis: Many Tribes Lost Casino Gamble
Analysis of federal data indicates that explosion of Native American gambling revenues in the 1990s has not benefitted most tribes with casinos.
Creative Funding For Resorts
Despite flush economic times, developers are often forced to find creative ways to fund upscale resorts.
HUD Grant to Revitalize Neighborhoods Near Campuses
Department of Housing and Urban Development announces a $7.5 million award to colleges and universities to revitalize neighborhoods near their campuses.
The Dirty Secret Over US Parks
The growing problem of dirty air over national parks is disappointing tourists and keeping some away.
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.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
