United States
A Race To The Bottom
Can a canal flow in two directions at the same time? Yes, according to environmental studies by the Corps of Engineers which often uses questionable analysis to justify expensive projects backed by powerful political interests.
Beach Cleanup an Upstream Battle
People in 78 countries expect to collect 8.5million pounds of coastal trash as part of the International Coastal Cleanup.
Rental Opportunities For Low-Income Families
HUD announced a newpolicy designed to help hundreds of thousands of low-income families keep pace with America'sbooming economy.
Watershed Planning Becomes Real
Federal legislation to encourage public-private partnerships for watershed planning passes.
Land Reuse Counters Sprawl Trends
A new report points out that land reuse is experiencing a nationwide renaissance, with more than 74 square miles of land currently being recycled.
A Canadian Perspective On US Revitalization
Toronto Globe compares Toronto with several US cities, and reports why revitalization efforts within US cities have been so successful.
Working to Please Hill Commanders
Michael Grunwald of the Washington Post explores the controversial connections between the Congress and the Army Corps of Engineers.
HUD Will Raise Rent Subsidies
Department of Housing and Urban Development will increase rent subsidies to low-income renters under the Section 8 rental program.
Congress's Obligation to Nature
New York Times editorial argues why Congress must approve "two of the most important conservation bills in many years."
The American Dream for One Million
HUD unveiled a new program that makes the dream of homeownership achievable for more than one million working families now receiving HUD Section 8 rental assistance vouchers.
Residential Rehabilitation Inspection Guide
The guide provides step-by-step technical information for evaluating a residential building's site, exterior, interior, and structural systems.
The Future Of The City
The Philadelphia Daily News presents a special series on ideas that are working to solve the problems facing large cities.
Ecofriendly Wheels Can't Get A Break
Why don't hybrid vehicles with ultra-low-emissions qualify for government incentives while more polluting competitors do?
Communities Must Fight For Internet Access
Rural consumers and inner city residents are being overlooked by Internet providers who are expanding their nationwide networks. What to do?
United States' Poisoned Places
Private companies pumped toxic waste into the environment while doing secret work for the US during the cold war. Now the secret is out.
Asking Questions About the Corps
Washington Post reporter Michael Grunwald will answer your questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, its work, and its future.
The Corps' Controversial Projects
The Army Corps of Engineers is involved in some of the nation's most controversial projects .
Engineers of Power Inside the Army Corps
It is the 'largest and most unusual' Federal agency with the power to change the nation's landscape; a Washington Post series reviews the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Stop Building Forest Roads
The US Forest Service has endoresed President Clinton's call to ban road construction on 43 million acres of national forest land.
Vital Funds For Conservation
This Union Tribune editorial endorses the Conservation and Reinvestment Act up for consideration in the U.S. Senate.
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)
