United States
'Best of the Web' Winners
North Carolina and Seattle beat out close to 200 state and local government entries in the sixth annual Best of the Web contest.
The Legacy of Ian McHarg
Thirty years ago, Ian McHarg created the fields of ecological planning and environmental design.
Life's Inevitabilities: Death, Taxes, and Traffic
The high-tech industry is actively pursuing the elusive goal of making traffic more fluid. So far, there's still a long way to go.
Dot-Coms Driving Real Estate Prices
Dot-coms are moving into less exclusive neighborhoods and driving rents sky-high.
Movie Megaplexes Are Moving Downtown
Today's generation of movie emporiums are bringing the lights and action downtown -- in a new way.
Court Orders HUD to Pay $8.8 Million
Federal court orders Department of Housing and Urban Development to pay $8.8 Million in damages for canceling a contract.
Tips On Creating Urban Greenways
More and more U.S. cities and suburbs are creating greenways or linear parks which create new challenges and enormous benefits.
Census Anti-Sampling Lawsuit
Dearborn, Los Angeles, Houston, Denver among the cities criticizing the Census' anti-sampling law.
How Practical Is Smart Growth?
Richard Carson argues that smart growth only slows growth, while New Urbanism simply makes increased density more enjoyable.
$150-Million Wildlife Conservation Fund
The World Bank and two conservation groups unveiled a $150-million fund Tuesday to help preserve the planet's biodiversity hot spots.
Reflections on Regionalism
Devolution in governance is changing how we organize public investments in transportation, workforce and housing.
Inside City Parks
Inside City Parks, a new reprort, from The Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute analyzes park systems in the nation's 25 largest cities.
Monster Homes: Castle Or Eyesore?
San Francisco joins the ranks of cities trying to rein in 'monster' homes, saying they destroy local charm.
Demographics At Warp Speed
Technology and global markets are about to reshape America's metropolitan landscapes.
New Urgency For Urban Trees
Trees have become civic obsession in many areas as we realize that trees have health and psychological benefits.
EPA Urged To Reject Refinery Regulations
A nationwide coalition of environmental groups is urging the EPA to reject regulations that would increase emissions from refineries making new low-sulfur fuels.
U.S. Firms Find Work Beyond Borders
Survey of architecture firms finds U.S. firms dominate the world market for international projects.
Guide To The Site-Built Market
HUD publishes a new guidebook to encourage partnerships between manufactured housing producer's and site builder/developers.
Bush or Gore: Who Is More Green?
If there is any issue on which this year's presidential contenders seem stereotyped, it is the environment.
Should EPA Consider Costs Of Clean Air?
More than 40 prominent economists urge the Supreme Court to let EPA consider costs and consequences of Clean Air Regulations.
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)
