United States
Sprawling Into The Third Millennium
Suburbia was a reaction to crowded cities but today many suburbs are crowded as sprawl continues to spread.
State Of The Cities Data Systems
The Department of Housing and Urban Development has made all of the data from their "State of the Cities Report" available online.
Amtrak Shares Plans For High-speed Rail
At a high-speed rail presentation held at the University of Illinois, Amtrak official talks about what it would take to make high-speed rail successful in the U.S.
Sustainable Design For Schools
PPRC's guide for designingsustainable schools includes three successful case studies.
Public Spaces Handbook
A new handbook from the Project for Public Spaces takes on the toughquestions: Why are some places better than others?
US' Unaffordable Housing Crisis
The number of Americans that pay more than half of their income towards rent increased 38% in one year. Is this a crisis?
How The Fast Food Industry Spread Sprawl
In his book "Fast Food Nation" author Eric Schlosser exposes the dark side of the fast food industry and says it contributes to spreading urban sprawl.
AICP: Does Planning Certification Matter?
Architects, engineers and lawyers have professional certifications. Planners have the AICP. But does it matter? Richard Carson argues that it will hurt your planning career.
Real Estate Home Buying Websites Ranked
A respected research firm evaluates and ranks the top 20 Internet home buying sites. The future of real estate is here.
America's Lost Trains
PBS airs an excellent new documentary on the rise of high-speed rail service in the US in the 1930's.
Public Space: Goods For Sale
Economic interests now shape public space in Berlin, Germany. How will this trend change the role of public spaces in our urban society?
Tenants Uprooted As Rents Rise in Montreal
Exploding real estate values and gentrification are changing the face of neighborhoods in Montreal, Canada.
Government's 50 Greatest Endeavors
Brookings report offers insight in the accomplishments of the federalgovernment. Read the results, then take the questionnaire.
Air-powered Car
A car that runs on compressed air releases exhaust that is actually cleaner than the ambient air. Mexico has ordered thousands.
Consultant Pokes Holes In Smart Growth Strategies
Wendell Cox delivers his controversial message: Smart Growth is "downright stupid."
HUD's New Model Building Code
HUD releases model building code which includes federal accessibility requirements.
Green Construction Guide
The PPRC publishes a guide to green building for project developers.
Fern Fronds Ferret Out Toxins
Scientists discover a fern that soaks up arsenic from soils; it may have the potential clean up thousands of contaminated soils.
Transportation Secretary Promotes Airport Expansion
With flight delays reaching record levels last year, transportation secretary promises to accelerate review process for new airports runways.
Amtrak Eyes $1.5 Billion-a-year Investment Plan
With the nation's skies crowded and highways clogged, Amtrak unveils a 20-year plan to modernize and develop 11 high-speed rail corridors.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
