United States
Is Urban Sprawl A Health Risk?
Experts are blaming sprawl for causing stress, childhood asthma, and obesity. Several studies investigate the relationship between sprawl and public health.
If Cities Are A Problem, Suburbia Is No Answer
Geneva Overholser of the Washington Post Writers Group writes about sprawl, new urbanism, and smart growth. "The truth is that smart growth has an uphill battle against the mother lode of dumb growth, suburbia..."
Who Solves The Nation's Social Problems?
According to a national survey, most Americans think not-for-profit organizations and faith-based groups do more to solve social problems than the federal government.
Earth Car Free Day
Earth Car Free Day is being celebrated this year on Thursday, April 19.
Call For Urban Forestry Proposals
Metropolitan areas are home to 80% of the Nation's population and 25% of the Nation's total tree canopy cover.
U.S. Ranked 11th In Environmental Sustainability
Finland, Norway, and Canada are the top countries in achieving environmentalsustainability.
AIA Honors Architects
The American Institute of Architecture honors six architects for their contributions to architecture.
Oregon's Land-use Laws Threatened
Oregon voters approved Measure 7 which threatens the state's green regulations and local zoning.
Overwhelming Evidence Of Global Warming
Will the "strongest scientificevidence ever linking climate change to man's activities" convince President Bush to address global warming?
Land, Archaeology, And The Free Market
Conflicts that arise between development and archaeology can best besolved by acknowledging that landowners have rights over finds.
Gore's New Class On Community Building
Former Vice President Al Gore will be developing a course on community building, and looking to UCLA for help.
U.S. Cities Face Serious Infrastucture Problems
According to a study by the EPA, aging water and sewer systems in the nation's cities, and insufficient funds to repair them could cause serious problems.
Green Homes Find Their Place
Eco-friendly homebuilding begins to find acceptance in the industry.
The American Energy Fantasy
Robert J. Samuelson argues that contradictions in the U.S. energy policy are responsible for California's energy crisis. "If you want to curb pollution and global warming, you can't have cheap power."
The Argument Against Smart Growth
Will smart growth result in more traffic congestion and air pollution?
First Maglev Train -- In Shanghai
China will be the first to use Maglev technology in a project that will link Shanghai to the city's airport.
The EPA's Dirty Secret
A Wall Street Journal editorial suggests that the EPA recent actions have been less than ethical.
Transportation Advice from Acting DOT Chief
An exit interview with Acting Secretary Mort Downey of the U. S. Dept. of Transportation. He has two pieces of advice for the new administration.
Green Roofs Slow To Take Root
Roof gardens have been used in Europe for 25 years and can make a building more energy-efficient. Are they up to tackling the urban water runoff and urban heat island problems in U.S. cities?
Europe's Decaying Ecosystem
Europe's ancient forests are being destroyed by pollution and urban sprawl.
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
