United States
States Ranked By Per Capita Development
A study by the American Planning Association ranks 49 states according to the per capita development rate.
Strong Economy Could Blunt Impact Of HUD Grants
Homeless advocates say the impact of $1 billion in HUD grants may be lessened by the strong economy.
Largest Aid Package In History For Homeless Awarded
During his last holiday address to the nation, President Clinton today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will award more than $1 billion in grants to help homeless individuals and families obtain housing and receive the s
An Intelligent Transportation Policy
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) have the potential to improve traffic across the nation.
APA Director Retires
Executive Director Frank So will retire from the American Planning Association on March 30, 2000.
Nature Conservancy Names New President
The Nature Conservancy, the nation's largest nonprofit conservation organization, names a new president.
What's The Cost Of Automobiles?
If car manufacturers increased average fuel economy by three miles per gallon, the environmental improvements would be staggering.
US Government's 50 Greatest Achievements
The Brookings Institute has compiled a list of the US government's greatest achievements in the last 50 years.
Presidential Design Awards
The White House announces the Presidential Awards for Design Excellence.
Sprawl: Soccer Moms' Biggest Enemy
Study says sprawl costs mothers with school-aged children an hour of driving.
A Megafix For Global Warming?
Michael Markels has a controversial solution for global warming.
Movers And Shakers
Joel Kotkin looks at "how immigrants are reviving neighborhoods given up for dead."
President Elect Announces HUD Secretary
George W. Bush taps Orange County, FL Chairman Mel Martinez to head the $30 billion agency.
Technology In Environmental Cleanup
Technology is showing promise in environmental cleanup. But it's a double-edged sword.
The First Measured Century
PBS presents a unique look at U.S. history "by the numbers" -- studying statistics to determine social change and broad trends of the last century.
Evidence Of Urban Sprawl In Ancient Maya Ruins
Archaeologists say urban growth patterns observed in ancient Mayan ruins are similar to today's edge cities and urban sprawl.
Nation's Housing Projects Come Down
Across America poverty-stricken public housing projects are being torn down. But many residents don't want to leave.
The City Beneath The City
The new subway line in Athens, Greece, cost the city $1.8 billion but uncovered 10,000 priceless ancient artifacts by creating the largest archeological site in the city's history.
States Compete For Workforce
Fighting to keep intellect reserves at home, states compete to retaintheir educated.
Smart Transportation
Smarter vehicles and highways may be able to do what miles of asphalt can't -- alleviate traffic.
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
