United States

Chuck Wolfe suggests five "Burnhamisms" for getting communities inspired and engaged with urban planning, including using social media and video to communicate your message.

March 7, 2011 - myurbanist

A new report from the American Public Transit Association shows how transit riders are saving a bundle in comparison with car commuters, particularly when you factor in the rising cost of gasoline.

March 7, 2011 - Treehugger

America's cities and towns have issued nearly $3 trillion in municipal bonds, yet are facing shrinking revenues, budget shortfalls and enormous pension obligations. There are fears that the next financial crisis will be municipal bankruptcies.

March 7, 2011 - New York Times

Philadelphia may lose its world-famous skateboarding landmark with the renovation of its LOVE Park plaza, flaring a decade-old debate that has made international headlines.

March 6, 2011 - The Philadelphia Daily News

Streetfilms takes a look at the growing trend of car sharing as part of its series on cities moving beyond the automobile.

March 5, 2011 - Streetfilms

No matter what alternatives it can think of, the Obama Administration remains baffled why most Americans are still attached to their cars, says Fred Barnes.

March 4, 2011 - The Weekly Standard

Writing for Newsweek, George Will claims that the real reason that progressives are gung ho for high-speed rail is because it suppresses the individualism of Americans and makes them more subservient to government.

March 3, 2011 - Newsweek

If no solution is made by the end of this week, a government shutdown will grind Washington to a halt. As Steetsblog reports, that shutdown could cost the transportation sector $100 million per day.

March 3, 2011 - Streetsblog

The new plan is touted by Alissa Walker of Good Magazine as "perhaps the most ambitious pro-cyclist action in L.A. history."

March 3, 2011 - GOOD Magazine

Colleen O'Connor, a writer for The Denver Post, uses the case of Colorado to demonstrate what she sees as an inadequate supply of affordable housing across the country.

March 3, 2011 - The Denver Post

Streetfilms has begun a ten-part video series looking at non-automobile transportation in cities across the U.S.

March 3, 2011 - Streetfilms

Despite recent state actions to counter the federal government's efforts, President Barack Obama has called on the nation's governors to make infrastructure projects a priority.

March 3, 2011 - Governing

There are many challenges facing cities and suburbs across the country. How they handle such issues may determine if they thrive or fail in the 21st century, writes Mary Newsom.

March 2, 2011 - Citiwire

ESPN Radio's Colin Cowherd talks to Richard Florida about cities and talent migration in the sports world.

March 2, 2011 - ESPN Radio

Will digital communications make cities obsolete, or can online connections actually complement the face-to-face interactions and the cities that support them?

March 1, 2011 - New York Times

Are greenfield developments designed with sustainability in mind or already-built metropolises better for the environment and the people?

March 1, 2011 - THE DIRT

The results are in from Travel + Leisure's America's Favorite Cities Survey and MSNBC has the winners from various categories such as America's Best Coffee City.

March 1, 2011 - MSNBC

NYC is asking private investment banks to submit ideas on how to privatize city assets.

March 1, 2011 - Streets Blog

The Planters company has revealed plans to assist cities in designing and building urban pocket parks in underused land. In return, the parks will include branding from the company, including a Mr. Peanut statue sitting on a peanut bench.

February 28, 2011 - ASLA's The Dirt blog

The House Appropriations Committee announced earlier this month a proposed elimination of HUD, USDOT and EPA sustainability programs, in addition to pulling already-awarded funding for TIGER grants.

February 27, 2011 - PlaceShakers