United States
Innovations in the Green City Movement
This slideshow from Popular Science shows case studies of some of the country's greenest cities and how they are achieving environmental sustainability.
Exploring the Implications of 'Mode-Neutral' Transportation Funding
Streetsblog parses the jargon and gives the history behind a recent addition to the transportation lexicon.
The Greeenest Cities in America
Popular Science has released a list of the 50 greenest cities in America.
From 'Lifeline' to Stabilization
Critics have been swift to point out that the federal government's proposed (and voluntary) "Project Lifeline" does little more than set a "pause button" on at-risk mortgages. What's needed are "Neighborhood Stabilization" plans.
Rail Building Booms
Rail networks across the country are expanding -- the first advancement in rail in nearly 100 years.
Abandoned Houses and Vacancies Cause Cities Pain
Cities across the country scramble to deal with abandoned properties as they drive down local economies.
Feds Throw Homeowners a 'Lifeline'
The U.S. Treasury and HUD have announced a new program called Project Lifeline, to help at-risk mortgage holders.
Video: Amtrak Ridership Soars
This CBS News video interviews passengers, as they are working, aboard Amtrak's Acela between NYC and Washington DC. New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg who has proposed legislation, and Amtrak CEO Alexander Kummant are also interviewed.
Major Western Water Source May Dry Up By 2021
Lake Mead -- a major water source for the western United States -- could go dry by 2021, according to a new report.
Own to Rent?
Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research suggests that one way that the federal government could help millions of Americans squeezed by the housing crisis is to permit homeowners to enter "own-to-rent" arrangements.
Housing of the Future is Transit-Oriented
As transit oriented development gains ground in cities across the country, it is increasingly seen as the model for the future of multi-family housing.
Creativity Study: Boise Compares Well With Portland and Seattle
Boise State University's Centre for Creativity and Innovation has created and index of creative cities that's found Boise to be just about as creative as cities such as Portland and Seattle.
How the Experts Would Fix America's Infrastructure
Architect magazine asked experts form a broad range of fields how they would use the $1.6 trillion it is estimated to cost to fix the nation's infrastructure. Respondents include Ron Paul, Richard Florida, Alex Garvin, and many others.
Some Suburbs Making Greener Efforts
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will increasingly be the heavy responsibility of suburban communities. Some are taking steps to accept that responsibility.
The Coming Debate On Reducing 'Vehicle Miles Traveled'
The Wall Street Journal's "Eyes on the Road" columnist, Joseph B. White, ponders the "next big debate over the role of the automobile in America" now that fuel efficiency was raised, and the direction he points to is most surprising.
Cities Struggle to Counter Post-Foreclosure Abandonment
Foreclosed homes continue to plague cities across the country as large swaths of land and entire neighborhoods are abandoned.
Rental Companies Eye Car-Sharing
Rental car companies are venturing into the field of car-sharing.
Greening Efforts Struggle to Convince the Stubborn
Communities are looking at ways to become more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, but they're struggling to combat local opposition.
Zipcars and Congestion Solutions
This presentation from the March 2007 TED conference features Robin Chase, founder of the car-sharing service Zipcar. Chase discusses other ideas for tackling the congestion problems facing America's urban areas.
Census Bureau Report Confirms Housing Crisis
The U.S. Census Bureau's Report on Vacancies and Homeownership shows that homeownership rates are declining while inventories of available housing are increasing.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
