United States
Older Buildings Going Green
This article from The New York Times looks at how renovating older buildings to achieve greater energy efficiency has seen a rise in popularity in recent years.
Infrastructure Costs On The Rise
Due to various economic conditions, the costs of infrastructure projects nationwide have spiked.
The Rising Toll
Toll hikes are on the horizon in many states. This article outlines some of the new rates affecting drivers.
A Kick in the Fannie Mae?
Troubled by allegations of fraud by a former CEO, and weighted down by trillions of dollars in possibly worthless mortgage-backed securities, Fannie Mae may also be the victim of a federal agenda of privatization, writes Scott Thill.
The Downside Of A Declining Crime Rate: Prison Closures
Many rural prisons have become a mainstay for the economies of the small communities where they are located, and closing them can prove devastating to the local economy, creating long-term problems far beyond the loss of prison jobs.
Housing Slump Not Recession Culprit
In this piece from Reason Samuel Staley argues that the housing crisis can't be fully blamed for the economic recession.
High Speed Trains in America
Treehugger interviews New Urbanist Andy Kunz about the state of the nation's train system and plans for a high-speed rail network.
Protecting Endangered Species on Private Land
This article examines the "Safe Harbor" agreements between landowners and the federal government that look to protect the habitats of endangered species on private land.
States Look to Update Tax Systems
This article from Governing looks at the state tax system and examines how states are taking steps to restructure their systems to ensure long-term viability.
Little Cambodia Leaves New York, Finds New Niches
New York's Cambodian population has seen a sharp drop over the last two decades, but other American cities have absorbed these communities to form their own "Little Cambodias".
Censored: Pro-Transit Section From Commission Study
A pro-transit section, written by noted conservative Paul Weyrich, was excised from the final report, despite being approved by 9-3 majority vote of the National Surface Transportation Policy and Revenue Study Commission.
The Gentrification of Rural America
Rural communities being "discovered" by investors is turning out to be a mixed blessing for some small towns.
The Bush Administration's 'War on Planning'
The decay of America's infrastructure and the Bush Administration's repeated excuse, "Nobody could have foreseen..." reveals how much of America's planning tradition has been lost to free market ideology, writes Sarah Robinson.
New Book Exposes Extent of Big Box Store Subsidies
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and best-selling author David Cay Johnston talks recently on NPR's Fresh Air about government subsidies for big box stores.
Dire Outlook for America's Infrastructure
America's infrastructure is struggling, but from where will the funding and political will come to fix it?
Big-Name Politicians Rally For Infrastructure
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger rallied recently in California, calling on the federal government to do more to address the country's aging infrastructure.
EPA's Executive Privilege Withholds Documents
In response to a request for documentation about why the EPA recently rejected greenhouse gas regulations in California, the agency has handed over limited and censored documents and citing an executive privilege in doing so.
Transportation Secretary Opposes Call For Gas Tax Increase
In this opinion by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters, she rejects the recommendation by a national transportation commission to increase the gas tax, instead preferring road tolls, congestion pricing, and other private sector investment.
FEMA Trailers Finding New Life
Retired FEMA trailers originally sent to house the displaced after Hurricane Katrina have found new purpose in a government programs that distributes them for use by local municipalities.
Keep Transit and Growth Mutual
Public transit systems must be closely linked with new development and projections of growth for communities to sustain themselves in a changing environment, according to this op-ed.
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
