United States
Can Good Urbanism Transcend Politics?
At a recent bipartisan panel on public transportation and energy policy sponsored by the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis, panelists made the Conservative case for urban density and public transit investments.
The Downside of Bike-Sharing Programs
Greg Beato enumerates how American bike-sharing programs fall short of their Parisian counterparts. Until the program evolves some more, the autonomy afforded by the private car or bicycle will continue to prevail.
Huge Taxpayer Bailout Of Highway Fund
Taxpayers, not transit users, will bail out motorists to keep the highway trust fund solvent. The administration had initially proposed to use transit funds and veto using general funds, but with the fund scheduled to go bust in Oct., they relented.
Post-9/11 Safety Provisions Challenged
Safety codes recommended by NIST after analyzing the collapse of the World Trade Center are being challenged by another federal agency on the grounds they will be too costly.
Fannie and Freddie Go Federal
The government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will likely bring lower interest rates, but tighter eligibility requirements and stricter monitoring of underwriting.
The Presidency and America's Addiciton to Prisons and Drugs
Neal Pierce looks at America's addiction to incarceration and drug prohibition and wonders what -- if anything -- the presidential candidates would do to change the country's course.
Changes to AICP Certification Maintenance Program a Positive Step Forward
Leonardo Vázquez, AICP/PP, applauds recent changes to the AICP Certification Maintenance Program that reduce costs and improve access.
Is There a Future in Politics for Urban-Minded Bloggers?
The "creative class" is using the Internet and the blog world to drum up new ideas for combating sprawl and placelessness. This article argues it's only a matter of time before these urban thinkers go from blogging to local politics.
The Unseen City Icons
This piece from Discover looks at the iconic "invisible" things that define cities -- like Seattle's clouds, Houston's air conditioning, and L.A.'s Botox.
Best Cities for Singles
Forbes keeps churning out the Top 10 Cities lists- this time looking at the best cities for single people.
Red/Blue = Rural/Urban?
The discourse in the current presidential election appears to be pitting rural -- and presumably conservative -- Americans against urban liberals.
Small Wind Turbines Become Popular, But Experts Question Their Value
Small wind turbines have been installed around the country, from Logan Airport in Boston to rooftops in New York and California. But many wonder if the turbines generate enough electricity to make economic sense, especially in urban areas.
The Printable Home
Engineers at USC have developed a new technique for '3-D printing' houses.
Architect Says 'Stop Planning For Cars'
Columnist and architect Arrol Gelner comes to grips with the end of the automobile era.
The Disappearing American Barn
Historic barns are disappearing across the country, along with the way of life they represent. But a growing number of towns and citizen groups are working to preserve them.
More High-Speed Trains
Rail advocates are getting their day, as they push for more high-speed rail lines- not just in California, but across the country.
How America Fails Its Infrastructure and How Things Can Change
America's infrastructure is in trouble, and according to author Barry B. LePatner, the flawed systems meant to alleviate these problems should take most of the blame. He offers some possible solutions.
Slow Response to Changing World From Real Estate Industry
The real estate industry has been slow to realize the development world is changing, according to Scott Polikov who writes that "the fundamentals of the 'bedroom community' economy have collapsed."
Discussing the Past and Future of Cities
Smart City talks with economist Ed Glaeser and architecture critic Randy Gragg about cities, their histories and their futures.
Cities Seek To Reclaim Streets
American cities are increasingly making moves to reclaim their streets. In this column, Neal Peirce looks into the trend.
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
