United States
Pre-Dawn Commutes Increasing Across The Country
More Americans are leaving home earlier to wrestle with congested commutes, with 1 in 8 leaving before 6 a.m.
Deficient Dams Pose Flood Risks
The number of American dams rated as "deficient" has topped 1,000, which could spell disaster for many floodplain communities.
Wi-Fi Flops In Big Cities, Thrives In Smaller Communities
Over the summer, plans fell through on a number of major municipal Wi-Fi projects in major American cities, such as Chicago and Houston. But these networks are thriving in smaller communities around the country.
'Major Disconnects' Cited in Federal Disaster Planning
New federal guidelines for disaster planning are being panned by state and local officials, citing a poorly-defined chain of command and unnecessary duplication.
Cox Says Smart Growth Limits Homeownership
Wendell Cox argues that smart growth development plans are bad policy for African Americans because they elevate home prices out of reach.
Health Risks Rise By Driving To School
The rise in childhood obesity and diabetes has been linked to declining numbers of children who walk or bike to school. In addition, new traffic accident data shows that being driven to school is also a serious health threat.
U.S. Coastal Cities Face Catastrophic Risk
The U.S. coastline, home to 53% of the nation's population, is at catastrophic risk from just a 1-meter rise in sea level concludes a major new study.
Building Connections
One citizen planner's journey across the United States provides a glimpse at how stronger connections between people and places can create better communities.
The Most Accessible U.S. Airports
Getting to the airport is oftentimes a headache. But in these 10 American cities, easy transit access makes the trip before your trip a breeze.
More Than Just Neighbors
A new study of Census data shows that people are willing to pay more to live near other people with similar characteristics, such as education level and race.
How the Federal Reserve Burst the Bubble
By denying that the American housing market was artificially inflated, and by keeping interest rates low and encouraging risky mortgage lending, the Federal Reserve contributed significantly to the inevitable bursting of the housing bubble.
The Formula To Guarantee Your Project's Approval
For those developers and planners frustrated by not being able to push projects past local opposition, writer Garret Keizer offers his formula for getting nearly any project approved.
Will 'Cool' Cities Rule The Economy?
Proponents of the "creative class" theory argue that hip cities will be the most successful because they lure highly educated professionals who are essential in today's economy. But detractors say this is simply an argument for bread and circuses.
DIY Gray Water Recycling
This report from NPR looks at a homeowner who has transformed her house's plumping to reuse its "gray water" -- non-potable water from sinks that can be rerouted into gardens and toilets. Some lawmakers are discouraging this method.
Becoming America's Most Sustainable City
U.S. cities such as Chicago, San Francisco, and Sacramento are becoming more energy efficient in an effort to attain the title of the nation's greenest city.
Senator Opposes Plan To Convert Interstates To Toll Roads
A U.S. Senator from Texas has vowed to oppose a state-supported plan to convert existing interstate highways into tollraods.
'Environmental Enlightenment' By The American Roadside
Many states are choosing native plants for the 12 million acres of roadsides and median strips around the country to save on maintenance costs and provide wildlife habitat. Polls show the public prefers the appearance of non-native species.
High Costs Unravel Citywide Wi-Fi Plans
Cities reconsider the economics behind free citywide Wi-Fi networks. Plans have already fallen through in Chicago and San Francisco, and more are expected to follow.
Sprawl And Development Threaten Historic Battlefields
Sprawling housing developments and shopping center parking lots threaten many historic battlefields, such as the site of Abraham Lincoln's famed Gettysburg Address.
The Historic Preservation Barter System
With limited funding for historic preservation programs, many states are looking to resident curator programs that allow people to live rent free in historic homes in exchange for preserving them.
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
