United States
Why Does The U.S. Lag Behind On High-Speed Rail?
There are good reasons why the U.S. hasn't built a high-speed rail network. But there are just as many, if not more, good reasons why it should.
While U.S. Grows, Historic Cities Shrink
Of the 20 largest U.S. cities in 1950, all but 4 have lost residents -- a trend the emphasizes the American populations migration to the suburbs of the South and West.
Is Ozone The Issue?
New ozone standards will push the majority of American metropolises from compliance with to violation of the federal Clean Air Act. In this column, Joel Schwartz argues that ozone isn't the big problem.
Mexican Exodus May Bring End To Many Towns
Migration of workers from Mexico to the U.S. is creating a drain of workers -- and a viable future -- from many Mexican towns.
A Closer Look At The American Dream Of Homeownership
Jim Cullen, author of a new book on the history of homeownership in U.S., offers thoughts on how geography and government policy have helped build this American institution.
Census Reports Population Growth Continues in South and West; NYC The Big Exception
The U.S. Census released its new population estimates as of 7/1/06 showing that southern and western cities continued their rapid population growth. However, the city that added the most population since 2000 was NYC with a gain of 205,750 residents.
More Americans Than Ever Commuting To Work Alone In Their Car
Despite the attention that global warming has received in the U.S., most Americans aren't choosing more eco-friendly commutes.
A New Species of Mall Rat Evolving?
The second largest mall owner in the nation will redevelop over 200 of its properties into mixed-use centers.
Supreme Court's Endangered Species Ruling A Victory For Builders
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the federal Clean Water Act takes precedence over the Endangered Species Act when considering approval of development plans. The ruling is seen as a victory for developers.
New Prize Recognizes Jane Jacobs' Spirit
Having funded Jane Jacobs' groundbreaking research in the late 1950s, the Rockefeller Foundation has created a $100,000 prize in her name.
Will The Sunbelt Dry Up?
Drought and shrinking water supplies could pose serious limits to growth in the American southwest and southeast.
Washington Needed After All?
Much has been made recently about how U.S. municipal and state governments aren't waiting for the federal government to act on climate change. Now it appears that these efforts can't succeed without Washington.
Conservation Easements On The Rise
With a favorable federal tax incentive, more and more people are donating land in the form of conservation easements -- agreements that set aside the land and prevent future development.
The Growing Popularity Of 'Pay-To-Drive' Schemes
Drivers are increasingly looking to save not only time but also gas money by utilizing high occupancy toll lanes in cities that have implemented tolls.
Army Looks To Expand Training Bases
Citing the need for larger battle spaces for military exercises, the U.S. Army has announced plans to acquire up to 5 million acres to expand its bases.
Shaping America's Cities: Part 3 - A Debate Over Mass Transit
Author Robert Bruegmann and activist Gloria Ohland continue their week-long debate on planning issues. Today's topic is mass transit and the automobile.
Second Home Owners Engaging In Activism
Vacation home owners are getting involved in local issues in their second communities.
Big City Farming On the 20th Floor
'Vertical farming' -- the idea of growing crops and livestock in high-rise buildings -- could be a solution to the high environmental costs of transporting food from distant farms to dense urban areas.
Streetcars Seeding Economic Development Across U.S.
While some decry streetcars as expensive and inefficient, evidence is building in cities across the U.S. that the systems can serve as powerful boons to economic development.
Which Cities Will Be Abandoned by 2100?
A special Forbes series on the Future of Cities includes estimations about the types of communities and major cities may face extinction by 2100.
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
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
