United States
The Missing Urban Discussion
This editorial from The New York Times bemoans the absence of discussion about urban policy in the presidential campaigns.
Deadly Environments?
Mark Ames, author of "Going Postal", wonders if American gun tragedies like last week's massacre at Northern Illinois University might be at least partially explained by the bleak physical built environments of middle America.
Tijuana-Style Developments in the Gentrifying U.S.
Architect Teddy Cruz is betting Tijuana-style development will flourish in gentrifying American neighborhoods -- and preserve their lower income populations.
The End of Enclosed Malls?
With enclosed malls across the country struggling to stay afloat, a recent discussion panel weighed whether this development type is on the verge of extinction.
Suburban Prisoner Calls Out For Help
A new suburbanite writes into an advice columnist for help dealing with his suburban depression.
First City to Address Energy and Climate Problems Jointly
Many cities are working toward addressing climate change. Some are establishing task forces to figure out how to prepare for peak oil. Spokane, Washington, is the first city to do both together, with a strategic planning effort launched last week.
Renters are 'Shadow Victims' of Mortgage Meltdown
Because many of the homes purchased by real estate speculators over the past few years of the housing bubble were rented out, tenants are now finding themselves subject to eviction as the property owners go into default.
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.
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
