United States
Calls For Foreclosure Moratorium In Wake Of Subprime Meltdown
As the subprime mortgage crisis worsens, civil rights organizations and Democratic presidential contenders alike are calling for a moratorium on foreclosures, but the mortgage industry is resisting.
Catastrophic Drought 50 Years Away For Southwest
Using sophisticated climate models, scientists are predicting a 15 percent loss of surface moisture by 2050. They suspect, but cannot conclude, that global warming is to blame.
Is There A Gender Gap In Commuting?
Randall Crane offers a blog post about his research of an exception to the gender gap: the trip linking work and home, which is consistently and persistently shorter for women than men.
Hearing The Public
Utilizing citizen surveys to gauge public concerns and support for projects is an increasing trend in municipalities across the country. Some say this method is much more effective -- and more inclusive -- than traditional public hearings.
The Best And Worst Cities For Safe Driving
Men's Health Magazine has rated the U.S. cities with the best and worst drivers. The three cities with the safest drivers are Des Moines, Iowa, Jersey City, New Jersey, and New York, New York. Columbia, South Carolina is the least safe.
Metro Atlanta Tops U.S. Population Growth
Confirming what Atlanta residents have long sensed based on mind-numbing traffic and high-rise condo towers breeding like bunnies, the Census Bureau announced that the Atlanta region has added more residents since 2000 than any other U.S. metro.
Western States Scramble For Water
Western states suffering from prolonged drought get proactive about water problems in the face of increasing demand. Projects include desalinization plants and a 280-mile pipeline to Las Vegas, but the fight over water is escalating.
Should Gas Taxes Be Raised To Fund Public Transit?
While public transit trips have been increasing, funding the systems remains a chronic problem, illustrated by the woes facing the Chicago El. This editorial urges Congress to increase the gas tax to provide all transit systems more revenue.
Dirty School Bus? Plug It In
Diesel school buses are typically high polluters. But production has begun on environmentally-friendlier electric-diesel hybrid buses, and school districts in 11 states have made orders.
What Changing Demographics Mean For Cities And The Housing Market
The nation's population trends can give planners insight into the demand for housing in the coming decades.
Public Libraries Cope With America's Homeless Problem
What library schools don't cover: The fact that public libraries are now de-facto homeless shelters, and librarians are having to act not only as social workers but also as frontline medical staff.
Do We Need To Rethink Gentrification?
A growing number of scholars argue that traditional ideas about the causes of gentrification, as well as the winners and losers, may be unfit to describe the complex processes happening in modern day cities.
Bush's Forest Management Plan Ruled Illegal
Federal forest management policy changes made by the Bush administration have been ruled illegal for not making proper environmental impact considerations.
Retirement Communities That Reach For The Sky
Wealthy retirees who value city living over golf courses are creating demand for new urban, high-rise retirement communities.
What Is The Risk Of Climate Change To Your Home?
A new web tool offers a way to check the climate risk of individual homes. The service is a collaboration between a private firm and three University of Arizona scientists.
Immigrants Are 'Saving' U.S. Cities
While some cities are attempting to drive immigrants out, others are welcoming them with open arms. As a Wall Street Journal writer asserts, "All booming American cities are immigrant cities."
Why Kids Should Walk Or Bike To School
L.J. Williamson laments that many parents do not let their children walk, bike, or play outdoors fearing for their safety even as crime rates go down and concerns about childhood obesity-related ailments rise.
The Potential of Gentrifying Cities
Neal Peirce explores the capitalist and progressive potential of inner city housing in gentrifying cities.
America's Sinking Infrastructure
Sewer and water pipes across the nation are breaking -- creating a record number of sinkholes.
Friday Funny: Metropopular -- The Nation's Most Popular City
Metropopular is an animated short film from 2001 about what the cities of America would say to one another if they could talk. The film was apparently produced by Dreamworks.
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.
Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
