United States

Building Communities That Work For The Young And Old

A new toolkit demonstrates how the challenges of the nation's aging population can help create sustainable communities that benefit everyone.

March 1, 2007 - World Watch Institute

Best Cities For CleanTech Businesses

The latest benchmark from SustainLane tracks which American cities are the best incubators for clean technology companies.

February 28, 2007 - SustainLane

First 'Reverse' Senior Migration Seen Since Depression

Defying conventional wisdom, more seniors 75 and over are now migrating north rather than south. Often the reason is to be near their children as their health may begin to decline.

February 27, 2007 - The New York Times

The Best Cities For Artists -- And Real Estate Investors

First come the artists, then the high rents. So why not base you real estate investment strategy on where artists are going now?

February 26, 2007 - Business Week

Latinos and Planning: The Road Ahead

With the Latino population growing tremendously, it's time to begin addressing the shortcomings in the practice of planning regarding this key demographic.

February 26, 2007 - Leonardo Vazquez, AICP/PP

Poverty Now A 'Routine' Part Of The American Experience, Study Finds

Poverty rates in the United States are at a 32-year high, and a new study suggests that 58% of Americans will experience poverty at least once in their lives.

February 25, 2007 - Common Dreams

Much Debate Surrounds 2010 Census' Six Questions

With the U.S. Decennial Census long form dropped in favor of the annual American Community Survey, the Census Bureau is busy preparing its one-page, six-question form. The task is not as easy as you'd think.

February 25, 2007 - The Wall Street Journal

72 U.S. Cities Ranked In Urban Environment Report

A new report ranks 72 U.S. cities on their environmental quality, including such common indicators as pollution and drinking water quality, but also social aspects like public health, poverty, and quality of life. On top of the list: Fargo, ND.

February 24, 2007 - El Paso Times

Hard Times Ahead For 'Mortgage Slaves'?

The dramatic downturn in American real estate markets, combined with extraordinary levels of national debt, point to an economic crisis on par with the Great Depression, writes Mike Whitney.

February 23, 2007 - The Atlantic Free Press

What's Needed For True Sustainable Urbanism?

Cities are taking the lead in working towards a sustainable future, yet there's so much left to do. It's time for professionals to take a systems approach, argues Neal Peirce.

February 22, 2007 - The American Prospect

Families Are Uprooting In Search Of The Perfect School

Changes in technology -- and many parents' obsessive search for the perfect school -- are enabling families to move further afield to access quality education.

February 22, 2007 - The Wall Street Journal

Is Sustainability Here To Stay?

Thinking and acting green is all the rage these days, but commentator Neal Peirce ponders if it can ultimately be more than just a passing fad?

February 22, 2007 - AlterNet

Home Prices Higher In 71 Metro Areas

Realtors' report shows double-digit increase in housing prices in 14 metro areas, despite national decrease; high values attributed to affordability, job growth.

February 21, 2007 - Business Week

Second Home Owners Learn To 'Think Small'

Either for temporary residence or as a second vacation home, small dwellings are becoming increasingly popular.

February 21, 2007 - The New York Times

Unmanned Cars Ready To Navigate Traffic Within A Few Years?

The winners of last year's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) artificial intelligence road race claim that they'll have a car ready to navigate urban traffic in less than a year.

February 21, 2007 - CNN

Top Eco-friendly Office Buildings

Companies are realizing that they can save money with green office buildings.

February 21, 2007 - Forbes

War Fatalities Hurt Small Town America

Small towns and rural areas hit by economic downturns have seen many of their young people enlist for lack of other opportunities -- and as a result they represent almost half of U.S. war fatalities in Iraq and Afghanistan.

February 21, 2007 - Associated Press

Should Economic Development Efforts Be Place-Based or People-Based?

Randall Crane offers an introduction to the research literature around place-based versus people-based policies for economic development as he begins his research into systematic comparative assessments of the two policies.

February 20, 2007 - Randall Crane's Blog, Urban Planning Research

Planning on Walking?

With positive effects on public health, safety, and environmental quality -- walkability has become the new buzz word in planning.

February 20, 2007 - Wayne Senville

Urban Medicine: Public Health Through Planning

Former California State Health Officer Richard Jackson offers a prescription for a country suffering from obesity, diabetes, and poor fitness: design neighborhoods, schools, and buildings that promote incidental exercise.

February 19, 2007 - The Planning Report

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.

Home and Land Services Coordinator

Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners

Associate/Senior Planner

Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development

Senior Planner

Heyer Gruel & Associates PA

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.