United States
Toxic Neglect: The Plight Of Poor New Orleans
Covering the cleanup efforts after Hurricane Katrina, Robert Bullard examines why the government neglects the problems of the poor, and in fact, makes them worse.
Will 2007 Be The Year Of The Green Building?
With the increasing adoption of eco-friendly design and construction practices, green building is becoming all the rage.
Smart City Show On Development and Land Use
Smart City Radio features a show focused on the impact of transportation on land use, including interviews with Robert Puentes and Katherine Perez.
Sustainability Gains Status on US Campuses
Arizona State University will launch the nation's first School of Sustainability next month.
The Problem With Wind Energy
Wind energy is touted as an affordable and environment-friendly source for generating electricity. But that's not the whole story.
Green Roofs Take Root
Cities are increasing considering rooftop gardens to bring nature back to urban areas.
Top 10 Notable U.S. Metropolitan Trends
The Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program has published its list of the top ten most noteworthy urban and demographic trends affecting U.S. metropolitan regions in 2006.
A Gas Tax That's Politically Possible?
Grist takes a look at political commentator Rick Gray's proposal for a gas tax scheme that Americans could stand.
Reality TV Goes Green
New reality show takes the viewer into the world of a Hollywood actress and her environmentally-extreme husband.
Reforming Toward Prosperity: 2006 In Review
The Brookings Institution's Metropolitan Policy Program provides a review of its work in 2006, along with a list of the ten most noteworthy trends.
Do Poor Neighborhoods Keep People Poor?
Studies tracking subjects in HUD's Moving to Opportunity program have shown surprising results. While girls thrive and adults feel safer after moving to more affluent neighborhoods, boys actually fare worse. And incomes don't rise.
Top 10 Sustainable Stories of 2006
Warren Karlenzig sums up 2006 from the perspective of sustainability in state and local government.
Smaller House Equals Smaller Price
Several cities in the Pacific Northwest are encouraging the construction of smaller homes to help deal with the shortage of affordable housing.
Could Car Sharing Go Mainstream?
Alan Durning decides to live car free for one year. He envisions a market for 'off-duty' cars, in which anyone could put his car up for rent when it was not in use. If you could, would you rent your car when you weren't using it?
How To Advocate For Historic Preservation
A new book offers a practical introduction to the politics of preservation for activists hoping to save their community's historic charm.
Branding With Buildings
One Los Angeles-based architecture firm is helping cities and organizations communicate their brand identity through buildings.
The Cities With The Worst Commutes
Summarizing the results from the 2006 Commuting in America report, Forbes profiles the top ten cities with the worst commute.
South Leads Nation In Population And Population Growth
While the Dec. 22 U. S Census Bureau report highlights the rapid growth of Arizona, another noteworthy finding is that the South, notwithstanding the huge population loss in Louisiana, added more people, many of them immigrants, than any other region
97-Foot 'Monster' Trucks May Be Allowed On Highways
Coming to a highway near you: "saddlemount vehicle transporter combinations" -- 97-foot-long big-rig trucks with four trailers -- are on the verge of being approved to travel on the nation's highway system.
Amtrak's Future Looking Bright - For A Change!
Amtrak is riding high after reporting the highest revenue of any month for November, with 2006 revenue up 11 percent. The costly, long-distance routes appear to be safe from possible dismantling, according to Amtrak's new president.
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.
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Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
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