United States
Can A Regional Transportation Authority Solve Tampa's Road Woes?
The proposal to create an eight-county transportation authority has drawn applause, skepticism, and fear.
A Growing U.S. Population Poses Major Environmental Threat
Because Americans consume more than any other people on Earth, the country's 10.6% growth rate over the past ten years is causing even greater strain on the environment, according to the Center for Environment and Population.
Most Congested Cities
Traffic delays will increase 65 percent and the number of congested lane-miles on urban roads will rise by 50 percent over the next 25 years, according to a new Reason study.
Zoning Wars: Taking On 'McMansionization'
The demolition of small homes and construction of mansions on the modest-sized lots is prompting a backlash in Southern California cities.
Local Libraries Evolving Into Resource Centers For Small Business
Eager to remain viable in the Information Age, libraries are providing resources for entrepreneurs to learn, network and use the Internet to grow their businesses.
A Green Revolution In American Workplaces
Big employers, developers, and cities are beginning to see the advantages of being eco-friendly.
Detroit Gets The Fuel Efficiency Message
Detroit has seen their sales drop while foreign manufacturers of more fuel efficient vehicles continue to see sales surge.
The Cul-de-Sac Backlash
Some communities are limiting or outright banning cul-de-sacs, but residents still value the privacy and security they provide.
Six Achievable Steps To Confront Global Warming
A new report from U.S. PIRG identifies achievable strategies for the United States to reduce global climate impacts by 20 percent.
Major Foundation Engaged In Land Conservation Effort
The Mellon family foundation has a land preservation conservation campaign that started in the late 1970's. It has saved 3.6 million acres of endangered or historically significant sites in all 50 states.
America's Infrastructure Deteriorating At An Alarming Rate
Its political climate geared more to reacting to crises instead of averting them, America's under-maintained infrastructure -- out of sight and, for many, out of mind -- is "coming apart at the seams."
GM's Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Of The Future
James May drives what he believes is the car of the future -- a car that runs on a hydrogen fuel cell with a removable body.
The Looming Condo Bust
With the housing market softening, cities that have been witness to heavy speculation in trendy urban condos will suffer most.
The Drunkest Cities In America
Forbes surveys the drinking habits of metropolitan areas across the country.
America's Affordable Housing Crisis
A recent article in the Washington Post calls for drastic action from local communities and politicians in Washington to address the growing lack of affordable housing.
Developers Offer Incentives To Lure Buyers
Some of the recent incentives to woo homebuyers in a slowing housing market sound more like automobile ads.
An Interview with Shelley Poticha on TODs
Tim Halbur features a podcast interview with Shelley Poticha, President of Reconnecting America and the Center for Transit-Oriented Development.
Friday Funny: Why Don't People Want To Gentrify My Neighborhood?
A struggling artist laments in The Onion that more people like him aren't moving into his neighborhood to make it even more authentic than it is now...and asking for $3.00 lattes.
Voters Approve Of Transportation Ballot Measures
A review of transportation ballot measures from 2000-2005 found growing use of voter-approved financing. Over than span, 70 percent of transportation measures were successful at the ballot box generating at least $70 billion in new investment.
Affordable Housing: Managing The Message
The right choice of words, stories and images can have a remarkable effect on how the public views affordable housing.
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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Appalachian Highlands Housing Partners
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
