United States
U.S. Housing Market Tumbles Further
A two and a half year low in sales of existing homes and buyers' holding out for better deals are just a few signs of the accelerating tumble in housing markets.
Questions About Wetlands Remain After Court Ruling
A split decision from the United States Supreme Court has left unanswered questions about the definition of a wetland.
Cities of Fear
Five years after the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001, new security measures are "sucking the soul" out of urban life.
U.S. Housing Market Slowing
The housing boom that fueled the U.S. ecomony in recent years appears to be slowing down.
Americans' Love Of Travel
A new survey indicates Americans' appetite for travel is still growing, though high fuel prices and security threats have taken a toll on the public's mood.
Savings And Incentives Cover Hybrid Car Price Premium
A new study indicates that hybrid car buyers can break even financially, though government tax breaks and not just fuel savings help make up for the more expensive price tag.
Death Toll On U.S. Highways At Near-Record Level
The increased carnage, especially among motorcyclists, may reflect more relaxed traffic laws.
Reusing Regional Amusement Parks
Old amusement parks don't die, they just ... become housing.
The Anglo-American Special Relationship On Urban Policy
Senior researchers at the Centre for Cities discuss whether the UK should look towards Europe or the US when making urban policy.
Spike Lee Makes Documentary On Hurricane Katrina's Aftermath
Filmmaker Spike Lee new four-hour documentary "When The Levees Broke" is the "definitive chronicle" of the year following Hurricane Katrina.
Cities Use New Technology For Property Tax Assesments
Cities are using cutting edge software combined with aerial photos to survey and assess property quickly and accurately.
US Conference of Mayors Releases Homeland Security Report
Mayor's Conferences Releases Survey of 183 Cities on emergency preparedness and homeland security.
What Happened To The Hurricane Katrina Diaspora?
Joel Kotkin explores the reasons why those displaced by Hurricane Katrina have not moved back home and what it means for the cities where they are now living.
America's Aging Sewers In Deep Trouble
The nation's corroded sewer pipes have reached the end of their planned life cycle, but few people notice until they break.
Brad Pitt And Green Roofs
The Hollywood actor lends his celebrity status to promote sustainable architecture.
The Angriest Cities In America
Men's Health magazine judged 100 cities on high blood pressure, traffic congestion, aggravated assaults, workplace violence and speeding tickets.
Fresno Mayor And City Council Disagree On Global Warming Agreement
The City Council of Fresno, California, endorsed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement on July 18th to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but the city's Mayor has stated he won't sign off on the proposal.
A Free-Market Approach To Transit
Benjamin Ross discuss highway expansions, lexus lanes, and congestion charging as he refutes conservative "free-market fundamentalists" such as Wendell Cox, Randal O'Toole, Peter Gordon, and Sam Staley.
New Census Data Sheds Light On U.S. Immigration Trends
New data from the 2005 American Community Survey reveals new insights into a changing America, including a shifting immigration pattern that reaches into parts of the United States that have heretofore been untouched by demographic change.
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
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