United States
Taking On Joel Kotkin
Michael Lewyn offers a thorough critique of Joel Kotkin's pro-sprawl, anti-urbanism arguments in the media.
Housing Slump Will Hurt Borrowers and Lenders Alike
All the indicators are pointing to a disastrous year for the American housing market.
New Urban Certification Process Moving Forward
The new LEED-ND program is seeking pilot projects to be certified under its new rating system, though developers of some greenfield New Urbanist communities worry the system will penalize them.
The Race For The 'Solar City' Title In California
San Francisco and San Diego may be competing for the title of "Most Solar Powered City" after both cities announced ambitious programs to increase solar generation by anywhere from 5 to almost 20 times current city levels.
A Unified Northeast Corridor
Northeastern states need to collaborate on regional initiatives to compete globally.
New Urban Investment Funds Catching A Wave
Pools of capital ebb and flow, but the tide may be starting to come in for smart growth and New Urbanist investment funds.
Report Calls For Gas Tax Raise
Federal gas taxes must be raised to address a highway funding deficit of $11 billion, according to a new report by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Asian Pollution Travels To U.S. West Coast
Researcher say air pollution from Asia is changing Pacific weather patterns and ending up over West Coast cities.
The Evolution Of Self-Storage
An increasing number of Americans are renting self-storage units to stash away their ever-growing belongings.
12 Distinctive Destinations For 2007
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has published its annual list of twelve unique communities with a commitment to preservation.
America's Homebuilders Still Not On The Green Building Bandwagon
Even with all the interest in green building, most large scale homebuilders are weary of incorporating green building practices, citing consumers' lack of willingness to pay more.
A Plan For Helping Second-Tier Cities Prosper
Commentator Neal Peirce argues that the nation's second-tier cities can indeed grow and prosper in partnership with leading metro areas, if we only give them a chance.
The Next Generation Of Billboards
Video billboards are coming to a town near you. But critics worry that these 'TVs in the sky' are a major safety hazard for motorists.
The Growing Movement To 'Leave No Child Inside'
Richard Luov, author of Last Child in the Woods, writes of unique partnerships forming to support the growing movement to reconnect children to the natural world.
Deriving Urban Density and Intensity in Greater Washington, D.C.
It's not so easy to measure urban density -- either by sight or calculation -- but thoughtful analysis of development intensity can illustrate useful insights into our cities and regions.
Local Zoning Vs. Freedom of Religion
A federal jury sided with Alameda County, California, in a lawsuit brought by a Christian school whose permit was denied, claiming religious discrimination under the Religious Land User and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000.
The Rural Real Estate Boom
The desire for slower pace, more security and the ability to carry out transactions from anywhere via the internet are fueling a renewed interest in rural living.
Making The Trains Run On Time
Last year, one-third of Amtrak trains reached their destinations behind schedule. Making passenger rail competitive with other modes will require massive capital investment.
A Proposal: Selling The Idea Of Congestion Pricing To Cities
A soon-to-be released journal article explains how congestion pricing might work in the US: Revenue would be distributed to cities through which the freeways pass.
Top Ten Alternative Fueled City Fleets
SustainLane surveyed the largest 50 US cities in 2006 as to the percentage of their city vehicles fleets using alternative fuels including biodiesel, hydrogen, ethanol, compressed and natural gas, as well as electric vehicles, gas-hybrid vehicles.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
