United States
Cheaper To Provide Permanent Housing For Homeless People?
Many cities provide free permanent apartments first, then offer services and job training, to chronically homeless people. Eventually, formerly homeless people earn enough to afford the modest rents.
Will Environmentalist Impact Bush Cabinet?
Henry Paulson, "global warming believer" and current chair of Goldman Sachs and the Nature Conservancy, has been nominated by Bush to succeed John Snow as Treasury Secretary.
Learning From Bangalore: Lessons For Declining U.S. Cities
What declining Detroit can learn from booming Bangalore.
Bill Clinton Pushes LEED On Shopping Center Industry
Former President Clinton, addressing the shopping center industry's convention in Las Vegas, urged the adoption of LEED certification for new centers, explaining how it would benefit the security of the country and the economy.
The Top 15 Sustainable Cities In The U.S.
The Pacific Northwest trumps this year's rankings, although a number of older East Coast cities also make the top ten. Criteria considered include commitment to public health, the local economy, and citizens and city cooperation on long-term goals.
Future Silicon Valleys Need More Than 'Rich People And Nerds'
Joel Kotkin takes issue with Paul Graham's recent commentary on "How To Be Silicon Valley", asserting that his logic is elitist and much of his evidence incorrect, in this three-part Inc.com blog entry.
Is There A Nationwide Gentrification 'Conspiracy'?
In New York City, big landlords are driving out thousands of low income residents. Juan Gonzales believes this may be a national trend and local governments are actively assisting in gentrification.
Faux Suburban Downtowns Challenge Traditional City Centers
The popularity of mixed-use suburban town centers is threatening the viability of older, traditional downtowns. While many tout their urban-style amenities, the suburban centers often lack transit and -- sometimes -- even sidewalks.
How Trains Can Preserve 'America the Beautiful'
Alfred Runte, author of "Allies of the Earth: Railroads and the Soul of Preservation", calls on the United States to revive its passenger rail service in order to conserve energy and preserve the natural landscape.
Problems With Water Privatization
Water privatization brings a flood of problems in U.S. cities. Is this a preview of a global issue?
The Evolution Of Online Mapping
Interesting mapping applications are emerging from museums and other organizations dedicated to education and conservation.
Public Infrastructure: A Good Real Estate Investment?
Experts speculate that as record amounts of investment continue to pour into the commercial real estate industry, infrastructure represents the next big frontier for real estate investors.
The Problems With Toll Roads
The Denver Post publishes an investigative series entitled "Truth Be Tolled", exposing errors in toll road forecasting, and suggesting that financial conflicts of interest may be responsible.
FEMA Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Over Changes To Post-Katrina Housing Aid
Thousands of Katrina survivors scattered throughout the country may be about to lose their homes due to changes in FEMA funding.
Seven Housing Markets With Most Potential
How to identify and invest in housing markets with good short- and long-term appreciation potential.
Multigenerational Households Increase Across Country
Living together for economic and social reasons, multigenerational households begin to influence architects and developers.
City Life: New 3D Planning Game Called 'SimCity With a Conscience'
City Life is a stunning city-building simulation which gives players the opportunity to build and manage a modern day metropolis in a fully 3D world. The game is being hailed as "SimCity with a conscience."
Who Is To Blame For High Gas Prices?
Don't blame just the oil companies writes Rosa Brooks.
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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