United States
A Strategy That Works To Reduce Gasoline Consumption
Columnist John Tierney takes a bipartisan swipe at federal responses to $3 gallon gasoline. He suggests a "revenue-neutral gas tax" whereby the tax paid at the pump would be returned to the taxpayers as "something that works".
The Elephant in the Green Room
Grist interviews retiring Republican environmental leader Sherwood Boehlert.
Nation's Energy Policy Is 'Stuck In Neutral'
Both political parties are to blame for the nation's energy crisis, writes Ronald Brownstein.
Faith In Real Estate: Churches Sell Development Rights For Millions
Churches in New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C, are selling land and air development rights to provide major funding for outreach programs.
The New Advertising: Satellite Graffiti
In an era of ever increasing satellite map imagery and tools like Google Maps to view them, savvy advertisers are now creating 'ground ads' large enough to show up on satellite map images. Think: crop circle advertising.
Politicians Afraid To Say We Should Drive Less
In this news analysis, Marc Sandalow says that politicians are bemoaning higher gas prices but are afraid to tell the voters the one thing they can do to reduce prices: drive less.
Jane Jacobs' Blocks
Her focus on the literal building blocks of cities inspired countless leaders in the field, many of whom are mentioned here.
Put Your Gas Where Your Mouth Is?
Plenty of senators are criticizing America's addiction to oil and the need for greater fuel efficiency, yet what are they driving?
U.S Breaks All Records For Increased Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In 2004, U.S. emissions of greenhouse gases increased by 1.7 percent -- the largest rate of increase ever recorded for any country.
Who Pays the Property Tax?
A critical aspect of the property tax, but one that is rarely addressed in public debate, is its 'economic incidence,' or who actually bears the burden of the tax, as opposed to its statutory incidence, or who literally pays the tax.
The Key Principles For Effective Planning
The Victoria Transport Policy Institute, a Canadian land use and transportation think tank, offers a review of planning principles and practices.
Critics Warn Federal Plan Endangers National Monuments Land
Bureau of Land Management plan would permit more mining, grazin, and recreation use in the Arizona Strip -- home of two national monuments.
Best Places To Retire Near Cities
Charles Longino, a professor of gerontology, identifies the best retiree locales that are close to major metropolitan areas by using FBI and U.S. Justice Department crime statistics and housing costs.
Are Gas Prices Causing Drivers To Switch To Public Transit?
USA Today reports that public transit systems across the United States are seeing an increase in ridership, presumably due to rapidly increasing gas prices.
Mega-Churches Expand Into Former Retail Spaces
With growth of so-called "mega-churches" continuing unabated, congregations are outgrowing their current environs and are getting creative about new buildings in which to worship. But the trend is not without controversy.
How To Improve Your Commute
A frustrated Houston commuter painstakingly analyzes his travel habits and uses a series of mathematical formulas to determine the optimum commute and save the most time.
Was Global Warming Behind 2005 Hurricanes?
Scientists debate whether last year's record Atlantic hurricanes can be attributable to greenhouse gases.
A New Metric Model for Economic Development?
A study of the Northeast Ohio economy provides a different way of analyzing and tracking the impact of economic development initiatives by mathematically analyzing economic data and determining there are eight key factors of regional economic growth.
Designing A Socially Just Downtown
A grassroots coalition in Oakland used its organizing and design skills to produce a housing proposal the city couldn't refuse, despite the mayor's stiff opposition.
Toll Roads: It's Right Thing To Do
Mike Krusee, Texas House Transportation Committee Chair, says tolls are more efficient and equitable than gas taxes.
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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