United States
States Lead On Clean Energy
A new report from the Apollo Alliance 'New Energy for States' outlines a wide range of clean energy initiatives being undertaken at the State level.
Friday Funny: Buying A Fuel Efficient Car
Dilbert considers buying a fuel efficient car.
Burning Rivers, Dead Lakes: Weakening The Clean Water Act
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. warns of the dire impact of weakening the Clean Water Act.
Supreme Court Should Protect Upstream Waters
Boston Globe editorial supports protection for upstream wetlands.
Developers Challenge Clean Water Act
A challenge to the Clean Water Act currently before the Supreme Court could endanger the nation's streams.
Architecture for Humanity Profiled
To architect Cameron Sinclair, the bigger the problem, the more ways there must be to solve it. His goal is to find low-cost solutions that inspire.
'Broken Windows' Theory At Issue
Recent studies have called into question the popular crime-fighting technique, suggesting that larger urban trends have a greater impact.
Supreme Court Hears Clean Water Act Arguments
A case before the Supreme Court which tests the limits of Federal control under the Clean Water Act could have a major impact on development around the country.
Should U.S. Allow Foreign Government Management Of U.S. Ports?
Surprising even fellow Republicans, President Bush defends plans by a foreign company owned by the United Arab Emirates to manage operations at six large U.S. ports.
Residents Fight Back Against Moutaintop Removal
Mining companies are blasting away the tops of Appalachian mountains causing severe ecological damage and devastating communities.
Scientists Warn Of Future New Orleans Style Catastrophes
Substantial amounts of flood plain construction could reinvent Katrina all over again around the country.
New Hope For Old Suburbs
This editorial from the New York Times highlights the findings of the newly released Brookings study and calls for more investment and collaborative planning in these communities.
How Much Is Your Home Worth?
A website provides an estimate of the market value of almost any home in the U.S. along with other information such as recent sale price and value of neighboring homes.
The McLoft: Urban Lofts Find Their Way To The Suburbs
Gritty lofts of the type that you'd find in downtown Manhattan, Los Angeles or Chicago are making their way to the suburbs. It's like having 'A Manhattan loft in the middle of the woods.'
Cities Tackle National Gun Control
East Coast cities from Boston to Washington plan to sue out-of-state gun dealers in an effort to cut the influx of guns --used in 85 percent of city crimes -- that are bought legally in other states.
Eminent Domain At Gunpoint
Cities can't be trusted with sweeping eminent domain powers, writes Reason columnist Jacob Sullum.
How Google Earth Works
Nature explains the technology behind Google Earth and how the sphere of the planet's surface is converted to a polygon made up of flat tiles.
Oil's 'Vectors of Crisis'
The world is facing multiple energy crises, writes Michael Klare: Accelerating worldwide demand for oil and dwindling supplies and the growing ecological consequences of our oil dependence.
New Urbanism In The City (And Edge City)
Atlanta's Atlantic Station introduces a new community to the 'trendy suburban antidote' of New Urbanism.
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
