United States
Supply and the Land
Cities are spending millions on land to protect water supplies.
Top Five Environmental Stories Of 2005
The big green stories of the year, as reported by Grist Magazine, involved hurricanes, climate change, Bush follies, and oh yeah, one or two good things.
Gathering Firewood in the Suburbs?
As home energy costs continue to increase, scavenging for wood in metropolitan areas may become a common sight.
The Negative Side Of Brownfield Development
Is the government's focus on brownfield development a distraction from other toxic sites that are more dangerous, but have less commercial appeal?
363,584,435
The Census Bureau's projected U.S. population for the year 2030 is 363,584,435, 23 percent more than today's population of 296 million. The Washington Post asks six observers how this growth will change the country?
EPA's New Fuel Efficiency Ratings May Reduce Vehicle Models
Auto manufacturers have been required to meet overall efficiency standards for their fleets. More realistic CAFE ratings may translate into fewer of the more popular but less fuel-efficient models on showroom floors next year.
The Enormous US Dam Problem No One Is Talking About
While Congress quickly approved $3 billion to restore New Orleans' levees, a bill to help states repair aging dams has languished for a year.
The De-Facto Privatization Of Local Government?
The dramatic increase in homeowners' associations has some worrying about the implications for local governance.
The Case For 'Passive Survivability' In Building Codes
The concept of 'passive survivability' includes measures that protect inhabitants during disasters. Should these measures be incorporated into building codes for civic buildings?
Legendary Transportation Engineer Alan Voorhees Passes Away
Voorhees was instrumental in designing the roads and transportation systems in at least four national capitals, including Washington.
Housing Boom Helps Lesser-Known Architects
The real estate boom has helped the fortunes of architects and developer who built in the 1960s and 70’s and who have been fairly obscure until real-estate brokers began resuscitating the reputations of lesser-known mid-century figures.
The Housing Bubble Begins Bursting?
Home sales dropped in November by the largest percentage since 1994. Is this the beginning of the end for the real estate bubble?
How Does A City Develop A Brand?
Smart City Radio investigates why the branding of cities is so often done so poorly,
How To Privatize the Inner City
Could allowing homeowners in a community to pool their property for sale to a private developer be a suitable alternative to eminent domain powers?
Fastest Growing States in United States
CNN Money publishes its list of the fastest-growing states in the US. And for the 19th straight year, Nevada leads the list.
Gulf Bogey
When The New York Times linked CNU planners to an alleged scheme to replace a neighborhood with a golf course, it blundered and missed a larger story on renewing Coastal Missisippi, say CNU co-authors John Norquist and Stephen Filmanowicz.
Best Places To Find Affordable Homes
Business Week surveys the locations of affordable housing in all regions of the US.
John Norquist: From Detroit to Shanghai
Governments worldwide scramble to catch up with New Urbanism.
NYC Transit Strike: Voting for the Suburbs
Cold New Yorkers think: This is what I pay taxes for? The strike is a sad lesson, both for transit and those who enjoy New York's unique urban lifestyle. It is the lesson of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina, writes Wendell Cox.
20 Energy Performance Simulations Compared
A new report compares the features and capabilities of 20 energy performance simulation programs.
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.
City of Fort Worth
planning NEXT
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
