United States
Urban Park Leaders, Advocates Gather For Groundbreaking Conference
Big city park agencies, advocates, and funders gathered for a conference to re-energize the urban parks movement and discuss the critical issues facing urban parks today.
NYTimes Examines 'The Business of Green'
The New York Times runs a multi-part series focused on the economics and business of using environmentally-friendly technology.
A Tale Of Two University Campus Edges
How can two major universities improve themselves and their surroundings? The University of Cincinnati and UC-Berkeley have some productive plans.
Kunstler On Peak Oil And Politics
Urbanist James Howard Kunstler talks about peak oil, the railway system, new urbanism, and politics.
New 100 MPG Prius Shown Off To House Subcommittee
A team of Northern California promoters of "plug-in hybrids" demonstrated their technology to a House science team. While receiving bi-partisan endorsement, success may be in the hands of the auto industry.
Top Five Road Rage Cities
Often thought to be more relaxed, sunshine state cities make three of top five for road rage.
A West Coast Voice Bids Farewell To Jane Jacobs
Jane Jacobs wrote little about Los Angeles, a city that might make her shudder, but she is still fondly remembered there. Sam Hall Kaplan presents his personal account of one of the 20th century's greatest urbanists.
Is Ethanol Really A Green Fuel?
Pete Letheby laments the path that ethanol production has taken in the U.S., arguing that it does not hold the promise of being the "green fuel" it was once thought to be.
Does Wal-Mart Increase Poverty Rates?
A new study claims that Wal-Mart raises poverty rates in the counties where its stores are located.
The Urban Renaissance Does Not Exist
Joel Kotkin reviews a variety of data showing that despite optimism by "urban boosters", America's central cities are not experiencing a rebirth. The real renaissance, says Kotkin, is in the suburbs.
Cataloguing The Catalog Homes
Preservationists, historians, and amateur urban sleuths are scouring U.S. neighborhoods to identify and protect as many of the 70,000 to 100,000 "kit" homes made by Sears, Roebuck and Company as possible.
How High Gas Prices Will Affect Suburbia
Irvine Senior Fellow Joel Kotkin theorizes on the changes that higher energy costs will make to suburban development -- including more telecommuting, more job diversity and cultural attractions, but it will not halt the outmigration from cities.
Wal-Mart Begins Remaking Its Image
Wal-Mart supports a pro-Wal-Mart advocacy group, Working Families for Wal-Mart, which trys to improve Wal-Mart's image. The members may also speak in favor of Wal-Mart at hearings.
New Study Chronicles Increasing Interest In Moving To Cities
A study using income as an indicator finds cities still a draw for "singles, young professionals, empty nesters and baby boomers".
Bi-Partisan Gasoline Tax Cutting Spreads Throughout U.S.
Eager to provide relief to hurting motorists, state legislators and governors do what they can to roll back price increases, despite being told the reductions may not be seen at the pump.
Friday Funny: 'SurvivaBall' -- Gated Community of One
In another elaborate hoax, "The Yes Men" impersonators pose as representatives of Halliburton at a conference and present a device to "solve global warming." Attendees fail to catch on and ask serious questions.
Transit Benefit Analysis: Washington DC Case Study
Using a regional transport model, researchers find that rail generates congestion-reduction benefits that exceed rail subsidies.
Preserving The Very Recent Past
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has included a staircase, rendered historically significant by its affiliation with September 11, on its annual list of the 11 most endangered historic places.
How Much Should You Earn? Planner's Median Salary: $64,000
The "median" planner is 42 years old, has been in the field for 13 years, specializes in community development and redevelopment, and earns $64,000. States with highest salaries are D.C., California and New Jersey.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
