United States
Scientific American Predicted New Orleans Flood
Scientific American releases its prescient article from 2001, titled "Drowning New Orleans." The article predicts "a major hurricane could swamp New Orleans under 20 feet of water, killing thousands," as a result of land use policies.
'Dirty Harry' Approach To Rebuilding
Most of California and the country would be unpopulated if we didn't rebuild on risky terrain. Instead, most communities use the 'Dirty Harry College of Urban Planning' motto, 'Do I feel lucky?'
Metropolitan America in the New Century
A new analysis of Census data using new geographic definitions finds that the bulk of large central cities added population so far this decade.
What Can New Orleans Learn From San Francisco's 1906 Earthquake?
Columnist John King examines the lessons about rebuilding a city that can be learned from the San Francisco earthquake and fire of 1906.
Hurricane Katrina: Columnists Criticize Leadership
Several New York Times columnists criticize the political leadership's response to Hurricane Katrina.
Fast-food Restaurants Cluster Around Schools
Fast-food restaurants are concentrated within a short walking distance of schools, exposing children to "poor quality food environments" on a daily basis.
States Sue To Reinstate Roadless Forests Rules
Lawsuit by California, Oregon, and New Mexico seeks to reinstate Clinton-era roadless forests rules reversed by the Bush administration.
Fires Reveal Housing Crunch
In Paris, 48 immigrants have died in fires that ripped through substandard buildings.
Climate Change Press Coverage After Hurricane Katrina
How are journalists covering climate change in Katrina's wake?
The Dismantling Of FEMA
Why is the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency is being systematically downgraded?
Hurricane Katrina's Real Name
Ross Gelbspan believes the U.S. media is not telling the Americans the complete story of Hurricane Katrina.
Hackers Use Google To Map Hurricane's Impact
The tech-savvy are using mapping and satellite images from Google to map the devastaton caused by Hurricane Katrina.
Katrina's Effect on Oil, US Economy
Disruption of gulf oil production due to Katrina may lead to a national "gas crisis".
Is New Orleans a Victim of the Iraq War?
Hundreds of millions in federal dollars originally intended to shore up levees and build pumping stations around New Orleans were diverted to the pay for the war in Iraq.
Fixing Society's Strategy Of Environmental Tragedy
A profile of influential environmental architect William McDonough.
Live In The City, Work In The Suburbs?
The downtown living trend can only work as long as the jobs remain in the city.
A Secret Threat To U.S. National Parks System
The nation's national parks will be destroyed by a secret draft revision of the national park system's basic management policies.
ULI Program Eases Way For Smart Growth Projects
The Urban Land Institute is going nationwide with a program that should make it easier for smarth growth and new urban projects to win the governmental approvals thay need.
Is Swedish Town Too Good To Be True?
The city of Bo01 has served as a model for urban designers all over the world -- but is it really liveable?
Suburbanites Under House Arrest Without Wheels
Suburbanites can't get anywhere without a car, so higher gas prices will lead to "collapse" of the suburbs.
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.
Caltrans
City of Fort Worth
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
City of Portland
City of Laramie
