United States
Density Is Not The Answer
David C. Bloom argues that affordable housing needs cannot be met with increased density.
Environmental Policy At A Crossroads
The National Environmental Policy Act is facing challenges from business interests. Proposed changes would exempt many oil projects from NEPA review.
Booming Downtown Vancouver
Vancouver is experiencing an unanticipated traffic jam -- hundreds of baby strollers.
How To Value Community In The Wake Of Kelo Vs. New London
An editor outlines a plan that would allow for concessions to be made to long-standing members of the community in case of government displacement.
Booming Housing Market a Sign of Fragile Economy
Fear -- and artificially low interest rates -- may be propping up the global economy.
Great Britain Weighs National Road Pricing System
Taking its cue from places as diverse as California and Singapore, Britain weighs options for a national system to combat road gridlock.
Brookings Supports Kelo Vs. New London Decision
Despite the furor over the recent Supreme Court decision in the Kelo v. New London case -- the court's ruling did not expand government rights.
Renovated Office Towers Now Serve As Urban Living Complexes
Across the country, old skyscrapers are being redesigned as urban housing.
Terrorist Bombs Explode In London Subway
At least 40 are reported dead, hundreds injured as four bombs explode in London's transport system.
Schwarzenegger Urges Governments To Combat Climate Change
Contradicting President Bush's stance on climate change, California Governer Arnold Schwarzenegger called on governments to combat global warming.
Eminent Domain Decision Backlash
State and federal lawmakers consider new limits on takings in the wake of court decision.
London Wins Bid To Host 2012 Summer Olympics
London beats Paris to host the 2012 Summer Games, bringing the Olympics to the British capital for the first time since 1948.
Schwarzenegger: Time To Take On Global Warming
Arnold Schwarzenegger says its time to stop talking and start acting on the threats posed by global warming.
City Living On The Downswing
After a population increase in the 1990s, cities are once again losing out to the lure of the suburbs.
A New Approach To Affordable Housing
A new approach to affordable housing ensures economic diversity in a neighborhood.
Environment-friendly Golf Courses
Golf course owners and industry leaders are leading a growing trend to build environment-friendly golf courses.
Gallup's 'Soul Of The City' (Creative Class) Poll
The Gallup Organization has been hired to poll 4,000 residents from 20 U.S. cities to determine resident satisfaction. Richard Florida is one of the poll's designers.
Bush Rejects Climate Deal At G8
President Bush says Kyoto treaty on global warming would have wrecked U.S. economy and rules out a climate deal at the G8 conference.
Is Kelo Good For Urban Planning?
The recent ruling by the Supreme Court to uphold the use of eminent domain was seen as an endorsement of professional planning. Bit this is not true, writes Sam Staley in this week's Op-Ed.
Guerrilla Gardeners Launch Attack On Downtown
Anonymous gardeners try to reduce urban ugliness.
Pagination
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