United States
Planning The Unthinkable: Three Factors Raise Stakes
In the aftermath of 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. has to face the realities of today. But three factors prevent us from planning for the unthinkable.
Planning for a Disaster-Resistant Community
APA publishes a workbook from the Planning for a Disaster-Resistant Community AICP Workshop at the 2005 APA National Planning Conference.
On the Roadless Again
State leaders sue feds to bring back "roadless rule."
A Return To Big Government? A Bush New Deal?
For an administration that has sought to limit the reach of social welfare programs, the proposed reconstruction of New Orleans represents a massive new investment similar in size to the New Deal or Great Society programs.
Orlando Recruits New Orleans Business HQ
After Hurricane Betsy in 1965, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse endeared itself to New Orleanians by feeding rescue workers a warehouse full of its prime beef. After Hurricane Katrina, the newly public company decamped for Orlando.
The US Will Survive Katrina
An Australian editor theorizes about the United States' flexibility in bouncing back from even the worst tragedies, even in spite of governmental blunders.
New Trends In University Campus Planning and Design
Universities are revamping their college towns in an effort to stay competitive.
The Big Easy vs. the Last Frontier
Reason's Tim Cavanaugh says it is time to remove the pork from the transportation bill to help rebuild New Orleans and other areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
Two Storms: The Political Impact Of Hurricane Katrina
A look back at past disasters and the political turmoil that followed.
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.
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
