United States
New Housing Market Slowing Down?
For the second month in a row, developers have slowed down the pace of building new homes.
Chinese Riot Over Industrial Pollution
Frustration with ongoing industrial contamination of water supplies and the failure of corrupt officials to deal with the problem is leading to protests across China.
SUVs Down, But Not Out
Despite a five-month downward trend in SUV sales, experts warn that it's too soon to say SUVs are becoming extinct.
Many States Rushing To Blunt Eminent Domain Ruling
Lawmakers in several states are trying to limit the impact of the Supreme Court's eminent domain ruling
A Greener Plan For Affordable Housing
A new report describes how state housing agencies are advancing health and sustainability in the development of homes for low-income people through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program.
On The Secret Trail Of Trash
With proper treatment, even the story of garbage can sparkle.
Engineering Human Evolution
Will US cities begin to self-segregate the 'naturals' from 'enhanced' humans, asks Joel Garreau.
Greater Funding Needed for Public Transit Security
The tragedy in London should make policymakers place more importance on public transit security funding, writes Neil Pearce.
How Far Can New PHEVs Go On A Gallon Of Gas?
New plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEVs, are now getting mileage in the triple-digits on a single gallon of fuel.
Wal-Mart's Toughest Competitor
Wal-Mart's toughest competitor doesn't believe in paying workers poorly.
There's Still Hope For HOPE VI
David Gest argues that the HOPE VI public housing program still has benefits that outweigh its costs, despite attempts to end the program.
Age Of The Megalopolis
To survive in the 21st century, major metro areas work together to plan their transportation and economic strategies.
Solving Traffic Problems The Ancient Way
Can inspiration for a socially-equitable solution to congestion charging be found in an ancient law that dispenses justice in a simple traffic conflict, writes Oded Roth in this week's Op-Ed.
Listening To The Community
Hope Community Inc. organized residents to discuss and plan the future of a local park, allowing them to control the change in their neighborhood.
Public Transit Reality Game
A Toronto designer has created a giant game of tag using cell phones and Toronto's public transit system.
Portland's Policy To Improve Livability Backfires
Portland's policies to discourage panhandling backfire, exposing the 'hidden homeless'.
Light Rail In The Holy City
The first light rail line in Jerusalem is approved and should be running by 2008.
A 'Central Park' For Los Angeles
Martin Kaplan challenges architects to democratize and energize the design process for creating Los Angeles' 'front lawn' in the shadow of structure designed by Frank Gehry.
Los Angeles Lofts Spark A Return To Downtown
The heart of Los Angeles is being transformed as people return to the downtown.
Peter Raven: 'Hero Of The Planet'
Botanist Peter Raven, author of more than 480 books and papers and Director of Missouri Botanic Gardens talks about ecosystems and sustainable growth.
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.
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
