United States
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.
China's Global Search For Oil
Will China's thirst for oil lead to a possible showdown with the United States?
Security Mass Transit: Tactics And Technology
A review of the latest technology and tactics for protecting mass transit system from terrorist attacks.
The Endangered Species Act And Its Lessons
Los Angeles Times editorial reviews dramatic success stories as well as failures of the Endangered Species Act.
An Original 'American Utopia'
It's Disneyland's 50th birthday. Five decades after it was first launched, Walt Disney's dream has left a lasting impact on American culture.
Why We Need The Endangered Species Act
Los Angeles Time editorial argues that the Endangered Species Act is about more than preserving a few species.
Senator Calls For Real Progress On Global Warming
New Mexico Sen. Jeff Bingaman on global warming and the energy bill.
House Approves Nation's Costliest Waterway Navigation Project
Scientists and environmentalists oppose new Mississippi River locks.
World's Seven Newly Recognized Natural Wonders
Seven new natural wonders gain United Nations protected status.
Dubai 2010: A 'Monstrous Caricature of Futurism'
Mike Davis on Dubai's plans to become the "luxury-consumer paradise of the Middle East and South Asia."
Health Benefits Of Cobblestone Streets
A recent study finds that walking on cobblestone streets offers health benefits.
Seaside, Fla. Weathers Hurricane With Flying Colors
Florida officials say the neotraditional resort is one of the safest places on the Gulf of Mexico.
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
