United States
New Uses For Old Railroads
Imagining new uses for outdated railroads is creating exciting new opportunities for central cities.
Terrorism, Transit And Public Safety
Despite recent terrorist attacks, public transit is still an extremely safe form of travel, writes Todd Litman.
Can Nuclear Power Slow Global Warming?
Despite safety issues and questions about future profits, climate change is causing western governments to take a fresh look at nuclear power.
Earth Day Pioneer Dies
Gaylord Nelson, a Senator from Wisconsin, who was responsible for starting Earth Day in 1970, died on July 3rd.
Study Of Terror Attacks On Mass Transit
A UCLA study examines terrorist attacks on rail and subway systems with the hope of designing less vulnerable facilities.
Transit Is Easy Target For Terrorists
Public transit systems remain one of the easiest targets for terrorists.
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.
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
