United States
Empowering Citizens In Community Planning
A new guide, 'Choosing Our Community's Future' offers advice to citizens on how to plan better and 'tame' big box retailers.
British Prisons To Get Design Advice From Prisoners
Rideout, a British rehabilitation coalition, is sponsoring a series of workshops between architects and prisoners to design new prisons.
Living In Wildfire-Prone Areas
The American Planning Association publishes a report that offers advice for developing high-risk areas.
President Bush Cool On Topic of Global Warming
While other countries and private companies are pushing for action, President Bush is advocating more research -- a move some are calling outdated.
Mexico City's Metrobus
This week, 90 low-pollution Metrobuses began rolling down a dedicated lane in the congested capital.
East Coast Rediscovering Urban Waterfronts
From Pittsburgh to New York to Boston, former summer beach retreats are now being redeveloped as year-round living to satisfy the demands of the housing market.
A Response To 2005 Rail Disasters
Todd Litman of VTPI publishes an initial response to the 2005 Rail Disasters report, and finds the rating system flawed.
The Global Housing Boom
Never before have housing prices risen so fast, for so long, in so many countries, according to new research by the Economist.
City Parks: Gone To The Dogs?
There are over 700 dog parks in the nation -- public open spaces where unleashed canines are allowed -- and the trend is growing.
A Turning Point In Bush's Global Warming Strategy
Margaret Carlson argues that President Bush's strategy of "denial" about global warming may have reached a turning point.
Cities Adopting Tougher Stances Against Panhandling
Municipalities are making arrests under 'aggressive panhandling' laws despite freedom of speech concerns.
U.S. Cities Setting their Own Kyoto Strategy
An interview with Seattle mayor Greg Nickels, who is leading a city-based climate change movement.
Housing Outstripping Population Growth, Report Warns
The U.S. economy is being artifically buoyed by the housing market; stalled or slumping housing sales will harm the economy.
Debate On Global Warming Heats Up In Senate
A proposed bill that would limit greenhouse gas emissions is the center of a struggle between the Senate and the President.
Encroaching Desertification
Desertification will be impact hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Turn Your SUV Into A Zero-Emissions Vehicle
Turn your gaz-guzzling car, truck, or SUV into a zero-emissions vehicles with no special equipment.
Progressive Cities Work for 'Growth with Justice'
The election of former union organizer Antonio Villaraigosa as Los Angeles' next Mayor is part of a new progressive political force in America's cities.
Extreme Makeover: Eco Edition
Dann Seo teaches others how to be environmentally friendly while not losing flair.
Hotel-Condo Hybrids Gaining Popularity
From Miami to New York, certain luxury hotels are allowing buyers to purchase suites.
Fannie Mae Sees Signs of Housing Market 'Bust'
Fannie Mae VP makes case that current trends mirror previous housing bubbles.
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
