United States
New Report Confronts Housing Policy Myths
Twelve national groups sponsor a congressional briefing to rebut three myths undermining a balanced national housing policy in Washington.
Will Cities Still Be Able To Zone Cell Towers?
The Supreme Court will rule on whether cities must pay for blocking expansion of wireless phone networks.
How To Give Toronto A Makeover
Toronto's mayor shares his ideas on how to make the city a more beautiful place.
Dizzying 'Architecture Of Density'
Photographs of one of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world.
How to Keep Toronto from being a 'K-Mart Destination'
Will an aquarium be enough to "re-brand" Toronto as a major tourist destination in the wake of the 2003 SARS outbreak?
Washington's Revival
Neal Peirce reviews the revival of Washington D.C.
Do Traffic Lights Cause Crashes?
Traffic lights are inefficient tools to handle traffic, and many should be replaced by roundabouts.
Does Housing Mobility Policy Improve Health?
Evidence from studies on housing mobility suggests that mobility policy may have positive effects on health.
Bush: Nuclear Energy Is 'Clean' And 'Renewable'
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal President Bush said that nuclear energy was a "clean renewable" energy source for the future."
More Students Studying Real Estate
Like the market itself, real-estate education is hot. But some experts warn this industry is headed for a decline.
Clean Air Act More Effective Than Bush's Clear Skies
Report by the National Academy of Sciences claims that the Bush administration's "Clear Skies Initiative -- a proposed reform of current air-quality standards -- will be less effective than the existing Clean Air Act.
Seaside Sprawl: Who Will Learn From The Tsunami Catastrophe?
The current tsunami disaster should cause serious rethinking of seaside development for all coastal locations, writes Joel S. Hirschhorn in this week's Planetizen Op-Ed.
Why The Public Should Not Pay For Convention Centers
An in-depth look at the myth of economic viability of convention centers.
The Structure Of Transportation Revolutions
Author Daniel Sweeny provides an in-depth review of the history of human transportation -- and where it is likely to lead us in the future.
Christine Todd Whitman's New Book
Former EPA administrator Christie Whitman's forthcoming book assails GOP's rightward lurch.
Say Goodbye to Community Development Funding
Bush plans to reduce and cut crucial HUD programs.
Changing Fortunes Of Skyscrapers
Are skyscrapers back in favor with the public again?
Practical Regional Solutions To Address Global Warming
William Ruckelshaus and K.C. Golden argue that it is about time we started address the problem of global warming.
Transforming Turin
Transportation emerges as a key issue as Turin, Italy, transform itself for the Winter Olympics.
Cash In The Inner City
A recent study reveals the market potential of middle-income households in the nation's inner cities.
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Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Yukon Government
Caltrans
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mpact (founded as Rail~Volution)
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Norman, Oklahoma
City of Portland
City of Laramie