United States
Wal-Mart Targets Poor Communities
While Henry Ford chose to pay his workers enough to afford his cars, Wal Mart's market is in lower income shoppers and pays their workforce accordingly. How to keep growing? Create more poverty.
Looking For The Wright Price
Why won't anyone buy a Frank Lloyd Wright house?
Ten City Design Commandments
Jeff Speck offers ten 'City Design Resolutions' for city mayors who want to build better places.
Shutters Offer a Window of Opportunity
Shutters could be more than quaint decorations on American homes in the 21st century.
AIA Honor Awards 2005
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) announced the 2005 recipients of the AIA Honor Awards.
Metropolitan Planning Organizations Reviewed
Have MPOs undertaken actions consistent with environmental justice andtransportation equity mandates?
Condo Conversions Are The New Residential Reality
Low mortgage costs and high home prices have launched a rash of condo conversions--a new trend that's bound to continue.
Boomburbs At Buildout?
Many 'Boomburbs,' or large fast-growing suburbs, are nearing their buildout, argues Robert E. Lang.
EPA Enforcer Unruffled By Political Crossfire
EPA Inspector General's reports stir up political storms.
Washington D.C. Area Economic Forecast
Even as it slows down from rapid growth in 2004, the economy of the Washington D.C. area will expand faster than the rest of the nation.
The Future Of Homes And Housing
One expert sees more Americans living in midsize cities near large urban centers.
What's Wrong With Alloy And Fabric Trees?
A 150-acre eco-friendly theme park is being developed on the outskirts of Las Vegas.
Time For Action On Toronto's Waterfront
Revitalization corporation still lacking powers needed to implement the vision.
Do You Live In A Broadband City?
How do cities bring broadband to residents and businesses? Should planners care?
Yahoo Introduces Real-Time Traffic Reports
Yahoo Maps feature real-time traffic information for 70 major U.S. cities.
Three Forces Shaping The Future Of Housing
The 'Graying of America' and 'Browning of America' are two of the three forces that will shape the future of housing across the nation.
New Zero-Emissions Vehicles
New hybrid models cater to customers' demand for performance and style.
Five City Design Resolutions For A Better Place
Jeff Speck offers advice for city mayors and citizens who want to build better places.
The Third Golden Age Of Bridges
A review of five new bridges featuring latest technology, materials, and designs.
Affordable Housing Reader
The American Planning Association publishes a collection of over 100 articles and reports exploring affordable housing.
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
