United States
Ten Most Endangered U.S. Rivers
American Rivers releases 2005 report of the nation's most endangered rivers.
The Art And Secret Of Economic Development
William Fulton offers the inside story on economic development secrets and the policy process.
What Makes Outdoor Spaces Successful?
Governing profiles Fred Kent, president of the Project for Public Spaces.
Supersizing The American Dream
Thirty-six interesting facts about how the American Dream has grown.
Toronto Suburbs Gain Housing As Jobs Leave
As Toronto loses jobs, its suburbs see an increase in demand for land.
Community Land Trusts: Leasing Land For Affordable Housing
Reduce the cost of affordable housing by purchasing a house without the land, through a community land trust (CLT).
Reinventing Conservation Easements
No recent happening in land conservation rivals the deployment from coast to coast of conservation easements.
More Roads Equals Safer America
Transportation spending on new roads is framed as enhancements of national and regional security.
Global Advantages Of Industrial Clustering
Two sock-making factories -- one in the U.S. and one in China -- compete for global dominance of the industry. Industrial clustering is the key to success.
Downsizing Mortgage Giants Fan And Fred
A new bill in Congress wisely would rein in the two largest US mortgage companies.
Farm Wars
Can "Right to Farm" laws resolve growing land use conflicts?
Underestimating The Costs Of Military Base Cleanups
As the military prepares to close more bases, communities find that cleaning up former military bases is turning out to be a very expensive proposition.
Robotics Could Transform Building Construction
University of Southern California professor is working on a machine that could build houses.
A Peek Inside Wal-Mart's Public Relations Department
Wal-Mart goes on the offensive to combat impressions that it has a negative impact on communities where it operates.
An Open Letter To Philip Johnson
An irreverent look at the legacy of architecture's most famous (and irrepressible) gadfly.
Ecosystem Restoration A Massive And Growing Market
Previously a niche market, ecosystem restoration has surged in the past five years.
Indonesian City Struggles After Tsunami
There is little sign of reconstruction in the Indonesian city of Aceh that was devastated by Asian Tsunami.
Oil Prices will Only Drop Through Meaningful Conservation
But gas may need to hit $4 a gallon before American consumers turn to smaller cars and alternative fuels, analysts say.
The New American Megalopolis
Megalopolitan areas transcend political boundaries and capture the true economic and social geography of their communities.
The Mall Goes Outdoors
Q: When is a street not really a street? A: When it's a lifestyle center.
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
