United States
Steinbeck's Birthplace Could be Largest City Without a Public Library
Salinas California's financial troubles part of nationwide threat facing public libraries.
Protecting Forests From 'Healthy Forests' Initiative
Public pressure generated by community organizing opposes implementation of the Bush administration's "Healthy Forests" initiative in the Rockies.
Top 150 Places To Live In The U.S.
In his forthcoming book "Life 2.0: How People Across America Are Transforming Their Lives by Finding the Where of Their Happiness," Rich Karlgaard will name the nation's great places to live. [Updated]
Indicators For Comprehensive And Sustainable Transport Planning
A new paper provides guidance on the selection of indicators for comprehensive and sustainable transportation planning.
Europe's Shrinking Cities
The latest issue of the German Journal of Urban Studies focuses on demographic changes in Europe and their impact on cities.
Bush Administration's 'Demolition' of HUD Would Affect Millions
Millions of people who depend on the Department of Housing and Urban Development would face "frightening" living conditions under proposed budget cuts.
Scientific Consensus On Climate Change
A leading science studies scholar, examines the claim by some comentators that there is little scientific consensus on climate change.
Vehicles Protest Against Pedestrians
Vehicles stage massive park-ins and protests across the nation against aggressive pedestrians.
Wal-Mart To Adopt Green Architecture Design For Store
After Vancouver said Wal-Mart's stores was environmentally insensitive, the retail giant hired an architect to create a new eco-friendly design.
Switzerland's Urban Architecture Tour
Switzerland's new 'Art & Architecture' tour will focus on a variety of urban landmarks throughout the country.
'Home-Ownership Society' Not Necessarily Best for Community
Homeownership has no "mystical virtue" that makes the owner more valuable to society, writes Mark Winston Griffith
US Oil Addiction a 'National Security Crisis in the Making'
Former national security officials try to convince the Bush Administration to invest $1 Billion in lighter, more fuel efficient cars.
Which Cities And States Have The Longest Commutes?
Americans spend more than 100 hours commuting to work each year, and two percent face "extreme commutes" of 90+ minutes one-way.
Study Finds Irreversible Damage To Planet
Researchers from 95 nations participating in a 4-year study conclude that humans are inflicting irreversible damage to environment and degrading the earth's ability to sustain future generations.
Reviewing The Best Planning Movies
In this week's Planetizen Op-Ed, Marisa Cravens examines planning through the cinematic lens with a recent compilation of important planning movies.
The Bright Side Of Global Warming
Global warming is not all gloom and doom. Some believe that climate change would be beneficial.
Growing Discontent With New Clean Air Mercury Rule
Debate over the EPA's new Clean Air Mercury Rule has grown quickly, and is quickly reaching the boiling point.
The New Trend: Designer Sewer Lids
The Southern California coastal city of Hermosa Beach began installing customized sewer lids.
Furor Over Canada's Kyoto Legislation
The Canadian government's attempt to include monitoring of greenhouse gases under an existing Act is opposed by environmentalists, industry.
Peak Oil May Mean 'Monstrously Difficult' Times Ahead
Government, industry and the media are doing nothing to prepare America for the impacts of peak oil.
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
