United States
An Interview With SCI-Arc Director Eric Owen Moss
The LA Downtown News interviews the director fo the Southern California Institute of Architecture, Eric Owen Moss, on how the school fits into its new location in Downtown L.A.
China to Mandate Renewable Energy
A new law passed in China's Legislature promises to boost the percentage of renewable energy used by utility operators.
Why I Don't Love Richard Florida
In classifying a whole host of occupations as "creative," our leading pop economist overstates the influence of urban professionals.
Will Global Warming Lead to Global Warring?
Climate change appears to be the driving force behind conflicts in some parts of Africa. If the developing world wants to head off such conflicts, cutting emmissions must be a priority.
Kelo V. New London: The Insider's View
Slate offers a blow-by-blow account of the oral arguments and props offered in Kelo v. New London, the eminent domain case heard by the Supreme Court.
Designer Bus Shelters In Chicago, Sydney
With a potential market of $1 billion over 20 years, designer bus shelters are hot, and can be a good source of advertising revenue for cities.
Wal-Mart's Bad? You Asked For It
Wal-Mart's detractors should look at their own consumer choices.
The McLoft: A Faux Urban Loft For The Suburbs
Suburban single-family homes don industrial chicness inspired by the urban loft but delivered with the trappings of suburbia.
Can A Home Depot Ruin A Neighborhood?
Miami's quirky Coconut Grove doesn't need or want a Home Depot. Is that a good reason to stop Home Depot?
Public Works Architecture Experiencing A Revival
After many decades of engineer-led project designs, architects are again being called upon to beautify public works infrastructure.
Telecom Companies Face Competition From Municipalities
Should municipalities provide telecom services such as Internet, telephone and cable TV?
Active Living And Social Equity
ICMA releases a new, free report for local governments: "Active Living and Social Equity: Creating Healthy Communities for All Residents."
Forest Acreage In US Is Increasing
The United States has gained 10 million acres of forest land since 1990.
The End Of The Housing Boom?
Michael Kinsley is certain that the housing bubble is about to burst. But he also admits that he could be wrong.
Using Technology To Save A City
Can an unproven investment costing billions really save Venice?
Reimaging The City: The Value Of Sport Initiatives
An academic articles suggests that widespread awareness of sport events among potential tourists emphasizes that sport can be an effective promotional vehicle for cities.
British Voters Give Congestion Charging A Big Setback
A key plank of British transport policy meets with public resistance in Edinburgh.
Are College Towns The Antedote To Offshore Outsourcing?
A new company matches hometown information technology talent with corporate needs.
Solar Tower: Power Source Of The Future?
The solar tower,a renewable energy plant that pumps out as much power as a small reactor, finds a build location.
Local 'Green' Economies Seen as Boost to Progressive Politics
Growing acceptance of local self-reliance, "green buildings" and alternative technologies indicates that new economic structures are more effective than protest in promoting environmental protection and social equity.
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
