United States

America Loves Suburban Sprawl

Scholar aruges that Americans have embraced sprawl and the lifestyle that accompanies it.

February 7, 2005 - The Washington Post

Oil to Hit $65 per Barrel if Iran Attacked, Economist Warns

Repercussions to global economy could be worse than those of the Iraq war.

February 6, 2005 - This Is London

Bush May Cut Amtrak Budget

Move to eliminate federal subsidies for Amtrak will likely be opposed in Congress.

February 6, 2005 - Common Dreams

Planning Student Profile

The Voice of America profiles Junhan Tan, an urban planning and cinema student from Singapore studying at USC.

February 5, 2005 - Voice Of America

Federal Government Commits to Smart Coastal Growth

Two agencies sign a memorandum of understanding to promote transportation choices, economic development, and public health.

February 5, 2005 - NOAA Magazine

The Hydrogen Economy is a Nuclear Economy

Thousands of new nuclear reactors would be needed to produce the hydrogen required to meet America's energy needs.

February 4, 2005 - The Financial Times

U.S. Businesses Falling Behind in Green Technologies

If American companies fail to invest in clean energy and carbon-neutral technologies, they will lose out in the global marketplace.

February 4, 2005 - GreenBiz

Port Redevelopment Offers New Urban Opportunity

Port Royal is just a small town in South Carolina, but from a new urban perspective, it's a town with a golden opportunity and with the right attitude and tools.

February 3, 2005 - New Urban News

Canada's Major Cities Profiled

A new study illustrates the diversity of major urban centers in Canada.

February 3, 2005 - Canada Research Chair in Urban Change

Combat Training and Suburbia

Sprawl is moving close to once-remote military facilities.

February 3, 2005 - USA Today

Terminated Vistas And The Power Of Urban Retail

Developers and stores increasingly recognize the economic advantages of key locations in town centers.

February 3, 2005 - New Urban News

Biodiversity 'Hot Spots'

Ecologists identify nine new biodiversity 'hot spots' that are home to half the world's plant species.

February 3, 2005 - Nature

Hybrids, Wind Power Key to Energy Independence

Advances in Hybrid Car and Wind Power Technologies Could Dramatically Reduce America's Oil Consumption.

February 2, 2005 - Environmental News Network

'Faith-Based' Environmental Policy

Millions of Christian fundamentalists may believe that environmental destruction is not only to be disregarded but actually welcomed -- even hastened -- as a sign of the coming apocalypse

February 2, 2005 - Star Tribune

Managing The Megalopolis

Can the mayor of São Paulo, South America's biggest city, steer it to a better future?

February 2, 2005 - The Economist

Global Outlook For Real Estate In 2005

Several prominent commercial real estate firms publish their combined outlook for commercial property in 2005.

February 2, 2005 - Research Worldwide

The Stranglehold Of Conventional Suburban Design

Is New Urbanism effective in countering sprawl? [Link corrected.]

February 2, 2005 - New Urban News

APA's Focus On E-Government

From a new report to an innovative technology survey, the American Planning Association is taking a leadership role in E-Government.

February 2, 2005 - American Planning Association

MIT's 'Fab Lab'

A new project at MIT envisions 'fabrication centers' in our homes.

February 2, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Cities Search For Ways To Stay Green

Cities recognize the importance of urban trees.

February 2, 2005 - New Urban News

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.

Professor of Urban Planning

Harvard University Graduate School of Design

Transportation Planner I

KFH Group Inc.

Director, Strategy and Research

Greater Baltimore Committee

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.