United States
The Corruption of Environmental Science
Andrew Revkin of The New York Times has written what may be the definitive account of the battle over science politicization in and around the Bush administration.
Who Pays For Eroding Coastlines?
Should taxpayers pay to safeguard coastal residents from the ocean or should beach towns shovel the sand themselves?
Transit Tips From Across The U.S.
Locals share their tips on how to travel via public transit.
Pulling Apart: Economic Segregation In Major Metro Areas
A new analysis of census data finds that economic segregation among municipalities is rising, but trends vary significantly across time and in different regions of the country.
Trees, Tolls, and Traffic Calming
The French have a few secrets for building roads that make driving pleasurable, as well as efficient.
Ten Best And Worst Cities For Good Sleep
Study finds unemployment rates and commute times are among factors that affect sleep quality.
Growing Demand For Fuel-Efficient Cars
Rising gasoline prices increase demand for heighten smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles.
You Can't Dumb Down Smart Growth
The reality of smart growth can’t be reduced to "stop building roads" or "demolish shopping centers."
Oil at $60 a Barrel this Winter?
With oil hitting $55.00 per barrel, analysts are expecting prices to top $60.00 by the end of the year -- in the middle of northern winter.
Poverty Grows In Suburbs
Suburban growth is squeezing out middle-class families.
Praise For Greater Cleveland's First Suburbs Consortium
Following the lead of first-ring communities that ring Cleveland, older suburbs across Ohio and throughout the country are forming alliances to fight for survival.
Wealth Gap Between Whites, Blacks And Hispanics Widens
Hispanics and blacks lost nearly 27 percent of net worth between 1999 and 2001
Creative Carpooling Cuts Commute Time
Instant carpooling called "slugging" shortens commute times.
Historic Towns Uncovered By Drought
A six year drought uncovers a town from 1865 that has been underwater since it was flooded. Similar finds are occurring across the U.S.
Global Warming's Hokey Hockey Stick
Richard Muller argues that poor math undermines evidence linking global warming to human activity.
Communities Of Trust
Neal Peirce on the communication gaps that undermine the security of America's cities.
A Perfect Use For The Segway?
The New York Times reports that Segway is increasingly popular with people who are mobility-impaired.
Smog Hits A Record Low In 2004
2004 has seen the lowest ozone levels in over 30 years, according to Joel Schwartz.
'Economic WMDs' Destroying America's Landscapes
Author Wendell Berry mourns the stripping of rural America for its resources, and the gutting of its cities through perverse incentives, thoughtless subsidies, regulatory malfeasance and other "economic weapons of mass destruction."
Movie: The End Of Suburbia
A new film explores the impact a decline in oil supplies will have on the 'American Dream' and the suburban lifestyle.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Yukon Government
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
