United States
Biodiversity 'Hot Spots'
Ecologists identify nine new biodiversity 'hot spots' that are home to half the world's plant species.
Hybrids, Wind Power Key to Energy Independence
Advances in Hybrid Car and Wind Power Technologies Could Dramatically Reduce America's Oil Consumption.
'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
Managing The Megalopolis
Can the mayor of São Paulo, South America's biggest city, steer it to a better future?
Global Outlook For Real Estate In 2005
Several prominent commercial real estate firms publish their combined outlook for commercial property in 2005.
The Stranglehold Of Conventional Suburban Design
Is New Urbanism effective in countering sprawl? [Link corrected.]
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.
MIT's 'Fab Lab'
A new project at MIT envisions 'fabrication centers' in our homes.
Cities Search For Ways To Stay Green
Cities recognize the importance of urban trees.
Upcoming U.S. Budget May Slash Environment, Housing
The impacts of tax cuts and the sluggish economy may mean reductions in spending on social programs and the environment when the budget is unveiled next week.
A Kid's Geology Primer: Build A Home Seismometer
This 'Kidspace' feature is a good primer on geological mapping, and offers several fun projects to do with your kids.
Sprawl's Impact on Dependable Agricultural Land
Report on the impact of sprawl on a shrinking supply of high quality, dependable agricultural land in Canada.
Move Over Hummer -- The Extreme Truck Is Here
The hip new thing in celeb vehicle bling is the International CXT, or commercial extreme truck.
The Need For Gay-Friendly Senior Housing
Gay elder communities have quietly begun to spring up internationally and around the country.
Canada's 'Business Friendly' Kyoto Strategy
Canada's revamped strategy includes billions in incentives and subsidies to business and consumers.
Clean Coal's Dirty Secret
Greenpeace says "clean coal" isn't what it is purported to be.
APA Publishes Draft Policy Guide On Security
The American Planning Association publishes a draft policy guide to 'actively address the causes and reduce the risks of threats to our security.'
Concerns About Europe's Largest Urban Revitalization Project
Thames Gateway is the largest urban-regeneration project in Europe, set to accommodate up to a million people.
20/20 On The 'Urban Sprawl Myth'
20/20 reporter John Stossel explores the "myth that urban sprawl is ruining America."
Plug-In Play Hybrids
Enterprising hybrid owners tinker to get better mileage.
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
