United States

Boomburbs At Buildout?

Many 'Boomburbs,' or large fast-growing suburbs, are nearing their buildout, argues Robert E. Lang.

January 7, 2005 - Metropolitan Institute At Virginia Tech

EPA Enforcer Unruffled By Political Crossfire

EPA Inspector General's reports stir up political storms.

January 7, 2005 - The Washington Post

Washington D.C. Area Economic Forecast

Even as it slows down from rapid growth in 2004, the economy of the Washington D.C. area will expand faster than the rest of the nation.

January 7, 2005 - The Washington Post

The Future Of Homes And Housing

One expert sees more Americans living in midsize cities near large urban centers.

January 7, 2005 - The Christian Science Monitor

What's Wrong With Alloy And Fabric Trees?

A 150-acre eco-friendly theme park is being developed on the outskirts of Las Vegas.

January 6, 2005 - Wired

Time For Action On Toronto's Waterfront

Revitalization corporation still lacking powers needed to implement the vision.

January 6, 2005 - The Toronto Star

Do You Live In A Broadband City?

How do cities bring broadband to residents and businesses? Should planners care?

January 6, 2005 - Governing

Yahoo Introduces Real-Time Traffic Reports

Yahoo Maps feature real-time traffic information for 70 major U.S. cities.

January 6, 2005 - The Courier-Journal

Three Forces Shaping The Future Of Housing

The 'Graying of America' and 'Browning of America' are two of the three forces that will shape the future of housing across the nation.

January 6, 2005 - Housing Zone

New Zero-Emissions Vehicles

New hybrid models cater to customers' demand for performance and style.

January 6, 2005 - Outside

Five City Design Resolutions For A Better Place

Jeff Speck offers advice for city mayors and citizens who want to build better places.

January 6, 2005 - Commercial Appeal

The Third Golden Age Of Bridges

A review of five new bridges featuring latest technology, materials, and designs.

January 5, 2005 - Wired

Affordable Housing Reader

The American Planning Association publishes a collection of over 100 articles and reports exploring affordable housing.

January 5, 2005 - American Planning Association

Could A Large Tsunami Strike The Oregon Coast?

Government agencies have been preparing coastal communities for the possibility of a devastating tsunami.

January 5, 2005 - Oregon Department Of Geology & Mineral Industries

What

Realtor Magazine names the top 25 opportunities in real estate, including changes in the market, new technology, and evolving buyer expectations.

January 5, 2005 - Realtor Magazine Online

Oregon's Significant Events In Planning And Architecture

Randy Gragg reviews last year's significant events in urban planning and architecture.

January 5, 2005 - The Oregonian

Traders To The Cause

The E.U. launches a mandatory greenhouse emissions market.

January 5, 2005 - The Financial Times

Mapping U.S. West Coast Tsunami Flood Zones

Scientists identify danger zones in coastal cities.

January 5, 2005 - The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Top 10 Considerations For Citywide Wi-Fi

Top 10 issues to consider when building a city-wide Wi-Fi network.

January 5, 2005 - Strategic Technology Collaborative

Trans-Texas Corridor Is No Mere Superhighway

Texas publishes plans a massive $175-billion transportation blueprint for the next 50 years -- built largely with private funds.

January 5, 2005 - The Los Angeles Times

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.