United States
The Coming Base-Closure Wars
Cities and states gear up to defend local military bases amid the Defense Department's plans to eliminate nearly a quarter of the military's infrastructure.
Gentrification In West Berkeley
Gentrification changes a once-vibrant black neighborhood in Berkeley.
What Is The Value Of Architecture Schools and Their Research?
Cambridge University's school of architecture may be closed because it's research is deemed inadequate.
Understanding Homelessness
Students learn about the causes of homelessness.
Valuing The Suburbs
Some home improvements that increase density in the suburbs can actually lower the value of a home.
Wal-Mart's Great Leap Forward
Wal-Mart, having saturated the United States with over 3,600 stores, has set its sights on China -- and, according to Ralph Nader, "using this Communist regime as its labor enforcement arm to drive down wages and benefits in the U.S."
The New Annual American Community Survey
The Census Bureau receives funding to replace the 'long form' census with an annual 'American Community Survey'.
Wireless: A City's Best Friend?
Are wireless networks set to become the new revitalization and urban renewal strategy for the city of the 21st century?
Helping To Revive Dead and Dying Malls
The Congress for New Urbanism shows how mixed-use redevelopment of dead and dying shopping malls can create valuable urban assets.
Inner-Ring Suburb Evolution
The new journal, Opolis, features an article on the evolution of suburbs in Philadelphia's inner-ring.
Lutyens New Delhi Bungalows Still Threatened
New Delhi's rich heritage of Lutyens bungalows is safe for now... or is it?
Has the U.S. Become a Banana Republic?
The huge deficits and social security privatization promoted by the Bush Administration makes an economic crisis almost inevitable, Princeton economist warns.
Working Together To Create Better Roads For Everyone
Context-sensitive design of urban thoroughfares is gaining support among mainstream transportation specialists.
US Economy Heading for 'Perfect Storm'
Economists warn that America has no better than a 10 percent chance of avoiding economic "armageddon."
Blue States to go Green?
In the wake of the election, many environmentalists are calling for a turn to state and local politics to achieve environmental goals.
Tolkien's House Designated A Landmark
Despite not having any special architectural features, the home of the famous author is given protected status.
Troubled Future For London's Tall Buildings?
The latest tall building completed in London is still only half full - how will other proposals coming forward fare?
Biofuels Will Not Solve Our Environmental Problems.
The widespread adoption of biofuels might reduce vehicle emissions, but it would also be a humanitarian and environmental disaster.
New 'Micros' Cast Deciding Vote In 2004 Election
Between the exurban and rural like the "Micropolitan" areas.
230mph Electric Car
Hiroshi Shimizu demonstrates his electric car 'Eliica'. It accelerates faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo, and can cruise 200 miles on a one hour charge.
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.
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
