United States
National Optimism About State Of Cities
MacArthur Foundation President Jonathan Fanton argues that Americans have much to be happy about the current state of U.S. cities.
2004 Election: 'What Do We Do Now?'
Leading environmentalists,thinkers, and others react to the results of the 2004 U.S. election.
Wildfires Linked To Global Warming
An article in the journal Nature suggests that climate warming is party at fault for massive wildfires in the Western U.S.
Student Boom Challenges UK Cities
Some of Britain's largest cities are being transformed by a increase in the student population.
Where Urban Planning And Military Planning Intersect
An Israeli-born architect shows how the built form can be used for purposes of oppression, and how the contemporary emphasis on urban warfare has given military planners a better understanding of cities than design professionals.
When Ecotourism Kills
Well-meaning tourists are putting increasing pressure on animals worldwide, new studies show.
Pitting Architects Against Planners
Should town planners limit their role to physical planning?
Results Of 2004 Election Transit Ballot Measures
A summary of results of over 60 transit-related ballot measures in several states.
Creating Economic Superclusters
Powerful urban universities are reshaping metropolitan culture and character.
Sustainability's Cutting Edge
Design and architecture schools can be at the forefront of practicing environmental sustainability and social equity, says Metropolis's Susan S. Szenasy.
Mass Transit And Govt. Subsidies
In the metropolitan New York area mass transit needs public subsidies to survive.
EPA Undermined Enforcement
Bush appointee charges that EPA tried to thwart lawsuits against polluting power plants.
List of Endangered Species Growing
The World Conservation Union urges governments and businesses worldwide to take action.
Postmodern Deconstructionism
Building recycling is on the rise.
Rising Gas Prices Don't Curtail Gas-Hog Sales
This Washington Times commentary argues that consumers continue to purchase fuel inefficient vehicles despite rising gas prices.
Starbucks Goes Eco
Starbucks chief pushes for fair-trade and eco-friendly coffee.
Bush, Kerry Differ Starkly On The Environment
The differences between George Bush and John Kerry on environmental issues.
Nine Indicators Show Environment Worsening
According to pollution-oriented indicators compiled from government and university statistics by Knight Ridder, the nation's environment is deteriorating.
'Clones' Are Overrunning the UK
The spread of commercial chains and mega-stores is changing the character of British towns.
U.S. Election: Top Three Environmental Issues
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election will impact three critical environmental issues.
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
