United States
Bush's Assault On The Environment
The Bush administration has dismantled many of the environmental protections put in place by previous Republican presidents including Nixon, Reagan, and the current President Bush's father George H.W. Bush.
Bush And Kerry's Misleading Promises Of Energy Independence
An analysis of how George Bush and John Kerry are misleading U.S. voters with promises of energy independence.
U.S. Election: Environmental Issues In a Nutshell
A concise overview of the environmental platforms of U.S. presidential candidates John Kerry and George Bush.
Are The Boomburbs Still Booming?
The Fannie Mae Foundation updates growth trends in "boomburbs" in a new Census Note.
European Urbanists Set Up Shop In Britain
The Council for European Urbanism looks set to establish a new UK-based branch focussing on popularising the urban agenda
The Military's Pass On Pollution
There are almost 30 million Americans living within 10 miles of military sites slated for Superfund cleanup -- and the Bush Administration is passing the cost to clean up these contaminated bases to the affected communities.
The Invisible Architect
Why does media coverage on American architecture rarely give due credit to the architect?
Sprawl And The Mall
Is Canada's first new, major enclosed shopping facility in 14 years 'Shoppertainment' or bad development?
Stockhom Cyclists Give The City Low Marks
Stockholm city is rated poor among cyclists. Because of this, the city's bike plan will be redone next year and transportation planners will try to find ways of making it easier to bike in the inner city.
Are U.S. Cities On The Right Track For Rail Transit?
A new report from the Victoria Transport Policy Institute evaluates the benefits of rail transit in a study of major U.S. cities.
An Environmental Litmus Test For Presidential Candidates
Stephen Hese analyzes the environmental record of John Kerry and George Bush.
Environmental Policy Hastening Biblical 'End Times'?
Some influential Christian fundamentalist politicians oppose environmental protection laws on the grounds that ecological destruction will bring about the Apocalypse.
Kyoto Treaty Is Not Enough
UN climate chief says more needs to be done to counter global warming.
Report Criticizes Canada's Environmental Efforts
A report by Canada's commissioner of the environment criticizes environmental progress.
Fifteen Questions For Bush And Kerry
The Oregonian gets George Bush and John Kerry to respond to questions about their stand on environmental issues.
Are Megastores More Important Than Housing?
The CSM argues that the high court can't let cities and states take someone's land simply to avoid raising taxes.
Conservatives And Conservation
Presidential candidates quietly vie for the crucial support of traditionally conservative voters who are also serious about conservation.
Child-friendly Urban Planning
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation considers the impacts of sprawl on children.
Is Smart Growth A National Issue?
Bush and Kerry would do well to make metropolitan policy a priority on the national agenda.
US falls behind on solar power
For the past five years, growth in solar and wind power has increased by 30% per year. Yet the Bush Administration's energy policy has failed to respond to this opportunity.
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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