United States

America's Demographic Destiny: 550 Million People by 2050?

If "demography is destiny" then the United States in the 21st Century will become larger, richer and more powerful than ever.

October 22, 2004 - The Walrus

Cairo's Green Urban Vision

An unusual project weaves architecture, urban planning, preservation and social and political issues.

October 21, 2004 - The New York Times

Why The Twin Towers Fell

The most sophisticated building analysis in U.S. history suggests that design flaws were not a central factor in the collapse of the World Trade Center towers.

October 21, 2004 - The New York Times

Oil Independence: The New Apollo Project

New plans would use new technology to make the United States energy independent.

October 21, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Rise Of The Ethnoburbs

Suburbs are becoming more diverse. These "ethnoburbs" are changing the social, cultural and political fabric of our cities in a profound way.

October 21, 2004 - Maisonneuve

A 'Killer Commute': Traffic Linked To Heart Attacks

A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine's finds that one in 12 heart attacks is tied to traffic.

October 21, 2004 - Reuters

Environmental Illusions

The environmental platforms of both George Bush and John Kerry are not quite what they seem.

October 21, 2004 - The Economist

How Much Will LEED Certification Cost?

A new study provides a detailed review of the costs for achieved LEED ratings.

October 20, 2004 - Whole Building Design Guide

Plastic Vs. Wood Railroad Ties

Recycled plastic railroad ties are making inroads as replacements in trains and subways.

October 20, 2004 - Wall St. Journal

The Corruption of Environmental Science

Andrew Revkin of The New York Times has written what may be the definitive account of the battle over science politicization in and around the Bush administration.

October 20, 2004 - The New York Times

Who Pays For Eroding Coastlines?

Should taxpayers pay to safeguard coastal residents from the ocean or should beach towns shovel the sand themselves?

October 20, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

Transit Tips From Across The U.S.

Locals share their tips on how to travel via public transit.

October 20, 2004 - USA Today

Pulling Apart: Economic Segregation In Major Metro Areas

A new analysis of census data finds that economic segregation among municipalities is rising, but trends vary significantly across time and in different regions of the country.

October 19, 2004 - The Brookings Institution

Trees, Tolls, and Traffic Calming

The French have a few secrets for building roads that make driving pleasurable, as well as efficient.

October 19, 2004 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ten Best And Worst Cities For Good Sleep

Study finds unemployment rates and commute times are among factors that affect sleep quality.

October 19, 2004 - WebMD

Growing Demand For Fuel-Efficient Cars

Rising gasoline prices increase demand for heighten smaller, fuel-efficient vehicles.

October 19, 2004 - The Christian Science Monitor

You Can't Dumb Down Smart Growth

The reality of smart growth can’t be reduced to "stop building roads" or "demolish shopping centers."

October 19, 2004 - The Washington Post

Oil at $60 a Barrel this Winter?

With oil hitting $55.00 per barrel, analysts are expecting prices to top $60.00 by the end of the year -- in the middle of northern winter.

October 19, 2004 - The Scotsman

Poverty Grows In Suburbs

Suburban growth is squeezing out middle-class families.

October 18, 2004 - USA Today

Praise For Greater Cleveland's First Suburbs Consortium

Following the lead of first-ring communities that ring Cleveland, older suburbs across Ohio and throughout the country are forming alliances to fight for survival.

October 18, 2004 - The Cleveland Plain Dealer

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.