United States

Transit-Oriented Development In The U.S.

A new TRB report examines the state of the practice and the benefits of transit-oriented development (TOD) and joint development throughout the United States.

September 6, 2004 - Transportation Research Board

A Blend of Historic and Contemporary Design in Dresden

Infamously bombed by the Allies in World War II, then occupied by Communists, Dresden seeks to reclaim its architectural legacy.

September 5, 2004 - The Washington Post

ITS: 'We Could Be Doing Much Better'

Why has so much investment in ITS technology produced so little progress in terms of improved system performance?

September 5, 2004 - Innovation Briefs

Iran's Urban Planning Rapper

Shahkar Binesh-Pajouh has a doctorate in urban planning and raps about the problems of poverty.

September 4, 2004 - Alliance For Redesigning Government

Bush's Environmental Record

Robert Kennedy Jr. accusses George W. Bush of being the "worst environmental president in nation's history."

September 4, 2004 - National Public Radio

A Successful Anti-Wal-Mart Activist

Towns hire Albert Norman to help keep out Wal-Mart.

September 4, 2004 - Forbes

Taxi Tips For Republicans In New York

All you've ever wanted to know about New York City cabs.

September 3, 2004 - The New York Times

Friday Funny: Splatometers

Splatometers reveal a possible insect decline in the U.K.

September 3, 2004 - BBC News

Amsterdam Canal Plan Sparks Controversy

Amsterdam debates whether to reopen canals that were paved more than 100 years ago.

September 3, 2004 - Yahoo! Newswire

Urban Markup Language

If you know the lingo, you can visualize the dense architecture that sprawls beneath our streets.

September 3, 2004 - Wired

The Complexity Of Rural Roads

The changing nature of rural traffic demands new ways to improve safety.

September 3, 2004 - University Of California Transportation Center

Micro-geography Of The Inner City

An innovative project funded by the National Science Foundation attempts to discover the micro-geography of the inner city.

September 3, 2004 - State University of New York at Buffalo

Three Years Of Planning At Ground Zero

Prominent architects offer their opinions on the World Trade Center design process.

September 3, 2004 - Architectural Record

HUD Restores $156 Million To Section 8

Government restored funds in response to public housing authorities' appeals.

September 3, 2004 - The Miami Herald

U.S. Wilderness Act Turns 40

Uniquely American idea has since been copied by other countries.

September 3, 2004 - MSNBC

Bush Quietly Issues Environmental Executive Order

Environmentalists say the executive order which bypasses congressional action, could endanger protection for natural resources and national environmental policy would be shaped by economic pressures.

September 2, 2004 - MSNBC

Smart Cars Come To The U.S.

Cute, tiny European smart cars are coming to the U.S., but getting bigger.

September 2, 2004 - MSNBC

Bush's War On The Environment

In his new book "What We've Lost" Graydon Carter reviews George W. Bush's "atrocious" record on the environment. An excerpt from the book.

September 2, 2004 - The Guardian Unlimited

What's Missing At The Republican Convention?

None of the speeches at the Republican convention have mentioned the environment. Sunny Lewis analyzes Republican Party platform's stance on environmental issues.

September 2, 2004 - AlterNet

The Candidates on Roads To Growth

The presidential candidates offer their positions on real estate markets.

September 2, 2004 - Realtor Magazine Online

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.