United States
Profiles of the Next Generation of Planners, Part 5
Three masters-level planning students share why they decided to choose planning, and what they see as the future of planning.
The Murky Future Of Megaprojects In The US
The Bay Bridge in San Francisco is fast becoming a poster child for megaprojects run amok.
A Heartland Of Affordable Homes
With prices far below those in red hot markets on the East and West coasts, the nation's heartland offers home buyers plenty of choices.
New Zealand Argues Over Portland-Style Smart Growth Plan
While Steven Ames was invited to create a plan for Auckland, numerous critics have attacked the Oregon-based planner, claiming "smart growth has failed."
Schools Impact Economic Development
Study concludes that high quality public schools can help economic development.
Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Put In Catch-22 By Bush's HUD Plan
The two corporations are being forced by the new guidelines to divert more money from middle-income financing to the poor. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac call the new rules "unrealistic."
Munich Vetoes Sidewalk Holocaust Memorials
Citing Jewish community opposition, the city decided not to allow thousands of bronze plaques to be placed in front of victim's homes. Others believe the memorials better reflect the Nazi horror than an abstract sculpture.
Taipei Rolls Out Futuristic Subway System
The new stations will feature wireless internet, advanced ATMs, and even free clinics.
Cities Will Get Hotter
The "urban heat island" effect will intensify for cities as global warming increases
Montreal Votes On Municipal Disunion
Despite having been absorbed into the metropolis just two years ago, Montreal's suburbs are foiling a highly political attempt at regional planning.
The 51 Species of Sprawl
A sprawl dictionary describes the many types of sprawl.
Global Warming: It's The Real Thing
Climate experts say global warming is really, really real -- really.
Business Jumping On Smart Growth Bandwagon
A new report highlights corporations that incorporate smart growth into their business strategies.
The Wal-Mart Effect
AlterNet offers a primer on the potentially negative impacts of Wal-Mart, using Chicago as a case study.
Community Life Could Benefit From Retiring Baby Boomers
Retiring baby boomers could be a social asset.
New York Times Reviews Jane Jacobs New Book
The New York Times Book Review calls Jacob's new book "extremely sloppy" and "haphazard."
The State Of The Nation's Housing, 2004
The housing industry is well positioned for another strong decade according to the latest report from the Harvard Joint Center For Housing Studies.
How Real Estate Escaped The Scandal Wave
The public's trust in Corporate America has plunged, but the real estate industry seems to have escaped unscathed.
Environmental Radicals Take Battle To Suburbia
Following an outbreak of attacks and an FBI alert, the former Earth Liberation Front leader said, "Today, you build a luxury home, you can . . . expect it to be burned down."
New Urbanism: The Prescription For Obesity?
Healthy living is the unintended consequence of smart development.
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.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
