United States
Affordable Housing: US Has Much To Learn From Europe
Financing and building affordable housing in Europe is simpler, faster, and more efficent than in the U.S.
Historic Preservation Of The Status Quo?
The Wall Street Journal's architecture critic wonders if sometimes historic preservation just means that we prefer the 'stagnant status quo.'
Meadowland
Back to (controlled) nature on Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Energy Decision Creates Uncertain Atmosphere
The Bush administration's Clear Skies initiative is a "flexible, market-based approach to reducing major pollutants" and should be implemented.
Difficult Choices Ahead For America's Urban Transport Sector
Managing shifting socio-demographic, land-use and urbanization patterns will pose significant challenges in formulating sustainable transportation policies.
The Future Of Self-Guided Vehicles Systems
FROG ("Free Ranging On Grid") Navigation Systems has developed sophisticated vehicle guidance and obstruction detection.
New Arrow In Smart Growth Quiver
Smart growth advocates now have new ammunition to fight urban sprawl. Will it work?
Architect Wins Ground Zero Memorial Design Competition
Architect Michael Arad's design was selected from more than 5,000 entries in an international design competition.
The Ultimate Earthquake Proof Home
New mud-brick construction methods could provide an affordable building alternative for the devastated town of Bam in Iran.
You Don't Know What You've Got Until It's Gone
Preservation Magazine interviews Paul Goldberger on the relationship between historic preservation and the broader culture.
UK Government Backtracks On Rail Privatization
Railroads in the United Kingdom continue to be 'renationalized' after former attempts at privatization.
Wal-Martization Of The U.S. Economy
Do planners have any responsibility for maintaining a fair distribution of income in the U.S.?
Granny Flats: A Short-term Affordable Housing Fix?
U.S. cities and states are rewriting zoning codes for second housing units -- often called 'granny flats'.
Are Americans Ready For Small Cars?
From the Mini Cooper to even smaller BMWs, automakers are finding a market in small cars. The WSJ reviews the top contenders.
Is Your City A Wi-Fi Leader?
Wireless networking is expanding fast, but who will pay for public hotspots?
The Myth Of Gentrification
Urban revival is about recreating our nostalgia for the 1950's, but gentrified neighborhoods resemble a suburban subdivision more than an old city block, writes Michael Johns in The New York Times.
Amtrak's CEO David Gunn Is Smiling
For the first time in many years, Amtrak is focused on the business of running a railroad.
Multiculturalism As A Tool For Economic Revitalization
Planners must address the challenges of a multicultural society but also recognize multiculturalism is a revitalization tool.
Your Own Personal Brownfield?
Scientists have begun measuring pollutants in our bodies and the results sound like a chemical clean-up site.
Cut Loose The Mortgage Giants
Firms like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac should be stripped of their government-sponsored advantages.
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
Municipality of Princeton
Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission
City of Mt Shasta
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
US High Speed Rail Association
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
