United States
Do Big Projects Really Create Jobs?
Do big projects really bring jobs to the neighborhoods they claim to help?
Chicago Roars Back To Life
After a decade of boredom, Chicago comes roaring back, writes the Chicago Tribune's architecture critic.
Pedestrian-Only Malls Not Always the Answer
Without high pedestrian and retail activity, regional malls could actually benefit from re-opening to vehicular traffic.
Who Cares About The Environment?
Results of Gallup's annual Environment/Earth Day poll shows Americans' attitudes and concerns about the environment.
What Is The Public's Right To Know?
Does the public need to know the details of a $95 million deal to preserve the 82,000-acre Hearst Ranch on California's Central Coast?
Does Spending On Social Program Hinder Economic Growth?
Expert argues that spending on social programs does not deter economic growth.
The Cost Of Poverty
Poverty is expensive. Neal Peirce looks at "predatory fiscal devices" that trap millions of low-income Americans.
Will New Wireless Technology Encourage Sprawl?
Will the availability of wired broadband service in remote areas encourage urban sprawl?
The Wal-Mart Backlash
A conference in Santa Barbara, CA, focuses on "Wal-Mart's sins". Even the organizers are surprised by the turnout.
Southern California Quake Date Predicted
UCLA scientists predict that a quake of magnitude 6.4 or larger will strike Southern California by September 5th.
A Response To Criticism Of New Urbanism
O.K. Carter responsds to an op-ed criticizing urban planner John Fregonese and New Urbanism.
Duany Reviews Koolhaas' New Project
Andres Duany visits Rem Koolhaas's new IIT student center.
Air Pollution Does Not Only Come From Cars
The rapid growth in air travel could wipe out any improvement in greenhouse gas emissions.
Who Is Craig Manson?
Grist Magazine interviews Craig Manson, President Bush's point person on species and parks.
The Age Of The Great Dispersal
Despite "Smart Growth" entreaties, outward migration continues.
What To Do With Ugly Apartment Buildings?
Facing a tightening supply of elegant older buildings, real-estate developers are turning to 1970's-era ugly buildings and transforming them into the hottest new-home addresses around.
Thinking Of Buying A New Car? Think Again!
The British Guardian newspaper offers some tips on evaluating the true cost of owning a car.
Rise Of The Megacities
These megacities are "part science fiction and part theme park."
Environmental Buildings Skipping LEED Certification
Building owners with environmentally friendly features are forgoing the "green" certification process from the U.S. Green Building Council.
Sustainable Development: UK Trying Hard, But Must Do More
The UK's Sustainable Development Commission's releases it's review of the Government's progress over the past five years towards the creation of a sustainable society.
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
