United States
Earth Day: 34 Years Later, What Went Wrong?
Mike Dombeck reviews the progress made in 34 years since the first Earth Day.
Traffic: Third Leading Cause Of Death?
A new report calls for strong global measures to counter traffic deaths, which will soon be the the third-leading cause of death.
Mobility Needs Of Older Americans Need To Be Addressed
Existing transportation system is unable to meet the needs of the nation's aging population.
NASA Satellite Data Used To Predict Growth
NASA has published remarkable satellite images of projected growth in for the Baltimore/Washington Metropolitan Area.
Solar-Hydrogen Eco-house
The first fully self-sustainable house in the world runs entirely on hydrogen.
New Study Refutes Rail Transit Criticism
A report by the Victoria Transport Policy Institute finds that cities with rail transit Systems have significantly less traffic congestion.
First Suburban Research Center Launched
Kingston University in Surrey, England sets up the world's first research institute to study suburban life.
Weapons Vs. Wildlife: An Uneasy Truce
The Rocky Mountain Arsenal, 27-square-mile chemical weapons complex scarred with pollution becomes the nation's newest wildlife refugde.
Wal-Mart -- King Of The World?
The Economist offers a European perspective on the Wal-Mart phenomenon.
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.
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
