United States
Doing Homework For Your Kids
It may take a village to raise a child, but finding the right village is a challenge.
First Regional Telecommunications Plan?
Regional planners in southeastern Wisconsin are undertaking what may be the first regional technology planning effort in the nation.
Why Don't De-populating Towns Disappear?
A computer scientist takes a mathematical look at how and where Americans move.
Top 25 U.S. Cities For Doing Business
Joel Kotkin ranks the top 25 cities for doing business in America for Inc. Magazine, and they're not the ones you might expect.
LA Airport Expansion Faces Political Opposition
The mayor of neighboring El Segundo has concerns about the growth impacts of the LAX modernization plan on area residents.
The Koolhaas Effect
The Financial Times offers an intriguing look at what drives architect Rem Koolhaas.
The NAHB Builders Show: Reflections From Las Vegas
A report from the largest meeting of the suburban builder's industry, where new urbanism is just beginning to attract curiosity.
Is It Easier Being Green?
Green roof technology is taking root in commercial and civic projects across the country.
Should Local Government Regulate Wal-Mart?
Local governments have every right to regulate local Wal-Mart stores, writes columnist John Hooker.
Cities With Highest Public Transit Use
New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco and Boston are the cities with the highest public transit use among commuters.
The Military's 'Future First' Planning
The Air Force revamps its strategy for reusing contaminated sites.
High Rise Living: A New Trend In Britain?
Work starts this week on the UK's tallest residential building -- a 47 story, high-rise glass tower in Manchester. Similar projects are planned in cities across Britain.
Crowded Or Comfortable?
A high density mix of apartments, townhouses, and detached homes has advantages for residents trying to shorten commutes, but does it feel cozy or just cramped?
World-wide Quality Of Life Survey
For overall quality of life, Zurich and Geneva are the top-ranked cities. Baghdad scores lowest.
European High Speed Rail Gets A Boost
High speed rail receives an important vote of confidence from Spain and France.
The Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Although the Senate has passed its version of the multi-year surface transportation reauthorization, agreement in the House is harder to reach.
New School Construction as a Catalyst for Sprawl
Increasingly, school districts are building brand new schools on the outskirts of cities rather than renovating the structures they have.
The Curse Of The Creative Class?
Cities rushing to embrace Richard Florida's 'creative class' strategies are likely to be disappointed, writes Steven Malanga.
Unlikely Environmentalists
Conservative Republican hunters and anglers are unhappy with the Bush administration's envirornmental policies.
British Motorists Underestimate The Cost Of Driving By 50%
Vehicle owners in the U.K. underestimate the cost of driving by 50% but 80% are not willing to give up their cars.
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.
KFH Group Inc.
Greater Baltimore Committee
Eagle County Government
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
