United States
How FEMA Encourages High-Risk Coastal Sprawl
How the Federal Emergency Management Agency encourages coastal sprawl.
Fewer Corner Gas Stations?
Local gas stations are being threatened as big-box outlets offer gas for lower prices.
The Fused Grid
A new street grid that combines the cul-de-sac pattern of the modern suburb and the grid pattern from the early 1900s could change the way developments are built.
Preserving California's Historic Missions
Preservationists seek federal funds to preserve California's 21 historic Spanish missions.
Cookie Cutter Mansions In Paradise
Mega-buildings destroy natural Muskoka landscapes
Friday Funny: Wal-Mart's Opinion
An "opinion" piece by Wal-Mart Store #3297.
Why Try To Bring Back Manufacturing Jobs?
Should we really be trying to bring back manufacturing jobs? The disappearance of manufacturing jobs are actually a sign that quality of life is improving.
Twenty Percent Of U.S. Trees Lost To Sprawl
U.S. cities have lost more than 20 percent of their trees in the past 10 years, due primarily to urban sprawl, says the environmental group, American Forests.
The Excitement Of Urban Living
Lofts are attracting new residents to urban centers.
Private Property Rights And Local Control
Private property rights and local control have been linchpins of American community life for centuries. Can we have both?
A Safer Greener SUV
Engineers have designed a safer, fuel-efficient sport utility vehicle using technologies that are available today.
More On Sprawl and Obesity
David Suzuki explains why North America's car-centric society is responsible for the near-epidemic levels of obesity.
Selling The Public Square
Public entities must use discretion in accepting private money.
How Radio Can Organize A Community
Low-power FM licenses have signals that travel only 10-20 miles. But they are a powerful economic development and community organizing tool.
States Fail To Connect Economic Development With Transit
A 50-state survey of economic development subsidy programs -- such as loans, grants, and tax incentives -- reveals that not one single state effectively coordinates its economic development spending with public transportation planning.
Victoria's New Planning System Fails
A study finds that a new experimental planning system in Victoria, Australia is a dismal failure.
From The Terrace
A lightning turnaround in the Berkshires restores the 100-year-old landscape at Edith Wharton’s The Mount.
Survival Of The Fittest: Malls Evolve
A "lifestyle center" may be coming to a location near you.
Amtrak At The Crossroads
Will financial woes and President Bush's proposal to break up the national rail system leave Amtrak and its passengers stranded?
Principles Essential To The Renewal Of Architecture
Andrés Duany offers 41 principles for architects to live by.
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)
