United States

Whose Owns These Rights Of Way?

Environmentalists worry that some states -- like Utah -- will claim thousands of 'roads' through sensitive Federal lands.

July 10, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

Science Still Uncertain About Global Warming

Former Secretary of Energy James Schlesinger argues that the science about climate change is not yet "settled."

July 9, 2003 - The Washington Post

'Alarming' Number Of Nation's Highway Bridges Are Deficient

Continued efforts must be made to renovate and replace the "alarming" number of US highway bridges that are deficient.

July 9, 2003 - The Boston Globe

When Boomers Retire...

Baby Boomers' retirement expectations are redefining an industry.

July 9, 2003 - ArchNewsNow.com

Pasadena's Queen Of Historic Preservation

Claire Bogaard has successfully led the preservation movement in Pasadena, CA, for three decades.

July 9, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

A World Model For Urban Living

Vancouver, the city awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics, is a world model for urban design and quality of life. it is envied for its ability to develop attractive high-density downtown residential neighborhoods.

July 7, 2003 - The Ottawa Citizen

A Portrait Of America's First Tier Suburbs

Suburbs continue to dominate the United States' economic, social, and political landscape, writes Bruce Katz.

July 7, 2003 - The Brookings Institution

Unprecedented Global Warming Alert Issued

A respected UN organization issued an unprecedented warning.

July 7, 2003 - The Independent

Passenger Rail And September 11th

Is the threat of terrorism a good reason for pouring resources into our nation's passenger rail system?

July 7, 2003 - Planetizen

'Censored' EPA Report: What Really Happened

Iain Murray says the White House was justified in editing parts of an EPA report because the global warming studies were "discredited" and "junk science."

July 7, 2003 - The Washington Times

A New Trend: Car Clubs

Forget leisurely golfing on the back nine: New "car country clubs" are about testosterone, octane, and speed.

July 7, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Business Of CDCs

While CDCs are focused on trying to revitalize neighborhoods, what makes them tick behind the scenes?

July 6, 2003 - Shelterforce Online

Dreams Of Houses

INTBAU's features it's latest essay, "Dreams of Houses" by Scottish historian Roger Emmerson.

July 6, 2003 - INTBAU

New Brownfields Rules

The U.S. EPA and 25 interest groups have been meeting to devise new brownfields rules to encourage redevelopment of tainted sites.

July 5, 2003 - Wall St. Journal

Can The Arts Energize A City?

Many cities are building architecturally compelling museums and performing arts centers to attract national attention.

July 5, 2003 - Smart City

Urban Surveillance System Could Track Vehicles In A City

The Pentagon is developing an urban surveillance system that is capable of tracking every vehicle in a city.

July 4, 2003 - Wired

National Parks In A State Of Crisis

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today challenged the Bush administration to cease its damaging national park policies and show leadership to protect America's treasures.

July 4, 2003 - National Parks Conservation Association

City Journal's Attack On ACORN

A recent attack from the Right prompts an appreciation of the venerable grassroots organization, ACORN.

July 3, 2003 - Shelterforce Online

Democrats Make Environmental Debate 'User-friendly'

Democratic presidential candidates are expanding the environmental debate to include social justice, national security and morality.

July 3, 2003 - The New York Times

Urban BioWarfare Facilities Make Neighbors Nervous

Most experts agree that the level 4 facilities would probably be pretty safe, since they are made of numerous isolation chambers that researchers would enter in moon-style protective gear. Whether they are suitable for urban areas is a matt

July 2, 2003 - The Independent

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.