United States

The 'Smart Growth' Debate Continues

The debate about managing metropolitan growth shows no sign of subsiding. After years of listening to anti-sprawl rhetoric, critics of "smart growth" have passed on the offensive.

April 26, 2003 - Innovation Briefs

How You Can Fight Global Warming

You can fight global warming and save money at the same time using these 51 easy ways.

April 26, 2003 - National Geographic

Senior Death Discount

Has the Bush administration weakened clean air rules as they apply to the elderly to create a 'senior death discount'?

April 25, 2003 - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Calgary At A Crossroads

Young architects are making Calgary the hotspot for residential design.

April 25, 2003 - The Globe and Mail

Tokyo's Newest Mega Redevelopment Project

A modern day version of Rockefeller Center debuts in Tokyo, Japan.

April 25, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Rural Areas Become Test Cases For Smart Growth

As subdivisions begin sprouting in formerly rural areas, counties trying to preserve the quiet life are being dragged into the debate over sprawl.

April 24, 2003 - USA Today

Ten Worst Cities And States For Pedestrians

A major research study by the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ranks the states and cities with the highest pedestrian fatality rates.

April 24, 2003 - U.S. Department Of Transportation

HOV Slug Lines

'Slug lines' are checkpoints where drivers pick up enough passengers to legally make use of carpool lanes. There's even slug etiquette.

April 24, 2003 - Tech Central Station

Earth Day Green Quiz

How well-informed are you about environmental issues? Test your knowledge with this green quiz from the Economist.

April 23, 2003 - The Economist

Environmental Crisis In Iraq

Protecting the environment in Iraq more than a luxury; it is vital for the country infrastructure.

April 23, 2003 - National Public Radio

Suburban Design Is Bad For Your Health

The design of neighborhoods is to blame for resulting epidemic of obesity in America.

April 23, 2003 - USA Today

The Rowhouse Vs.The Detached Home

Under-appreciated and maligned, the attached rowhouse offers great advantages over the detached single-family house.

April 23, 2003 - The Washington Post

The Phenomenon Of Residential Density

Julie Campoli and Alex MacLean have developed a catalog of more than 300 aerial photographs that illustrate a wide range of density neighborhoods around the country.

April 23, 2003 - Land Lines, Lincoln Institute Of Land Policy

Environmental Concerns On The Decline

Over the last year, American became less likely to favor aggressive action to correct environmental problems.

April 22, 2003 - The Gallup Organization

Pedestrian Deaths Are Dropping

Nearly one in five pedestrians killed in traffic accidents is the victim of a hit-and-run crash.

April 22, 2003 - FOX News

The End Of The Suburban Dream?

It is time to realize that the 1950s dream of suburbia is over. The integration of shopping and homes with public transit is critical for reviving our cities.

April 22, 2003 - The Ottawa Citizen

The Woman Behind The Exhaust-free Car

A GM engineer is eyeing a hydrogen-fueled car that would replace the internal-combustion engine. By Todd Wilkinson

April 21, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Dr. Gridlock: SUVs, HOV Lanes, And Hybrid Cars

Should hybrid cars be allowed to travel solo in HOV lanes?

April 21, 2003 - The Washington Post

London's Controversial Road Pricing Program

Why London politicians came to implement a controversial road pricing program.

April 21, 2003 - The New York Times

'Top Gunn' Puts Amtrak Back On Track

Amtrak's "non-nonsense" CEO is reviving the troubled railroad and winning over longtime foes.

April 21, 2003 - The Washington Post

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.