United States
Rome Hopes River Cleanup Brings Economic Benefits
Rome rekindles the economic potential of the river Tiber.
Pro-Public Transit Advertising Campaign Launched
A new transit partnership is now airing pro-public transit advertising spots on major television stations across the U.S.
Update On L.A.'s Neighborhood Councils
Approximately 1,000 members of Los Angeles' burgeoning system of neighborhood councils met for their twice-yearly congress.
Sydney Opera House Architect Wins Pritzker
The architect of the Sydney Opera House, Joern Utzon, has won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Is Global Warming A Hoax?
New research claims that the earth was warmer during the Middle Ages, weakening the argument by environmentalists that greenhouse gases are causing global climate change.
Boomburbs
Is Anaheim the New Brooklyn? With no soaring skyline or grand public spaces, "Boomburbs" are the ubiquitous background noise of the greater metropolis.
Local Movie Houses Face Extinction Due To Gentrification
Economics and gentrification is causing the extinction of local movies houses.
Bush Proposes Major Change For Section 8
The Bush administration wants states to manage the vast Section 8 housing programs.
Cheapening Value Of Human Life
A new Bush administration cost-benefit analysis tool could significantly change the way the government assesses and regulates environmental threats..
Massive Sea Gates To Protect Venice
The project to build 78 massive sea gates to protect Venice from devastating high tides has been launched.
An Elected Official WIth An Urban Vision
Daniel Patrick Moynihan combined a rare mix of passion, politics and urban vision.
Finalists For Rebuilding Iraq
Mammoth construction management firms Bechtel and Parsons are the two finalists to be selected for a $600 million contract for rebuilding Iraq. [Link corrected.]
Examining Urban Growth From Space
NASA presents compelling images and movies from space showing the impacts of growth and sprawl.
Tributes With WTC Steel
Steel from the World Trade Center has been incorporated into the design of more than 250 tributes across the U.S.
Preserving Iraq's Heritage Sites
Iraq is one huge world heritage site, a unique storehouse of art and archaeology. Will the war destroy the 'cradle of civilization'?
A Naked Land Grab In Chicago
In democratic city design, the process is as important at the product. But Chicago doesn't work that way.
How Sustainable Is Development?
Do we really know enough to manage natural resources sustainably?
Top Ten Greenwashers
On April Fool's Day, Earthday Resources for Living Green released the eleventh annual "Don't Be Fooled" report. The report documents misleading advertising by companies polluting the planet.
Public Attitudes On Walking
Surface Transportation Policy Project measures the public's attitudes toward walking.
SUV Sales Slowing Down?
According to a survey conducted by Kelley Blue Book car information guide, consumer interest in gaz-guzzling sport utility vehicles is waning because of high fuel prices.
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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)