United States

Rome Hopes River Cleanup Brings Economic Benefits

Rome rekindles the economic potential of the river Tiber.

April 7, 2003 - The Independent

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.

April 7, 2003 - Public Transportation Partnership For Tomorrow

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.

April 7, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Sydney Opera House Architect Wins Pritzker

The architect of the Sydney Opera House, Joern Utzon, has won the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize.

April 7, 2003 - Reuters

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.

April 7, 2003 - The Daily Telegraph

Boomburbs

Is Anaheim the New Brooklyn? With no soaring skyline or grand public spaces, "Boomburbs" are the ubiquitous background noise of the greater metropolis.

April 7, 2003 - Planetizen

Local Movie Houses Face Extinction Due To Gentrification

Economics and gentrification is causing the extinction of local movies houses.

April 7, 2003 - The New York Times

Bush Proposes Major Change For Section 8

The Bush administration wants states to manage the vast Section 8 housing programs.

April 5, 2003 - The New York Times

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..

April 5, 2003 - Common Dreams

Massive Sea Gates To Protect Venice

The project to build 78 massive sea gates to protect Venice from devastating high tides has been launched.

April 5, 2003 - The Independent

An Elected Official WIth An Urban Vision

Daniel Patrick Moynihan combined a rare mix of passion, politics and urban vision.

April 4, 2003 - The New York Times

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.]

April 4, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Examining Urban Growth From Space

NASA presents compelling images and movies from space showing the impacts of growth and sprawl.

April 4, 2003 - NASA Science News

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.

April 3, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

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'?

April 3, 2003 - The Guardian Unlimited

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.

April 3, 2003 - The Chicago Tribune

How Sustainable Is Development?

Do we really know enough to manage natural resources sustainably?

April 3, 2003 - Environmental News Network

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.

April 2, 2003 - Earthday Resources

Public Attitudes On Walking

Surface Transportation Policy Project measures the public's attitudes toward walking.

April 2, 2003 - Surface Transportation Policy Project

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.

April 2, 2003 - Los Angeles Daily News

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.