United States

A City That Is Constantly Rebuilding Itself

Tokyo's architecture is unique and "defiantly Japanese."

April 1, 2003 - MetropolisMag.com

Uncertain Future For The National Environmental Policy Act

The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) could be weakened by recent government proposals and actions.

April 1, 2003 - E-The Environmental Magazine

Campaign Of Sabotage

How government policies have inadvertently sabotaged public transit.

April 1, 2003 - Planetizen

Garden Of Eden Threatened

The wetlands of Southern Iraq, the largest wetland ecosystem in the Middle East and considered to be the Biblical location of the Garden of Eden, could disapper in five years.

April 1, 2003 - United Nations Environment Programme

Former Industrial Town Reinvents Itself

A former mill town, Post St. Joe, FL. is now a top beach destination.

March 31, 2003 - CNN

Scotland Land Reform: Feudal Relic Or Communism?

Scotland has dramatically modified land ownership laws by entitling small-scale tenant farmers to buy the land they rent.The new law will probably change the way Scotland is farmed and hiked

March 31, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

Interactive Architecture: Buildings That Change Shape

The future of architecture includes interactive structures that change shape.

March 31, 2003 - The Globe and Mail

The Impact Of War On The Environment

War can be devastating to the environment but sometimes nature benefits from human conflict.

March 31, 2003 - The Economist

GM Pulls Ad That Labels Transit Riders 'Creeps And Weirdos'

General Motors Canada has pulled an ad campaign suggesting that transit buses are full of "creeps and weirdos."

March 31, 2003 - The Vancouver Sun

Louis I. Kahn: A Man Of Mystery

A documentary explores the life of the great American architect Louis I. Kahn.

March 30, 2003 - The New York Times

New York City Counts Its Homeless

Homeless advocates say New York City's estimate of 1,780 homeless living in the streets of Manhattan is too low.

March 30, 2003 - The New York Times

A Conversation With Dan Solomon And Andr

The Charleston Council of 2002 featured an open discussion on the issue of style and building.

March 30, 2003 - The Town Paper

Sprawl's Impact On Military Bases

Military installations are being threatened by uncontrolled land development and states are reacting with a number of sound approaches.

March 29, 2003 - National Governor's Association

Traditional Byzantine & Islamic Building Codes Examined

Especially relevant in light of current world events, this essay examines Byzantine and Islamic building codes that have provided the legal andcultural foundations of Mediterranean urbanism.

March 29, 2003 - The Town Paper

Proposed Environmental Rollbacks Sold As National Security Measures

Minnesotan Democratic Congressman Martin Olav Sabo argues that Bush Administration proposals framed as matters of military readiness and patriotism are just the latest efforts to roll back environmental laws.

March 28, 2003 - Tom Paine - Common Sense

Iraq War's 'Profound' Impact On U.S. States And Cities

The Iraq War and homeland security concerns are expected to strain the budgets of cash-strapped U.S. states and cities.

March 28, 2003 - Reuters

Fear Factor: War And Real Estate

What is the impact of the Iraq War on U.S. real estate?

March 28, 2003 - The New York Times

A Conspiracy Opposing Smart Growth?

Is there a vast right-wing conspiracy opposing smart growth policies? Reason explores the personal attacks leveled against critics of restrictive land-use policies.

March 28, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

Suburbia: An Endangered Species?

James Howard Kunstler discusses suburbia as an endangered species in the light of oil peak and human social needs. [Link corrected.]

March 27, 2003 - Global Public Media

Rebuilding Afghanistan

Real estate in some parts of Kabul now is higher per square foot than in downtown Dallas.

March 27, 2003 - Urban Land Magazine

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.