United States
Amtrak On The Good-Bye Train
The Bush Administration proposes legislation that would 'split Amtrak into operating and maintenance companies and open them to competition from outside contractors.'
Ethnic Tourism
Houston joins other cities in pushing 'tours' of local enclaves -- the quirky and overlooked sites.
Toronto Sprawl Costing Taxpayers Billions
Report finds long-term costs of sprawl outweigh short-term benefits.
Best Places To Live In The U.S.
MSN.com publishes a list of top ten places to live in the United States in 2003.
Droughts Are Hurting Europe
The droughts in Europe are prompting Italy, for one, to improve its water management and infrastructure.
Wal-Mart: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
The wide-ranging impact of Wal-Mart on the nation.
Expert Criticizes Bush And Blair For Inaction
Eminent climate scientist accuses Prime Minister Tony Blair of "cowardice" in not standing up to President George Bush on global warming.
Weapon Of Mass Destruction
Climate scientist John Houghton says that global warming kills more people than terrorism while President George Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair do nothing.
Bill Wipes Out Popular Transportation Program
Transportation appropriations bill wipes out the $600 million a year in federal funding that goes toward such transportation enhancements as walkways, bike paths, and similar improvements in fiscal year 2004.
ASLA Recognizes 35 Outstanding Landscape Architects
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will induct 35 new members into the Council of Fellows.
Global Warming: A Regional Market-Based Response
As the U.S. is 'the world's leading producer of carbon dioxide' in the world, states are increasingly 'taking global policy into their own hands.'
Transportation Costs: Ten Most Expensive Metro Areas
The Surface Transportation Policy Project ranks the most expensive metro areas in terms of transportation costs.
The High Cost Of Sprawl
A new report shows that transportation costs are taking an even bigger bite out of the family pocketbook, with America’s families now spending more than 19 cents out of every dollar earned on transportation.
Green Future For Iron Curtain
With the support of former Soviet leader, Mikhail Gorbachev, plans for a nature reserve along what was once the 'Iron Curtain' move forward.
Community Service Requirement 'Unfair'
Public housing residents not in school or working will soon be required to give 8 hours of community service a month.
Nature's Revenge?
Global warming is interfering with oil exploration efforts in Alaska.
Planning Ahead To Age In Place
In anticipation of future needs, Baby Boomers are modifying their homes to fit universal design standards.
Digital Divide Program Takes Unexpected Turn
LINCOS, an internet program targeted at the rural poor in Costa Rica draws and benefits the rich.
The Architecture Of Toshiko Mori
Toshiko Mori, the current chair of the architecture department at Harvard's Graduate School of Design, emerges as an architect and educator.
An Introduction To The New Urbanism
An editorial in the Journal of Markets & Morality introduces The New Urbanism from a market perspective.
FREE Course: Walkable City 1: Why Walkability?
After describing his path towards focusing on walkability as the essence of good planning, Jeff Speck marches through his five principal reasons for making more walkable places.
Reinventing Malls: Planning Alchemy—Turning Gray Fields Into Gold
The course focuses on the opportunities and imperatives that shape reinvention of mall sites.
City of Rosemead
Rutgers University, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
One Hundred Miles
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY)
The Architects Foundation
City of Cambridge
Montrose County
The Pocatello Development Authority
