United States

Landscape Of National Significance Needs Protection From Sprawl

U.S. Forest Service study says 40% of the New York-New Jersey Highlands should be protected from overdevelopment.

February 23, 2003 - The New York Times

Congestion Charge Helps Suburban Businesses

London's radical congestion charge is having a complex impact on economic activity.

February 22, 2003 - The Independent

Will War Burst Housing Bubble?

A war with Iraq could bring down housing prices.

February 22, 2003 - Star Tribune

Growth Restrictions Contribute To Increased Housing Prices

A recent study in the Journal of Real Estate Research provides evidence that growth restrictions make housing less affordable.

February 22, 2003 - Reason Public Policy Institute

7 States To Sue EPA Over Air Pollution Standards

Seven states, mostly from the Northeast, plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over air pollution standards.

February 22, 2003 - The San Francisco Chronicle

The Phase II Ten Commandments

The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals offers their Ten Commandments for Phase II municipal separate storm sewer systems.

February 22, 2003 - Stormwater

How To Reduce Harmful Water Runoff

Increased water runoff from sprawling paved areas is responsible for flooding, pollution and economic losses.

February 21, 2003 - E-The Environmental Magazine

A Geneva Convention For The Environment

The world needs safeguards to protect the environment from ravages of war.

February 21, 2003 - BBC News

A Bridge With A Dark Side

Toronto is spending $4 million on barriers to prevent a bridge from being used for suicidal jumps.

February 21, 2003 - The New York Times

Architecture You Can Feel

A universivally-accessible building uses talking signs, tactile floors, and transclucent wall systems.

February 21, 2003 - The Toronto Star

Goals Of Federal Transportation Re-authorization

The impact of national policy on neighborhood planning and development is not lost on Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Portland, OR).

February 21, 2003 - The Metro Investment Report

Save Cities, Unlock Ivory Towers

City-university partnerships can help bridge resource gaps.

February 21, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

The Devil In The White City

A new novel profiles city planner Daniel Burnham and serial-murderer Henry H. Holmes during the 1893 World's Fair.

February 20, 2003 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Segway Insurance Now Available

An insurance provider now covers the Segway Human Transporter.

February 20, 2003 - CNET News

The Fierce 'Religious War' Over SUVs

What is the secret of the SUV's popularity?

February 20, 2003 - Time

Congestion Charge: Will London's Risky Gamble Work?

Though it is "politically dangerous," London's congestion charge scheme can succeed. But what happens if it fails? Are there other alternatives to get rid of gridlock?

February 20, 2003 - The Economist

Ramesh Ponnuru: 'This Land Is Costco's Land'

Why are cities "stealing" land and giving it to Costco? Ramesh Ponnuru examines the economic-development justification given by cities for seizing property.

February 20, 2003 - National Review

Mall Takeover Tug-of-War Continues

The country's largest shopping center operator has lined up another ally to control public shareholders of the Bloomfield Hills mall developer.

February 19, 2003 - REIS

The Origin Of The Spanish Academy

The richness of the classical tradition is due to the variety of antique sources the interpretations of them from age to age.

February 19, 2003 - INTBAU

The Politics Of Hydrogen

Europe is focussing on renewable energy sources for hydrogen to power fuel cells. The U.S. is leaning towards fossil fuels.

February 19, 2003 - The Economist

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.