United States

South Korea's Subway Disaster

How could a blaze started by an arsonist cause over 120 deaths in a South Korean subway?

February 19, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

How Did SUVs Fare In The Latest Snowstorm?

Commercials show SUVs gliding effortlessly across the snow. So what can explain the high rate of SUV accidents during this latest snowstorm?

February 19, 2003 - National Public Radio

London Congestion Pricing: An Expensive Success

The first day of the world's biggest congestion pricing experiment looks like a success. Will North American cities follow the example?

February 19, 2003 - BBC News

SUVs Top EPA's List Of Worst Pollutors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates vehicles according to how much they pollute.

February 19, 2003 - The New York Times

EPA's Green Vehicle Guide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Green Vehicle Guide" rates all vehicles based on emissions and fuel efficiency. Look up the rating for your vehicle.

February 19, 2003 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

The New Modular Home

One of the nation's largest producers of factory-built houses builds a complete Craftsman-style modular house on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

February 18, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Neal Peirce: 'Can Suburbia Develop Real Urban Centers?'

Mixed-use developments are succesful. So why aren't more of them being built across the nation?

February 18, 2003 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Surveying And Democracy: How Mapping Shaped America

An interview with Andro Linklater, the author of "Measuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilled the Promise of Democracy."

February 18, 2003 - KPCC

Smart Growth 2.0

The task now is to begin moving smart growth development practices from the margin into the mainstream.

February 18, 2003 - Planetizen

The Most Radical Highway Experiment Since Traffic Lights

In London, motorists began paying an $8-a-day fee to drive downtown.

February 18, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

World's Biggest Congestion Pricing Experiment

The first day of the world's most massive congestion pricing experiment saw traffic decrease by 25% in central London.

February 18, 2003 - BBC News

Shanghai Sours On Skyscrapers

Civic leaders sweeten up to more human-scale urban form.

February 17, 2003 - The Globe and Mail

Public Transit Gains In Calgary

In Canada, an increasing number of Calgary-area residents are choosing public transit.

February 17, 2003 - Calgary Herald

What's Wrong With Architecture And Planning Education

Architecture and planning education in the U.S. is to blame for the nation's uninspiring buildings and cities.

February 17, 2003 - The New York Times

APA's Smart Growth Reader

The Smart Growth Reader is APA's new online, members-only compilation of 60 articles exploring all facets of smart growth.

February 16, 2003 - American Planning Association

Congestion Pricing Plans Polarize London

Although unpopular now, London Mayor Ken Livingston's plan to alleviate central London's congestion is a public health issue.

February 15, 2003 - British Medical Journal

London On The Eve Of Congestion Charging

Wendell Cox details his experience with public transit through London. Under congestion pricing, things will get worse, not better.

February 15, 2003 - The Public Purpose

Smart Growth Efforts Slow Down But Survive

Despite shrinking budgets, some states haven't abandoned smart growth.

February 15, 2003 - Yahoo! Newswire

President Bush's Environmental Vision Deserves Praise

Environmental groups shouldn't be sceptical of President Bush's environmental vision.

February 14, 2003 - The Economist

How To Win Land Development Issues

A new book claims to be a 'citizen's guide for handling community problems arising from sprawl' and other development activities.

February 14, 2003 - Community & Environmental Defense Services

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.