World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
What To Do When The Population Drops
Demographic trends are shifting all over the world, leading scientists to believe that the global population may soon peak and decline. Demographers argue that how countries and regions handle the decline will be critical in the long-term.
The Importance Of Eco-Cities In An Urbanizing World
As urbanization increases, the importance of ecologically-considerate city building techniques has become more pronounced. Several examples of planned "eco-cities" are laying the foundation for embracing this model of growth and development.
Historic Preservation On The Moon
As governments consider more moon exploration, a space heritage archaeologist is calling on policy makers to think about how to protect historic sites on the moon -- such as the Tranquility Base landing site of the 1969 moon walk.
Historic Homes Get Second Life In Phoenix
Preservationists have successfully moved over one hundred homes out of the path of the city's downtown redevelopment.
The Threat Of Urbicide
The online scholarly journal Theory & Event has published a symposium of articles dealing with "urbicide" -- the intersections between "urban violence and violent urbanism."
The Future Of Sustainable Urban Gardening
This year's Chelsea Flower Show in London offers some innovative examples of how gardens can flourish in cities.
Green Roofs: Functional And Appealing
For a host of environmental and aesthetic reasons, roof-top vegetation and gardens are catching on -- though there are still many questions about how and when to apply the technique.
Travelers Pick World's Most Amazing Cities
New York and San Francisco are the American cities to make the list, compiled by the editors of Travel + Leisure magazine. Florence, Italy tops this year's list.
America's Green Technology Is Basis For Stockholm's Congestion Pricing
New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman expounds on the use of IBM’s green technology that enables the congestion pricing system to work in Stockholm, the environmental benefits of road pricing to cities, and the ‘green-collar’ jobs they create.
Fear Of An Urban Planet
The prospect of a future in which more than half the planet lives in cities means that we need to get serious about planning for growth, warns Neal Peirce.
The Importance Of Parks In An Urban World
Green spaces and parks are becoming increasingly important as more and more people inhabit urban areas.
Handling 'Superdensity'
In the coming age of "superdensity", planners and architects are going to have to rethink the way they plan new developments, according to a recent study.
Putting Cities To The (Olympic) Torch
Cities continue to compete with each other over the opportunity to host the next Olympics, despite repeated examples showing that the games lead to bloated housing markets, lost jobs, debt and repressive social policies.
What Happened To The Electric Bus?
With interest in alternative vehicles growing, a historical look at the fate of one electric bus company 100 years ago.
For High-Rises, Balconies Are Going Out Of Style
Floor to ceiling glass walls are replacing balconies and terraces in many new high-rise residential projects.
Seven New Wonders of the World?
A privately-financed campaign allows web visitors to vote for the "New 7 Wonders" of the world.
Live Earth: Rock Stars Focus Spotlight On Climate Change
Series of concerts around the world urge individuals, corporations, and governments to address global warming.
Starchitects Missing From Architecture's Biggest Trend
A movement that could create a massive shift in the architecture and design fields is going unnoticed because its leaders are not as media-savvy as architecture's biggest stars.
More And More Architects Buying Land In Second Life
Architects are using the online virtual reality world of Second Life to create elaborate and expensive 3D models of historic architecture and extravagant homes -- and many people are buying them.
Cities Called On To Plan Ahead For Population Boom
A new report from the United Nations Population Fund argues that cities should be planning ahead to handle the expected population boom in urban areas.
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 Thousand Oaks
City of Wisconsin Rapids
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
The Architects Foundation
University of Cincinnati Online
Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA)
The Pocatello Development Authority
The Urban Renewal Agency of the City of Pocatello
