World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Fighting Climate Change Demands Better Urbanism
Denser urban development patterns that encourage walking and transit use could be a convenient remedy for the inconvenient truth of climate change.
Does Density Make You A Democrat?
A recent blog post discusses the correlation between urban form and political leanings.
Why Green Buildings Cannot Save The Planet
Building environment-friendly structures alone won't help; the real issues are much more complicated argues Jane Powell.
How Urban Park Space Can Offset Rising Temperature
A new study has shown that increasing urban park space can have a significant effect on reducing city temperatures -- a strategy that could be used to mitigate the temperature increase caused by climate change.
The Benefits of Global Warming
Olaf Stampf argues that while global warming does have its drawbacks, it can also bring some significant benefits.
Jatropha: Not Just A Homely Weed
The oil-rich plant is being trumpeted as a source for biodiesel by some nations and corporations that hope to cash in on it as 'the final solution.'
N.Y. Hosts 'The Green Team' In Battle Against Climate Change
In its second meeting ever, a conference of mayors from 32 cities worldwide will meet in N.Y. to strategize on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Friday Funny: Get Your Own Embassy
Looking for a distinctive vacation home? There are 29 U.S. embassies for sale worldwide, several with prices under $500,000.
Is Downtown L.A. Headed For A Condo Glut?
Developers plan to build an 'iconic' 76-story structure in downtown Los Angeles. It would be the tallest residential tower west of Chicago and dramatically alter L.A.'s skyline.
Urbanization Continuing Rapidly Across The Globe
With world's urbanized population now at 50 percent, urban living seems set to be the global norm -- though its unclear if many cities can cope with the challenge.
Urban Planning and the Informal Sector in Developing Countries
Rather than seeking to eliminate the presence of the informal sector, urban planning should seek to accommodate this important component of urban economies.
Halting Global Warming On The Cheap?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) latest report focuses on relatively low cost strategies to reduce the emissions of global warming gases -- at least when compared to cost of inaction.
Urge To Preserve Holds Back Train Stations
This piece from the International Herald Tribune discusses how the desire to preserve historic train stations is holding them back from being more valuable to commuters by catering to their needs and desires.
Which Cities Have The Fastest Walkers?
Researchers have conducted observations in 32 world cities to determine where people walk the fastest. They've found that the world's fastest walkers are in Singapore. To the surprise of many, New York City's walkers are only the eighth-fastest.
Walling The World
From fears over immigration to the pursuit of control over territory, countries and cities around the world are increasingly turning to the oldest form of defense: the wall.
Urban Noise Causes Birds To Sing At Night
High daytime noise levels in urban areas have caused birds to sing at night to avoid the competition. This goes against the previous thought that streetlights were confusing birds into thinking it was day.
Growing Children In The City
Children are integral to the urban environment, yet we have shrunk the places where they can play, grow and thrive. Creating natural environments where children are free to imagine and play without instruction and structure is critical to our future.
Landscape Architecture Student Profiles
In honor of Landscape Architecture Month, Planetizen profiles four students who are studying this influential discipline.
Why Environmentalism Is Dead
Hal Clifford believes that climate change makes other environmental causes insignificant.
Virtual World's Top 'Real Estate' Developers
Several of Second Life's most successful entrepreneurs making real money in a virtual world are "real estate" developers.
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
