World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
New Study Resolves Question About Global Warming
A new study shows that there is no discrepancy between warming rates on the earth's surface and in the upper atmosphere, resolving an uncertainty about global warming.
Understanding Landscape Architecture
Columnists Roger K. Lewis looks at the profession of landscape architecture today.
Why 'Peak Oil Doomsters' Are Wrong
Ronald Bailey believes free markets will address the world's oil supply problem.
WTO Considers Lifting Tariffs On Bicycles
Based on this OECD report, the World Trade Organization has begun negotiations on classifying bicycles as an "environmentally preferable product" that would be free of tariffs and other trade barriers.
What Do Landscape Architects Do?
Why don't more people know about the profession of landscape architecture?
A Debate About Peak Oil
Amy Goodman hosts a debate between two energy experts on the controversial theory of "peak oil."
The Benefits Of 'Daylighting'
How can building design take full advantage of natural sunlight, in order to conserve energy?
Roman Masterpiece Covered By Modernist Building
The Ara Pacis Augustae (Latin for "Altar of Augustan Peace") is covered by a Modernist building, designed by American architect Richard Meier.
Jane Jacobs' Legacies
Urban historian Christopher Klemek discusses the significance of Jane Jacobs' writings and activism.
Special Issue Of 'Children, Youth And Environments' Promotes Child Mobility
Special issue of CYE seeks to increase children's freedom of movement. Topics include fostering environmentalism, school buses, gender differences in walking to school, and "reclaiming the street" for children [PDFs available].
Don't Forget The Forests
The world's forests continue to disappear at an alarming rate, according to this op-ed. While this devastates our ecosystem and hurt the poor more than others, specific steps can be taken to improve the situation.
Paying Your Way Out Of Pollution
Marketing emotions about emissions, companies offer individual polluters the ability to pay for their exhaust.
Large-scale Urban Interventions: The Case of Faria Lima in Sao Paulo
Large-scale urban redevelopment projects raise many questions about the impacts of subsequent development. They often use new fiscal or regulatory instruments, and affect land prices and infrastructure.
Green Scare: 'Environmental Jihad' Over Global Warming
Columnist Jonah Goldberg believes that Al Gore, the environmental movement, and major news media are engaging in environmental "alarmism" over global warming.
Experiential Layers Of The City
Bruce Donnelly explores a new way to examine city life that could increase the effectiveness of urban design.
Proposed Skyscrapers Push The Envelope Of Design
A cigarette-pack-shaped tower that will "breathe in air" to power the building? A Louisville skyscraper whose beauty is compared to the "gap between Lauren Hutton's teeth?" Proposed new towers are pushing the limits of height and good taste.
The Future Of Environmentalism - 'I Have A Dream'?
A panel of experts will discuss the future of environmentalism, and the need to avoid the "I Have A Nightmare" mentality, today from 11am to 12pm PST on National Public Radio.
Rebirth Of The Flaneur
The art of the flaneur -- wandering aimlessly around the city, observing its daily rhythms -- has been revived by photobloggers.
UK Chief Scientist Says Warming Will Worsen Water Shortages
The trend could have disastrous implications for crops around the world, with water shortages potentially affecting 3 billion people.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Ada County Highway District
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
