World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
A World Where Cars Lack Efficient Personal Mobility
The stubborn car culture rooted in American suburbanism does not have to be fought; eventually, through successful examples and experiments, the automobile will be viewed as a valued commodity in certain situations, rather than a ubiquitous solution.
Oil Extraction From A Global Perspective
As the environmental community celebrates in victory in preventing oil drilling in ANWR for at least another year, Peter Maas offers an alternative perspective.
Global Design and Development Trends
A group of architectural and development professionals and thinkers discuss their views about recent trends across the globe.
Regional Planning Blossoms In The UK
Many of the UK's heartland cities -- Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow -- are thriving again, partyly thanks to a regional focus by the government.
How Kyoto Protocol is Transforming The Energy Business World-wide
The Kyoto Protocol is transforming the energy business across the world -- some areas will profit while others miss out.
World's Depopulation Problem
Birthrates are falling across the world in developed as well as developing countires.
A More Accurate Forecast of Oil Prices...
Changing its earlier predicts, the Energy Dept. forecasts oil will remain at $50 a barrel for years and may boost the use of fuel-efficient cars and alternate fuels.
Nuclear Power Poised To Make A Comeback
Is the world ready for nuclear power again?
Combating Global Warming Needs U.S. Participation
A foot-dragging U.S. was not able to bring the process at the recent Montreal Climate Change Conference to a halt.
U.S. Part Of Global Warming Problem
At the Montreal Global Warming Conference, the United States continues its petulant stand.
Oil Crisis To Worsen Over Winter
A controversial analyst predicts that oil will reach $100 a barrel in six months.
Data for World's 673 Largest Urban Areas
Demographia publishes a report with the population, land area and density for all 673 the world's agglomerations with populrations over 500,000. The report also contains data for 1,117 urban areas in 164 nations and territories.
The World After Globalism
An interview with John Ralston Saul, the author of "The Collapse of Globalism."
Author Claims Suburban Sprawl Is Beneficial
Robert Bruegmann, author of "Sprawl: A Compact History" claims that even ancient settlements had sprawl, and that it's a good thing.
World's Top 10 New Architectural Wonders
These modern architectural wonders are technologically advanced buildings that address today's challenges such as terrorism and energy cost.
Goldman Sachs Promotes Market Approach To Sustainability
The global investment banking firm has insituted an environmental policy to guide its actions and help funds a new center to develop public policy options for establishing markets around climate change, biodiversity conversation and ecosystem services.
A Debate Over The Transit And Planning Merits Of Cycling
John Pucher outlines the benefits of cycling for health and an integrated transportation system in response to an earlier editorial bashing bike-riding.
A Global Urban Agenda
The Urban Land Institute publishes a "Global Urban Agenda", which highlights issues discussed at ULI’s World Cities Forum, 2005.
World-wide Protests Urge Action To Combat Global Warming
Over 100,000 people in 30 countries urges countries to combat global warming.
Readers Respond: Survival Skills For Commuters
Washington Post readers write in to share "and true methods for dealing with the headaches of their daily commutes."
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
