World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
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."
Sprawl, Smart Growth, And The Free Market
The free market tends to produce density and growth patterns similar to smart growth argues Jay Bookman.
Does Smart Growth Raise Housing Prices?
A new report suggests that stringent land use regulations result in increased housing prices.
Condos Breathe New Life into Old Offices
Historic office buildings are increasingly being reinvented as condominiums in CBDs (central business districts) across the country.
Nations Seek Financial Rewards To Preserve Forests
At a U.N. climate conference in Montreal, nations seek to earn carbon credits for projects that avoid deforestation.
Media Criticized For Gloomy Environmental Coverage
The world's media is criticized for negative coverage of environmental issues.
The Secret International Voluntary Sustainable Principles
In what may prove to be a fundamental shift in sustainable resources, a new international coalition is poised to direct trillions of dollars into markets linked to climate change, clean technology and sustainable use of natural resources.
Investing And Global Warming
Global warming is expected to impact businesses and global markets. For investors, climate change is no longer just about the environmenta; it is a fundamental financial and economic issue.
Damming the World Bank
The World Bank recognizes the countless social and environmental problems caused by dams, but won't let them get in the way of building more and more dams.
Loving Dereliction
Taking the time to appreciate abandoned buildings and cityscapes can help us appreciate what we have now.
Virgin Airlines To Go Green?
CEO Richard Branson says his company is looking into alternative methods for jet fuel as a way to save costs.
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.
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Municipality of Princeton (NJ)
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
