World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Developing Design Criteria Based On Sustainability
Several experts talk about the government's role in developing a set of design criteria based on sustainability principles.
No Safe Harbor From Natural Disasters
In spite of technological growth, the world is even less safe from natural disasters. While some blame the population explosion, others blame developers who misuse the land and resources.
Building Cities for Pedestrians
Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.
The Greatest Atlas Ever Published
Eclectic book publisher Taschen reprints Joan Labeu's 1665 "Atlas Maior", one of history's finest examples of mapmaking. [Includes 6 photos.]
Study Says Wind Power Is The Way Of The Future
According to a Stanford University study, wind is the fastest growing source of energy in the world.
The Oak Tree As Unsung Hero
No other tree, the author says, played such an integral role in the creation and development of human civilization.
Sports Stadiums Enjoying Rennaissance
All across Europe and America, architects are redefining the look of stadiums.
Nearly Half Of Humanity Is Urban
According to a prediction by the UN, half of all humans will soon be living in cities. Expect 22 megacities by 2010.
Eclectic Books About Cities
A literary magazine offers reviews of an eclectic selection of recent books about cities.
Oil And Peace Apparently Don't Mix
Oil strategists plan for geopolitical drama as demand increases.
Global Citizens, Global Cities
Across the globe, the office building is becoming less isolated, less isolating, and more adaptable.
World Population To Increase 40% By 2050
The world population will reach 9.1 billion by 2050 according to a U.N. estimate.
Designing For The Homeless
Sam Davis was awarded in 2002 a Guggenheim Fellowship to write his new book, Designing for the Homeless: Architecture that Works.
A Blueprint To Fight Poverty Around The World
A push by developed nations could cut poverty in half within a generation, the UN says.
Megadisasters In Megacities
Megacities are especially prone to earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters, says the U.N.'s Disaster Relief Director.
Kunstler's 'The Long Emergency'
Grove/Atlantic publishers offers a summary of James Howard Kunstler's new book, "The Long Emergency", to be published in May, 2005.
Who Are The Best Urban Journalists?
Otis White offers his admittedly unscientific evaulation of the best urban journalists and newspapers in the U.S.
How Societies Destroy Themselves
Societies fail when they mismanage earth's ecosystems, explains author Jared Diamond in his latest book, 'Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed'.
Crichton's 'Stinging Criticism' Of Global Warming
Author Michael Crichton's popular new novel scoffs at warnings about global warming. National Review Online reviews the book.
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.
Central Transportation Planning Staff/Boston Region MPO
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
