World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Trump Administration Releases Climate Report that Contradicts EPA Chief
In a move that surprised some, the Fourth National Climate Assessment found that climate change is "unambiguous" as opposed to a "hoax," as President Trump has stated, and that it is man-made, largely caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
Top Planning Websites - 2017
The annual list of best websites by and for planners (and anyone else interested in planning).
A Local Perspective on the Future of the Arctic
Arctic communities have a front row seat to witness the effects of climate change.
Smart City Expo World Congress to Focus on Citizen Empowerment and Mobility
The event will focus on the strategies to empower metropolises and their citizens through active participation, critical reflection, awareness and access. The new Smart Mobility World Congress will be a global mobility hub.
A Land-Management Plan for Catholic Properties Around the World
One of the largest landowners in the world—historically known for creating maps of the Earth—the Church doesn't yet have a cohesive understanding of its global footprint.
Cities Suburbanize While Suburbs Urbanize
As the internet makes retail more widely accessible, and poverty and density move to suburbs, the difference between cities and suburbs is shrinking, narrowing lifestyle choices.
Study Finds Bus Rapid Transit More Comparable to Light Rail Than Previously Thought
A new study challenges the conventional wisdom regarding the superiority of light rail over bus rapid transit.
Progress on a Moonshot: Direct-Air Capture of CO2
Long considered unfeasible, direct-air capture of carbon dioxide has been achieved by a set of entrepreneurs. Scaled up, the expensive technology could slow climate change.
Study: Pollution Kills 9 Million People Every Year
The Lancet Commission study comes at a time when the Trump Administration is rolling back environmental regulations from a number of sectors.
Friday Eye Candy: Mapping a World of Water Words
Cultures and geography have created a dictionary's worth of words for water. A new video from Vox maps (most of) them out.
Plotting a Persuasive Story? Better Have a Happily Ever After
All stories are purposeful. They’re meant to entertain or inform or inspire to action. If you're a storyteller for a placemaking initiative, Ben Brown says you'd better have a happily ever after.
Obesity Tied to Suburban Life
London-based study ties obesity to sprawl and finds that suburbs have a bigger obesity problem than rural areas.
A Playbook for Supply-Side Housing Affordability Solutions
The word YIMBY isn't used in the McKinsey Global Institute's new supply-side toolkit for housing affordability, but YIMBYs will like this it anyway.
Ranking the Safest Cities in the World—Tokyo Leads the List
The Economist's Intelligence Unit has released its 2017 Safe Cities Index.
Friday Eye Candy: A World Full of Beautiful Architecture
Arcaid has collected a shortlist for its 2017 architectural photograph of the year.
Civic Space: Creating Community
What moves us about great public space is its ability to convene community. To provide an accessible place of solace and celebration. It’s not about the buildings, or even the streets. It’s about the experience. Susan Henderson on Savannah's squares.
New Research on How Ride-Hailing Impacts Travel Behavior
Useable data of the effects of ride-hailing service on travel behavior is sorely lacking, but a new study sheds light on critical questions about what companies like Uber and Lyft mean for transit, active transportation, and congestion.
The Future of Mobility in Cities: Multimodal and Integrated
Ten principles developed by international non-governmental organizations are designed to guide urban decision-makers toward the best outcomes for the transition to new mobility options.
The Complete Works of Le Corbusier, Set Free
One of the most influential, and controversial, figures of modern architecture and design is more accessible than ever.
The 100 Most Influential Urbanists
These are the people that have had the most influence on the places and environments that we call home.
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.
Gallatin County Department of Planning & Community Development
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
JM Goldson LLC
City of Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Astoria
Transportation Research & Education Center (TREC) at Portland State University
Jefferson Parish Government
Camden Redevelopment Agency
City of Claremont
