Asia-Pacific
China, Japan, other South East Asian countries, Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands countries.
Brain Drain: Singapore Drawing Researchers From U.S.
Lured by billions of dollars in government investment, brand new research equipment and facilities, and the opportunity to conduct research unfettered by social politics, biotech researchers are increasingly setting up shop in Singapore.
The Scar Inflicted On China By Coal Mining
Coal mining in northern China is ravaging many of its villages. Mining goes on without regard to the environmental destruction it causes and the devastating effects on China's rural villages.
Sliver Of Chinese Land Diminishes As Deserts Encroach
Deserts on each side are moving in on one of few agriculturally viable pieces of land in Northern China's Minqin county. Thousands have been displaced as sands engulf land and the food it once grew.
Japan Bans New Suburban Malls
As Japan's population shrinks, the Japanese government bans the development of new shopping malls or amusement centers exceeding 108,000 s.f. in suburban areas to prevent the 'hollowing out' of urban centers.
Reversing One Of World's Worst Man-made Eco-Disasters
One of the world's largest lakes, shrinking for half a century, is making a dramatic comeback.
Tokyo Moves To Protect Skyline
The metro government has decided to restrict development around three historic buildings, in order to preserve views. Some developers object.
A Housing Alternative To Living In Quezon City's 7-Story Garbage Dump
Bryan Finoki tackles the spatial and socio-economic problems of shantytowns, focusing on recent tragedies in the Philippines. (Includes photos.)
Kyoto Following Its Own Protocol?
What does it mean when Japan, the most hopeful follower of the Kyoto Protocol, "acts more American" and pollutes more than expected?
Jakarta Looks To Buckle Down On Planning Laws
New legislation would more strictly enforce planning regulations governing public buildings and parks, regulations now often ignored by planners and developers.
The Most Exciting City In East Asia
Without a doubt, Shanghai has surpassed Tokyo in terms of urban energy, buzz, and style.
Cities Reveal Shifts In China, Japan
Development in Shanghai and Osaka over the past decade shows one region growing fast, the other stuck in the mud.
Deforestation Led To Deadly Phillipines Landslide
Deforestration contributed to a landslide in the Phillipines that may have killed over 1000 people.
Vietnam Creates Satellite City Plan
The scheme for Ho Chi Minh City is designed to alleviate overcrowding and other socioeconomic problems.
Melbourne Kicks Cars Out Of City Center
Elements of a new city council plan include an overall reduction in speed limit, a more streamlined tram system, and general opposition to increased road access for cars in the central business district.
The New Confession: 'I Am A Suburbanist'
A columnist confesses publicly that he is a heretic and that he 'loves suburbia.'
Solving Sydney's Transporation Crisis
Light rail may be the answer to the transportation crisis in Sydney, Australia, argues chief executive of City of Sydney council, Peter Seamer.
Tsunami Priority: Homes
One year later, most survivors still do not have permanent shelter. Yet many have income again.
Five Tsunami Memorial Designs Selected
The Tsunami Memorial committee selects five designs for the memorial short list.
Protest Over Development in Rural China Turns Deadly
The fatal rioting over a proposed coal plant shows that rural residents who are bearing the environmental and social costs of China's hyper-development may be running out of patience.
Tokyo's Unfolding Construction Scandal
A scandal is unfolding in Tokyo as 57 buildings are identified as likely to fail in a moderate earthquake.
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.
Caltrans
Smith Gee Studio
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
