Education & Careers
Suburban Studies Now Hot On Campuses
The suburban form is taking over the world, and universities are expanding suburban studies to examine suburbia.
A Rapidly-Growing Field: Disaster Research And Planning
Hurricanes in the US, an earthquake in Pakistan, and last year's tsunami have focused interest on a field now in high demand: disaster research.
How to Improve Public Schools
Every American city wants to improve its schools. Although few communities are satisfied with the progress they are making, there are some signs of encouragement.
Students Help Design, Build Alabama Fire Station
Four students of Auburn University's Architecture Program designed and built the Newburn, AL fire station at a fraction of its projected cost.
Top Sustainable MBA Programs
A bienniel survey, Beyond Grey Pinstripes 2005, identifies the top 30 MBA programs for 'sustainable-business education' and names Stanford the top school.
A Tribute To Edmund Bacon
Edmund Bacon, Philadelphia's most influential planner, died on October 14th, leaving behind a legacy of public service.
Nobel Prize Winner's Work Influenced Planning
The 2005 Nobel Prize in economic sciences is awarded to theorist Thomas C. Schelling of the University of Maryland for his work in game-theory.
Planning for a Disaster-Resistant Community
The American Planning Association offers a workbook about hazards and how they affect communities.
Boise State University Proposes Urban Planning Institute
Growth of the Boise metro area has created a need for qualified planners. Boise State University responds with a plan to launch an Institute for Urban and Regional Planning degree program.
A Profile Of Women In Transportation
In recent years, women have comprised an average of roughly 40 percent of the new transportation graduate students, both master's and Ph.D. candidates. Berkeley ITS profiles several of its recent graduates.
New Orleans Devastation Emphasises Need For Planners
This general interest article is a primer on the urban planning profession, including expected qualifications and likely job responsibilities.
Students Design Alternate Housing For Katrina Victims
Auburn University Design/Build students design an inexpensive alternative for providing temporary housing after a disaster.
What Does America Need From Its Universities?
A new college ranking report attempts to answer this question based onguidelines of social mobility, ethics and service.
Growing Demand For Urban Planners
Growing cities scramble to hire city planners as many professionals move to the private sector.
A Visionary Planner Takes On Howard County's U.S. 40 Project
The Baltimore Sun profiles William Mackey Jr., former planning director for the City of South Miami and the new project manager for the U.S. 40 project in Maryland, who used the opportunity to return to his planning roots.
Book Review: Universities And The Battle For Sustainable Neighborhoods
Few institutions of higher learning apply their knowledge and resources directly to the problems of poverty and housing.
A Profile Of The Planning Center
The California-based firm celebrates its 30th anniversary. Its growth has coincided with the formative years of the planning profession.
An Interview With Alex Garvin
Smart City Radio interviews Alex Garvin on planning for the Olympics to Atlanta's Beltline.
Empowering L.A.'s Next Planning Director
Observers hope L.A.'s next planning director will elevate the importance of the department to be on par with the city's police department.
Kunstler On The Post-Oil Future
Grist Magazine interviews doomsaying author James Howard Kunstler about his new book, 'The Long Emergency'.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
