Environment
Florida Takes In 15-year Old Trash
Trash ash loaded on a ship in Philadelphia for disposal in 1986 and rejected by ports around the world might be coming ashore in Florida.
The Los Angeles River: An Urban Hell
Many people think that the L.A. River is a giant gutter. But now the flow of trash will stop, according to a landmark order.
Electric Car In Not Too Near Future
State air-quality officials voted to give Detroit more time to meet its electric car mandate.
Electric Cars Coming To CA By 2003
Despite objections from the automobile industry, the CA. Air Resources Board ordered the new cars to be here by 2003.
U.S. Cities Face Serious Infrastucture Problems
According to a study by the EPA, aging water and sewer systems in the nation's cities, and insufficient funds to repair them could cause serious problems.
Dangerous Legacy Of The Gold Rush
California state study finds 39,000 abandoned mines throughout the state. These mines, dating back to the 19th century, are safety hazards and can contaminate air and water.
CA Beach City Prevents Oil Drilling
Hermosa Beach won a court victory which says that they can ban oil drilling by ocean-tapping wells within the city.
Europe's Decaying Ecosystem
Europe's ancient forests are being destroyed by pollution and urban sprawl.
State And Local Green Purchasing
The EPA has issued guidance to help federal agencies consider environmental concerns when making purchasing decisions.
Ships And Boats
An environmental group publishes reports on environmentally-friendly shipbuilding and repair industry resources.
Keeping Junk Out Of The L.A. River
The State of California is requiring that trash be kept out of the L.A. River. Cities say it will cost too much.
Environmental Justice Grants
The EPA has opened the application period for its EnvironmentalJustice Small Grants Program.
A New Model For California Toxic Cleanup
The toxic runoff from Iron Mountain near Redding, CA will be cleaned up with $160 million from a French firm. Why?
Improving Air Quality Through Land Use
Local land use choices can account for areduced number of vehicle miles traveled and help improve airquality.
Clinton's Environment Scorecard
The story of how Interior Secretary Bruce Babitt helped encourage President Clinton's environmental legacy.
The True Face Of Golf Courses
Though the idea of golf courses as habitat conservation continues to spread, the reality isn't so green.
U.S. Bars Airport Near The Everglades
Clinton administration rejects proposed plan to convert a former Air Force base near two national parks into a commercial airport.
A Puddle Or Navigable Water?
The Supreme Court rules that an abandoned gravel pit isn't navigable water.
Nevada: A Future Atomic Wastebasket?
Residents fear that Yucca Mountain, in western Nevada, will become the burial ground for nuclear waste.
Babbitt Issues Parting Shots
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt strikes back against the mining industry with new regulations to curb hardrock mining.
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
