Government / Politics
Conservative Environmentalism
Conservatives often dismiss environmentalism as misguided. But there is a conservative approach to the environment.
Debate Over Colorado Land Conservation
Should an agency in Colorado charged with preserving open space be allowed to borrow $115 million for additional purchases?
Developing Environments
A number of tried and true principles are needed to guide city projects in the developing world.
If Sprawl Is A Defense, It's Fighting The Last War
Do dense cities or sprawling suburbs make the best defense against terrorism?
County Pulls Out Trees To Prop Up Tourism Economy
More than 50 trees gracing roadway medians in Fort Lauderdale, FL, must give way to a parade of small airplanes, part of the convention of the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association that is anticipated to bring up to $10 million to Broward County
Water, Whiskey And Murder In The Klamath Basin
Loss of wildlife habitat brought to you by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Philadelphia Controller Considers Radical Tax Change
In Philadelphia, PA, the Controller is gaining influential support for a plan to tax city at a higher rate than buildings.
Houston's Top Issue: Traffic
Houston residents says that transit mobility is the top issue in the upcoming mayoral election.
Charlotte Residents Concerned About Growth
Residents of Charlotte, N.C. discuss growth issues with candidates for city council.
Smart Growth: An Update From Colorado
Bob Ewegen reports on the status of smart growth-related bills in the Colorado Legislature.
Mayors To Chair Urban Revitalization Venture
The newly-created CitiesFirst Task Force is designed to encourage economic growth through the thoughtful use of urban land.
Breaking Up Los Angeles Is Hard To Do
Advocates of San Fernando Valley secession are demoralized. The new plan leaves them too dependent on Los Angeles.
Wisconsin Cities Spent More In The '90s
In the booming economy of the 1990s, spending by cities in Wisconsin increased by 54% according to a new study released by the Wisconsin Taxpayers Alliance.
Colorado Close To Adopting Smart Growth Policies
The Colorado Legislature is on the verge of passing a historic package of "smart growth" measures.
L.A.'s Challenge: To Secede Or Not To Secede
Will secession rip apart a city that is finally beginning to be strong, flexible and responsive?
Mayor Hahn Involved In Dividing Up L.A.
The Mayor of Los Angeles and the City Council want a say in what goes before voters in 2002 regarding secession.
Public Sector Role In Growth: Lead Or Get Out
Azusa, CA City Manager Rick Cole, offers a blunt perspective of some of the dilemmas inherent in planning, and how they should be solved.
Should Rail Service Get A Bailout?
The U.S. Senate is considering a multibillion-dollar package for passenger-rail service.
Indian Gaming In Arizona Has Mixed Impact
Legalized gambling in Arizona has been successful revitalizing small reservations, but far less successful in larger reservations.
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan
Rebuilding Lower Manhattan could be the largest construction project in the history of New York City if different interests and officials can agree on a common vision.
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.
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
Newport County Development Council: Connect Greater Newport
