Infrastructure

Building Cities for Pedestrians

Hong Kong has one of the most progressive pedestrianization programs in the world, writes Christopher DeWolf. Canadian cities, take note.

September 9, 2005 - Maisonneuve

The Case Against Rebuilding New Orleans

Jack Schafer argues that Katrina may amount to "creative destruction," and that "[o]nly a sadist would insist on resurrecting this concentration of poverty, crime, and deplorable schools."

September 8, 2005 - Slate

Former New Orleans Planning Director Speaks

Kristina Ford discusses what went wrong and how New Orleans should rebuild.

September 6, 2005 - Fresh Air with Terry Gross

Why Did New Orleans' 17th Street Levee Fail?

The section of New Orleans' 17th Street levee that was breached was recently upgraded. Why did it fail?

September 6, 2005 - New York Times

Car-less in the Eye of Katrina

September 6, 2005 - John Renne

Should New Orleans Be Rebuilt?

Cities, it turns out, tend to get rebuilt no matter what. But what will the new New Orleans look like? Will it be the same city?

September 5, 2005 - The Boston Globe

Katrina's Effect on Oil, US Economy

Disruption of gulf oil production due to Katrina may lead to a national "gas crisis".

September 1, 2005 - CNNMoney

Arizona's Impending Water War

Arizona creates a legal defense fund for for expected lawsuits over Colorado River water allocations.

August 29, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

How Can Cities Adapt to Peak Oil?

Cities must begin to plan now for the coming decline in affordable gasoline and natural gas supplies.

August 25, 2005 - From the Wilderness

No Water Treatment Facility In My Backyard

The proposed $70 million facility in Henderson is under fire from nearby residents.

August 20, 2005 - Las Vegas Review Journal

How Privatization Gets Water To The Poor

Reason Science Correspondent Ronald Bailey examines Fredrik Segerfeldt's new book, Water for Sale: How Business and the Market Can Resolve the World's Water Crisis.

August 20, 2005 - Reason Online

America's Crumbling Infrastructure -- And How To Fix It

An interview with president of the American Society of Civil Engineers on how to get our public works back in shape.

August 10, 2005 - MetropolisMag.com

What Happens In Las Vegas... Won't Include Water

Nevada's desert oasis is facing serious water issues -- most of which are caused by residents.

August 7, 2005 - BBC News

California's Insatiable Appetite For Water

The Public Policy Institute of California projects the greatest need will be in the Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

August 3, 2005 - Environmental News Network

The Most Ambitious US Solar-Energy Initiative Ever Proposed

California Governor Schwarzenegger's ambitious solar-roof plan could get sidelined by partisan squabbling.

June 30, 2005 - The Guardian Unlimited

Rural Arizona At Risk For Water Shortage

As the state's population continues to grow, the limited water supplies continue to shrink.

June 28, 2005 - The Arizona Republic

Running On Empty: The End Of The Oil Age

Some experts warn that the world is heading for a state of permanent oil shortage.

May 31, 2005 - MSNBC

Troubled Future For Big Oil

The oil industry faces significant challenges in the future.

May 5, 2005 - The Economist

Respected Official Addresses 'Troubled Water' Conference

Bureau of Reclamation official delivers tough message to Western Water Conference attendees

April 23, 2005 - The Idaho Statesman

Lights Out For U.S. Traffic Signals

The nation's traffic signals fail in almost every aspect of execution.

April 22, 2005 - MSNBC

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.

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

100 Most Influential Urbanists

The who's who of urbanism, according to Planetizen readers.

Urban Planning Creators You Should Know

A short list of voices on social, video, and podcasting platforms.