Infrastructure
London's Levitating Lavatories
While New York struggles with new toilet proposals, London's City of Westminster is using a novel solution
The Roots Of Growth
A region's sewer mains provide a rough map of future development. In Sacramento, CA, this map is heating up.
Who's Got the Energy?
Local communities are taking the lead in energy conservation and innovation.
Four Million Holes In Britain's Roads
A 1991 law makes it easy for utilities to dig up roads causing traffic congestion. Britain lags behind other countries in the use of modern techniques for roadwork that minimize disruption.
Moscow Faces Parking Crunch
In the past 10 years, the city's cars tripled in number from 800,000 to 2.2 million.
Plan To Store Water Under Desert Is Rejected
The Metropolitan Water Districted of Southern California rejected a plan to store water under the Mojave Desert.
The Disappearing Seas
The Aral Sea in Central Asia and Middle East's Dead Sea are dying due to pollution and over-extraction of water.
Selling The Colorado River's Water
Is this good water policy, or the government conceeding to powerful water interests?
Thirsty Cities Negotiate A Water Deal
Southern California cities in need of water and farmers in position of power are negotiating a water transfer deal.
Who Owns The Water?
"Water promises to be to the 21st century what oil was to the 20th century: the precious commodity that determines the wealth of nations."
Book Review: 'Neon Metropolis'
'Neon Metropolis' by Hal Rothman is an 'accessible' history of Las Vegas.
Lots Of Progress In Rebuilding Downtown
Just a week before the first anniversary of 9/11, New York City has made impressive progress in restoring vital infrastructure in Lower Manhattan.
Flood Protection For London's Development Areas Will Cost
The fight to stop the Thames flooding -- blamed on rising sea levels -- will cost London £4bn($6bn/E6.3bn).
Spending Fortunes To Dig Wells Out Of Trouble
Relying on wells for water supply is becoming less feasible as supply and water quality are put into question.
Public Works Funding And Planners
A JAPA article, "Underestimating Costs in Public Works Projects: Error or Lie" generates international debate.
Clean Coal And A Hydrogen Future
Can "clean coal" slow down global climate change? The Economist review the latest technologies.
A Breakthrough In Solar Energy?
Scientists are developing inexpensive organic solar cells that could be sprayed on roofs.
Introducing Planning To Tijuana
Carlos Graizbord is planning chief for one of North America's most unruly cities -- Tijuana.
Orlando To Mandate Reclaimed Water Irrigation
Faced with an ever-growing population and a shrinking water supply, Orlando officials are expected to pass a law that will require developers to hook up to "reclaimed water" lines -- and for homeowners to use the water for their lawns.
2001 Potomac Index Released
The 2001 Potomac Index is designed to measure the Greater Washington region's progress on key economic, social, and environmental issues.
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
