Infrastructure
Florida's Water Crisis
While officials are deciding how to cope with the impending shortages, rapid population growth continues to strain Florida's once-abundant underground water supply.
New Technology For Greener Houses
Fireproof Styrofoam forms, solar panels, and other latest developments in green building are showcased at "Building Green," an event sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders Research Council.
Drought Emergency In New York City
Mayor orders restrictions on water use.
UN: Water Crisis Ahead
The United Nations has warned that if water consumption continues are the current rate, two out of three people in the world will face a severe water shortages by 2025.
Seawater As Water Source
In this opinion piece, Turner looks at the potential of sea water as a source for fresh water in the San Diego region.
Zoning Inspectors Get Protective Gear
Building and zoning inspectors in a Chicago suburb get bio hazard protective gear.
Water Problems Halt Development In City
A water shortage in Frederick, Md. has halted new development as city officials search for alternate water sources.
California Cities Under Pressure
A new report examines local growth controls and residential development policy in California cities.
Stopping Sprawl: Turn Off The Water
An Orlando Sentinel columnist argues that there is one sure way to stop spraw: Turn off the water.
Hawaii Taps Oceans For Renewable Energy
A Marine base on Oahu will be the first in the U.S. to convert ocean wave energy into electricity
MWD's New Water Rate Structure Reviewed
Michael George, President and CEO of Western Water Company offers his views on the new regional rate structure adopted by the Metropolitan Water District (MWD).
Isolated Washington Town Still Lacks Phone Service
In Washington, one of the most wired states in the nation, the town of Silverton lacks phone service. What is it like to live without phones, cell phones, Internet access?
Protecting Drinking Water From Terrorists Attacks
The U.S. government forms a water protection task force to protech drinking water in the nation.
Town Fights Location Of Cellular Tower And Wins
Town officials were hoping to see the tower removed but never thought it would actual happen.
Canada Considers Electricity From Ocean Waves
Companies from Australia, England, Scotland and the U.S. will compete to build the first ocean-powered generators in Canada. Plants that generate electricity from ocean waves are aready in use in Europe.
Artificial Glaciers: Innovative Solution For Water Shortages
An innovative solution called "artificial glaciers" offers relief to water-starved Himalayan villages in the cold desert regions of Ladakh, India.
The Future Of California's Water Policy
California is an arid desert and it's water is delivered through one of the most sophisticated delivery systems in the nation.
Towns Outside Boston Are Growing Too Fast
The town around Boston are exceeding their water limits. A regional solution is needed.
When A Public Utility Listens To Citizens
The beautiful Rowena Reservoir in Los Feliz is the result of Los Angeles' DWP and local residents working together.
California's Water Deals
Is the battle for Californian's state water rights turning ugly?
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
