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The Unassuming Daniel Libeskind
The Los Angeles Times offers an insightful profile of Daniel Libeskind, one of two finalists to build the replacement for the World Trade Center.
Thousands Of Square Miles Could Disappear Into The Sea
Thousands of square miles of Britain could disappear into the sea due to floods caused by global warming.
International Planning Perspectives
Planners and architects offer personal perspectives on the planning challenges facing Belfast, Calcutta, Johannesburg and São Paulo.
The Far-Reaching Impact Of Bush's Environmental Policies
This thought-provoking article explores the significance of the Bush administration's environmental policies and their far-reaching impact on land, water, air, energy and global climate.
What The IT Revolution Means For Regional Economic Development
Metropolitan areas that understand the changing nature of business--and respond nimbly to its demands--will create the best environments for firm and economic growth.
Segway Will Cause 'Urban Chaos'
Columnist Charles Cooper argues that the Segway Human Transporter does not belong on city sidewalks.
A New Tool For Planning Without Zoning
Houston introduces the 'area plan' ordinance that allows certain neighborhoods to craft their own development guidelines.
The Environmental Policy Shapers
Who are the officials that help President Bush develop his environmental policies?
Transit Villages Along L.A.'s New Gold Line
Several mixed-use real estate developments are being developed along Los Angeles-area passenger train routes -- encouraged by publicly funded programs.
Planning In The Netherlands
The chief government architect of The Netherlands, discusses his vision for balancing short-term economic feasibility with long-term sustainability.
Bush's Global Warming Strategy Under Pressure
The seven states suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over the Clear Air Act are bringing pressure on the Bush administration's "irresponsibly passive approach to global warming."
Landscape Of National Significance Needs Protection From Sprawl
U.S. Forest Service study says 40% of the New York-New Jersey Highlands should be protected from overdevelopment.
San Diego's Twenty Year Quest For A New Airport
How will the new regional airport authority find and evaluate a site for San Diego's new international airport?
Congestion Charge Helps Suburban Businesses
London's radical congestion charge is having a complex impact on economic activity.
Will War Burst Housing Bubble?
A war with Iraq could bring down housing prices.
Growth Restrictions Contribute To Increased Housing Prices
A recent study in the Journal of Real Estate Research provides evidence that growth restrictions make housing less affordable.
7 States To Sue EPA Over Air Pollution Standards
Seven states, mostly from the Northeast, plan to sue the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over air pollution standards.
The Phase II Ten Commandments
The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals offers their Ten Commandments for Phase II municipal separate storm sewer systems.
How To Reduce Harmful Water Runoff
Increased water runoff from sprawling paved areas is responsible for flooding, pollution and economic losses.
A Geneva Convention For The Environment
The world needs safeguards to protect the environment from ravages of war.
Ada County Highway District
Clanton & Associates, Inc.
Jessamine County Fiscal Court
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
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.
