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The Origin Of The Spanish Academy

The richness of the classical tradition is due to the variety of antique sources the interpretations of them from age to age.

February 19 - INTBAU

The Politics Of Hydrogen

Europe is focussing on renewable energy sources for hydrogen to power fuel cells. The U.S. is leaning towards fossil fuels.

February 19 - The Economist

South Korea's Subway Disaster

How could a blaze started by an arsonist cause over 120 deaths in a South Korean subway?

February 19 - The Los Angeles Times

How Did SUVs Fare In The Latest Snowstorm?

Commercials show SUVs gliding effortlessly across the snow. So what can explain the high rate of SUV accidents during this latest snowstorm?

February 19 - National Public Radio

London Congestion Pricing: An Expensive Success

The first day of the world's biggest congestion pricing experiment looks like a success. Will North American cities follow the example?

February 19 - BBC News


SUVs Top EPA's List Of Worst Pollutors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rates vehicles according to how much they pollute.

February 19 - The New York Times

Affordable Housing Or Economic Development?

What type of affordable housing -- if any -- should be built in a part of the city known for its housing shortage?

February 19 - The Los Angeles Times


EPA's Green Vehicle Guide

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency "Green Vehicle Guide" rates all vehicles based on emissions and fuel efficiency. Look up the rating for your vehicle.

February 19 - U. S. Environmental Protection Agency

Southern California Rates Traffic Worst Regional Problem

Could Southern California's love affair with the auto be fading? More people say they want their tax dollars spent on public transit.

February 18 - Los Angeles Daily News

Penn's Landing Principles

The Philadelphia Inquirer details the seven "Penn's Landing Principles" to guide future development on the waterfront.

February 18 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

The End Of The City

The Guardian reviews Mike Davis' new book: Dead Cities: A Natural History. The end of the city is not a case of if, but when.

February 18 - The Guardian Unlimited

Economic Development Based On Disney

Garden Grove, one of the most cash-strapped cities in Orange County, CA, plans to cash in on its proximity to Disneyland.

February 18 - The Los Angeles Times

The New Modular Home

One of the nation's largest producers of factory-built houses builds a complete Craftsman-style modular house on the floor of the Las Vegas Convention Center.

February 18 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Neal Peirce: 'Can Suburbia Develop Real Urban Centers?'

Mixed-use developments are succesful. So why aren't more of them being built across the nation?

February 18 - The Washington Post Writers Group

Surveying And Democracy: How Mapping Shaped America

An interview with Andro Linklater, the author of "Measuring America: How an Untamed Wilderness Shaped the United States and Fulfilled the Promise of Democracy."

February 18 - KPCC

Smart Growth 2.0

The task now is to begin moving smart growth development practices from the margin into the mainstream.

February 18 - Planetizen

The Most Radical Highway Experiment Since Traffic Lights

In London, motorists began paying an $8-a-day fee to drive downtown.

February 18 - The Christian Science Monitor

World's Biggest Congestion Pricing Experiment

The first day of the world's most massive congestion pricing experiment saw traffic decrease by 25% in central London.

February 18 - BBC News

Shanghai Sours On Skyscrapers

Civic leaders sweeten up to more human-scale urban form.

February 17 - The Globe and Mail

Public Transit Gains In Calgary

In Canada, an increasing number of Calgary-area residents are choosing public transit.

February 17 - Calgary Herald

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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.

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.