Technology
The End of Oil
A Caltech physicist warns that fossil fuels -- and time -- are running out.
Open Source Web Strategies For E-government
In a time of increasing expectations and tight budgets, e-government initiatives can benefit from the flexibility and freedom offered by open source web content management systems.
Can Chicago Capture The New Economy The Old Fashioned Way?
Chicago is one of the world's most wired cities? Will technology define Chicago's future as a fiber optic hub instead of a transit hub?
Baltimore Launches Online GIS Mapping System
Baltimore launches a new tool aimed to help homebuyers and promote the city.
How SimCity Transformed Urban Planning
Could the computer game SimCity have changed the very idea of urban planning?
Track Your Bus Online
A global positioning system called NextBus enables riders to check the moment-by-moment progress of busses.
High Speed Internet: The New Amenity
Fiber optics and high speed Internet are becoming as fundamental as plumbing in new developments. Some developers envision a future as telecom providers.
Oil Independence: The New Apollo Project
New plans would use new technology to make the United States energy independent.
How Much Will LEED Certification Cost?
A new study provides a detailed review of the costs for achieved LEED ratings.
Plastic Vs. Wood Railroad Ties
Recycled plastic railroad ties are making inroads as replacements in trains and subways.
A Perfect Use For The Segway?
The New York Times reports that Segway is increasingly popular with people who are mobility-impaired.
Web-Based GIS Essential For Cities
A data-rich Web site that displays GIS-generated maps is now an essential tool for cities seeking to recruit new business.
Cars That Can Read Road Signs
A new electronic system can detect road signs and will warn the driver when necessary.
Evaluating With The Public
Evaluation should be integrated into all phases of planning projects, especially public participation.
Top Cities For E-Government
Survey ranks U.S. cities for delivery of services and information via the Internet.
What Wi-Fi Can Do For Cities
Neil Peirce on the potential impact of wireless Internet on cities.
The Car Of The Future Uses Telematics
The Economist examines the car of the future and the implications for transit and travel.
URISA 2004 Annual Conference and Exposition
Spatial information professionals gather at the 42nd Annual Conference of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association in Reno, NV.
Project Rebirth
Project Rebirth chronicles the rebuilding effort at Ground Zero with spectacular time-lapse photography.
The World's Largest Wi-Fi Hot Spot Is Not In A City
The world's largest network is 10 times larger that Philadelphia's proposed city-wide network and covers 1,500 square miles of wheat fields.
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.
Heyer Gruel & Associates PA
City of Moreno Valley
Institute for Housing and Urban Development Studies (IHS)
City of Grandview
Harvard GSD Executive Education
Salt Lake City
NYU Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
City of Cambridge, Maryland
