Technology

The New GPS

A much more accurate global positioning system, or GPS, is being tested that could change how planes and autos are tracked.

September 26, 2001 - Technology Review

WTC Towers: Mapping Ground Zero

Global Positioning technology helps create a three-dimensional picture of the devastation at the site of the World Trade Center attacks.

September 25, 2001 - The New York Times

Internet Access In Your Car: Is It Safe?

Drivers can access the Internet from their cars. Is it safe?

September 17, 2001 - Scientific American

Study Warns Of Vulnerabilities In GPS Technology

According to a report released by the Transportation Department, Global Positioning System (GPS) technology used in transportation, surveying, banking, and even recreation, is vulnerable to 'interference' from enemies.

September 11, 2001 - The New York Times

Census Bureau: Majority Of U.S. Households Have Computers

A report by the U.S. Census Bureau shows that 51 percent of U.S. households had one or more computers last year and 40 percent were connected to the Internet.

September 7, 2001 - The New York Times

Building Materials Of The Future

Plastic, carbon and glass are replacing steel in bridges. Are these the building materials of the future?

September 7, 2001 - Technology Review

How To Use Census Data

Census 2000 data is a wealth of information if you know where and how to look for it.

September 7, 2001 - Government Technology

Interactive Planning

Is GIS-based feedback from citizens a viable alternative for citizen interaction in planning decisions?

September 6, 2001 - GIS Vision

How To Keep High-tech Corridors From Failing

While Silicon Valley's tech hub suffers, Los Angeles' diverse 101 Tech Corridor continues to thrive.

September 5, 2001 - REIS

Limits On Data Centers, Telecom Hotels

Legislation to limit the amount of pollution and energy used by data centers and telecom hotels may impact economic development.

September 4, 2001 - Government Technology

Inside Scoop On The Telecom Real Estate Market

Disputing conventional wisdom, although the market is saturated with telecom facilities, the outlook is far from bleak.

August 29, 2001 - Buildings.com

Top 10 High-tech Cities

Business Facilities Magazine looks at what it takes to be a high-tech state.

August 27, 2001 - Facility City

Borders Matter On The Internet

Geography is being imposed on the Internet. What does this mean for cities?

August 23, 2001 - The Economist

Using GIS To Teach Land Use Planning

Using the Internet and GIS together, local officials in Connecticut are learning how to control land use for future generations.

August 16, 2001 - Government Technology

New York's New Urban Information System

New York City is rolling out a variety of amazing new applications using massive wharehouse of urban data.

August 14, 2001 - Government Technology

When Tech Goes Bad

Nerdistans -- what Joel Kotkin calls areas with rapid high-tech growth -- are suddenly out of favor.

August 12, 2001 - REIS

Microsoft's Ultimate Smart Home

Microsoft presents its vision of the technology-enabled "smart" home for the 21st century.

August 10, 2001 - Microsoft Money Central

Top 15 Wired Cities

Facilities News publishes their list of the top 10 cities for relocation or expansion if you need state-of-the-art connectivity.

August 2, 2001 - Facility City

Sacramento Stops Regional Car-pool Plan

A 20-year plan for expansion of Sacramento's HOV lanes is halted by Sacramento -- for fear it will cause urban sprawl.

August 1, 2001 - The Sacramento Bee

Top Ten Trends For Online Communities

Online communities are theoretically online gathering places to create a "virtual community." The reality is quite different.

July 29, 2001 - Online Community Report

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.

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.