Urban Development
The Case Against Rebuilding New Orleans
Jack Schafer argues that Katrina may amount to "creative destruction," and that "[o]nly a sadist would insist on resurrecting this concentration of poverty, crime, and deplorable schools."
Europe's Most Congested City
Far from being the 'City of Light', Paris is now the city of traffic and high rent.
Can Oversized, Themed Malls Save China's Economy?
The world's largest malls are in a country that, four years ago, barely had a cosumer base.
Nearly Half Of Humanity Is Urban
According to a prediction by the UN, half of all humans will soon be living in cities. Expect 22 megacities by 2010.
Eclectic Books About Cities
A literary magazine offers reviews of an eclectic selection of recent books about cities.
Mumbai Mills Workshop Report
Bombay's cotton mills are an opportunity for regeneration, not an impediment, says INTBAU India
$300 Million Retail Center Planned For Moscow
The project is expected to change the face of northwestern Moscow.
The Dirt
A blog-newsletter called "The Dirt" tells the story of suburban development in fast-growing Atlanta from the developer's point of view.
Urban Revival In Panama
Master plan for Panama’s second colonial-era capital city center calls for “a sustainable, irreversible recovery” of the entire neighborhood.
Manila's Urban Planning Disaster
'To just right things would probably take a generation using all the government clout and political will available.'
Planners, Architects Help WIth Tsunami Reconstruction
Architects, planners, and environmentalists assista a community to recover from the devastating impact of the Asian tsunami.
Megadisasters In Megacities
Megacities are especially prone to earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters, says the U.N.'s Disaster Relief Director.
India's Vulnerable Coastlines
Poorly planned development has made India's coastlines vulnerable.
Are Megacities Good?
We have entered the first 'urban century', and emerging megacities emphasize the divides between the wealthy and impoverished like never before.
Rebuilding After The Tsunami
Rebuilding popular resorts will take months, but analysts expect only short-term losses.
What Suburbia Teaches Us
D.J. Waldie examines the Los Angeles suburb of Lakewood as it celebrate its 50-year anniversary as a city.
Australia's Most Significant Urban Design Achievement
The Melbourne Docklands project is recognized as Australia's most significant urban design achievement for 2004.
Tracking Metropolitan America Into The 21st Century
An overhaul of the widely-recognized metropolitan classification system by the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will refashion the both research and federal spending.
Wal-Mart At Teotihuacan Opens
A highly disputed Wal-Mart store opens within view of the pyramids of Teotihuacan.
The Tallest Building And Largest Mall
An Arab nation enters the biggest-and-tallest sweepstakes at this year's Expo Real.
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
