Wyoming
Wyoming's Energy Boom Attracts Laid Off Auto Workers
Blue-collar Michigan workers leave the land of the sagging auto industry to work in Wyoming's energy boom.
Technology Unlocks World's Biggest Oil Field
Three times larger than Saudi Arabia's proven reserves, the oil shale deposits in the Western United States are already being tapped, and are expected to eventually produce 10 million barrels/day in potentially an environmentally friendly manner.
Twin Energy, Real Estate Booms In West Cause Conflict
In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?
A Wal-Mart Grows in Wyoming
I don't know how long my family's printing company can survive, since Wal-Mart moved into my town and displaced most of the local businesses, writes Kat Smyth.
Climate Change Changing Forests
Experts say climate change's impact could affect timber industry.
Wyoming's Two-edged Welfare Experiment
The state moves 90 percent off welfare, but many remain in poverty.
Unprecedented Number Of Drilling Permits Issued By Feds
Last year, the Bureau of Land Management issued some 4,000 oil and natural-gas drilling permits; this federal fiscal year it's on track to issue a record 6,000.
Expansion Of Snowmobile Use In Yellowstone Rejected
A Bush administration plan to allow expand snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park is rejected.
Square-mile Minimum For Lots
Carbon County, WY has adoped a square mile minimum zoning based on the county's comprehensive plan.
Bush Okay For National Park Snowmobile Ban
President Bush approved a Clinton administration ban on snowmobile use in the Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.
Wyoming's High Price For Prosperity
Wyoming has found a booming market for Coalbed methane. But the cost could be quite high -- it's water supply.
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.
Economic & Planning Systems, Inc.
UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies
Mpact (formerly Rail~Volution)
Chaddick Institute at DePaul University
City of Piedmont, CA
Great Falls Development Authority, Inc.
HUDs Office of Policy Development and Research
