World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Do 'Carbon Offsets' Really Work?
Is the idea of buying "voluntary carbon offsets" to become carbon neutral more hype than solution?
Traffic Signals That Predict And Prevent Crashes
High-tech traffic signals have been developed that predict and warn drivers of possible collisions.
Running Low On Farmable Land
The quality of the world's soil is rapidly diminishing and many scientists are concerned that by 2050 there will not be enough arable land to grow the food to feed the steadily growing population.
Harnessing Creativity To Redevelop The City
Der Spiegel interviews urban researcher Charles Landry about how cities can harness their creative classes and stay competitive in the global market.
Mobility A Crucial Element For Economic Development
In looking at both developed and developing countries, this article argues that mobility and transportation infrastructure are essential to successful economic development.
A More Manageable And Successful Future In 'Second Cities'
Many world cities are undergoing successful rebirths, but many see the smaller so-called "second cities" as the true hubs for long-term economic success.
The Automated Future Of Transportation
Cars and shipping will all be controlled automatically and traffic jams will be a thing of the past, according to a new book that posits a futuristic transit system within 50 years.
Food Farmers Or Energy Farmers?
As global demand for ethanol and other plant-based energy sources booms, farmers have to make the choice between feeding people or feeding their energy habits. Many predict they will increasingly opt for the latter, causing food shortages worldwide.
Is 'Green Architecture' Really Sustainable?
Geoff Manaugh observes that truly sustainable architecture goes unnoticed while designs that end up "ornamentalizing sustainability" get the "green" label and the media's attention.
Will Architects And Planners Fail The World's Urban Dwellers?
With rapid urbanization overtaking the world, experts worry that planners and architects are too few and lack experience to tackle the coming challenge.
Environmental Protection Through Cap-And-Trade
As carbon trading systems gain notoriety as successful methods of protecting those natural resources that are good at sequestering the harmful emission, some see a bright future for similar cap-and-trade systems to preserve nature for its benefits.
An Introduction To Green Roofs
This article from Ecogeek offers an introduction to green roofs, and shares pictures of some existing green roofs and some ambitious projects in the works.
Conscious Cities Preserve Natural Capital
A new report examining thoughtful urban land stewardship around the world finds that preserving natural capital yields big dividends for cities.
UK Is Big Winner In New 'Carbon Market' Industry
Great Britain has emerged as the center for the new ‘carbon market’ industry that will play a key role in providing the funds necessary to produce clean energy and fight global warming.
What Are The 'Fastest' Cities?
A recently-compiled list commends the world's "fastest" cities -- those that are moving forward and benefitting their citizens and businesses along the way.
Go Big To Go Green
New research suggests that the bigger a city is, the greener it can be.
Grass-roots Action Could Improve World's Slums
Can globalization change the world's poorest neighborhoods?
Hope for Informal Settlements
Collective action and micro financing are two promising models for improving the livability of informal settlements, writes Neal Peirce.
Friday Funny: For The Love Of Driving
Love that powerful behind-the-wheel feeling?
Do Maglev Trains Have A Future?
With ridership on the only commercially operating maglev line far below expectations, the much admired technology might be in danger of extinction.
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
