World
Global issues, U.N., etc.
Welcome to the 'Urban Century'
To coincide with the World Urban Forum, the Ottawa Citizen devotes most of their Sunday, June 18th newspaper to covering a host of urban issues, including slums, urban gardening, and the case for and against cities [links to 9 articles].
The Growth of the Aerotropolis, Or Airport City
As global competition increases, mega airports are becoming more prevalent, and more important. From Dubai to Hong Kong to Bangkok to India, these emerging 'airport cities', or 'aerotropolis' are being designed as the center of new urban regions.
U.S. Vehicle Emit Half Of World Fleet's Carbon Dioxide
The U.S. has 30% of the world's motor vehicle fleet but accounts for almost half of the world's greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles. Small cars, not SUVs, are the greatest source. GM vehicles are responsible for 1/3 of these emissions.
Building Up, Not Out
Singapore and Vancouver are two examples of cities where high-rise residential development is the norm.
Green Roofs Taking Root In The U.S.
Vegetation covered roofs, which help save energy and reduce runoff, are sprouting up in major cities across North America.
On Reading Jane Jacobs...Finally
A planner who quoted Jane Jacobs for years finally discovers what the author really said in her classic book.
How Plumbing Saved Civilization
Civilization owes its survival to the humble plumber writes W. Hodding Carter.
Will Mega Cities Usher In A New Era Of City-States?
With major world cities growing in size and economic power, could the next step be independence?
How Urban Universities Can Effect Global Change
Universities and colleges have the potential to drive massive urban change but are failing to address global challenges like climate change, according to a new study by researchers at the POLIS Project at the University of Victoria.
This Pedestrian Bridge Is Brought To You By
Activists in Chicago are seeking private funding for a pedestrian bridge.
Digital Mapping Companies Strive to Remain Current
Road construction projects and new subdivisions are keeping digital mapping companies busy updating their navigation products.
The Total Flying Experience
In the begining there was the duty-free shop. These days, though, airports contain a multitude of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, essentially doubling as a suburban mall.
Mass Transit Under Attack
Seven bombs exploded on Mumbai's commuter rail system, the lifeline of the world's fifth most populous metro area. These bombings are the lastest in a decade of terrorist attacks on mass transit around the world.
Urban Renewal in Post-Industrial Detroit
As part of a larger, worldwide series, Guardian's architecture critic Dejan Sudjik writes about grand plans for Detroit's turnaround.
Planning For Border Zones
Architect Teddy Cruz shares his philosophy on architectural and urban planning solutions for the problems that proliferate in international border zones.
Biofuels Not The Answer To U.S. Energy Woes
A recent opinion article rejects the promise of plant based fuels, and calls for a strategy of conservation and sound urban planning as a remedy for the nation's energy problems.
Your Own Private Utopia
Using Wrights & Sites new "A Mis-Guide To Anywhere", city dwellers around the world can unlock a "mental toolkit" that will help them discover the extraordinary in the seemingly mundane urban experience, writes author Phil Smith.
Bjorn Lomborg's Latest Global Warming Experiment
The WSJ's Kimberly Strassel interviews Bjorn Lomborg on his latest economic exercise -- asking eight U.N. ambassadors to prioritize global projects. Global warming ends up at the bottom. Again.
Four Reasons Why We Don't Care About Global Warming
Daniel Gilbert, a professor of psychology at Harvard University, looks into the human brain for reasons why we ignore threats such as global warming.
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
