World

Global issues, U.N., etc.

Book Review: 'Why Architecture Matters'

Reviews of "Why Architecture Matters" by Blair Kamin and "Preserving the World's Great Cities," by Anthony Tung.

October 18, 2001 - The San Francisco Chronicle

Europe's Urban Divide Looks To America

In the past, Europe was the model for the urban future. Today, European cities need to look to America for new models.

September 5, 2001 - The Los Angeles Times

Natural Resource Wars

The Atlantic Monthly reviews Michael T. Klare's "Resource Wars: The New Landscape of Global Conflict." Our future is the future of natural resources.

July 22, 2001 - The Atlantic Monthly

Population Growth In The 21st Century

A report by the Population Reference Bureau concludes that growth in industrialized nations has essentially stopped, and has shifted to the less developed countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

May 31, 2001 - Associated Press

Street-Level Thriller

Travis Hugh Culley's novel takes the reader on a breakneck journey through a big city's streets while making a case for sensible city and transportation planning.

April 16, 2001 - Bergen Record

An Ocean Of Renewable Energy

World's first commercial power station that generates electricity from ocean waves has been connected to Britain's national grid.

November 28, 2000 - Wired

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Websites

The best of the Internet—since 2002.

Top Apps

Planning apps for a brave new world.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

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.