Planning August/September 2013
Planning August/September 2013
Special Report on Water
The Water Demand Revolution
We're using less water, says Douglas Frost, but we've been so successful that there are transition problems.
Thirsty Nation
Adam Regn Arvidson reports on the scramble to replace shrinking water supplies.
Making Peace With Mother Nature
Chris Tramutola's take on friendlier coastal buffers, with a Netherlands sidebar by Jennifer Graeff.
With a Grain of Salt
Pressed to find the water it needs, California gives desalination another try. By Lorelei Laird.
After Sandy: New Money, New Rules
The Northeast faces a whole new set of assumptions. A Sustaining Places story by Alex Marshall.
Lessons from China's New Waterfronts
In a global economy, ideas travel in both directions. Alan Mountjoy explains.
Mexico Goes Green
Both government and business interests are getting on board, according to Elizabeth Aleksandroff.
Breaking Down the (Jersey) Barriers
Bonnie Landry reports on beauty and safety on a Florida waterfront. This month's Planning Practice.
Perspectives
A regular column by APA's CEO, Paul Farmer, FAICP.
News
LA streetcars, Miami stadium.
Legal News
All about Koontz.
By the Numbers
Statistics in the news, compiled by APA's Research Department. This month: The Great Lakes.
Ever Green
Tim Beatley's thoughts on architect William McDonough.
Letters
Funding gap, big data.
Planners Library
Public housing, beyond oil.
Media
News reports, blogs, videos, etc.
Viewpoint
Revisiting form-based codes.
Cover: La Cienega de Santa Clara, Mexicali, Mexico. Photo by Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times.