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 Go To About Planning [USA] by Richard H Carson.
An Evolving Project: About Planning is a continually evolving planning project and always improving from input from planners like you. It is a Internet source for informing the planning professionals and citizens we serve.
Mission: About Planning is an Internet clearing house for information about websites, publications, essays and news related to land use planning, growth management, comprehensive planning, smart growth, new urbanism and much more.
Goal: Civic Journalism: About Planning is about writing and planning. We want to link you to a world of ideas, theories and real stories about land use planning.
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 Go to Australian Policy Online - With nearly 120 member centres and institutes, Australian Policy Online offers easy access to much of the best Australian social, economic, cultural and political research available online. APO is maintained by the Institute for Social Research at Swinburne University of Technology, with support from the Centre for Cultural Research at the University of Western Sydney, the Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law at the University of New South Wales, the Discipline of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney, the School of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University and the National Library of Australia, together with over 120 centres and institutes around Australia. To learn more about our member organisations, visit our Members page.
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Building & Social Housing Foundation |
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The Building and Social Housing Foundation (BSHF) is an independent research organisation that promotes sustainable development and innovation in housing through collaborative research and knowledge transfer.
Established in 1976, BSHF works both in the UK and internationally to identify innovative housing solutions and to foster the exchange of information and good practice.
BSHF is committed to promoting housing policy and practice that is people-centred and environmentally responsible. All research carried out has practical relevance and addresses a range of current housing issues worldwide.
In 2003 BSHF was accorded Associative NGO Status of the Department of Public Information of the United Nations for its work in support of the goals of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme.In 2003 BSHF was accorded Associative NGO Status of the Department of Public Information of the United Nations for its work in support of the goals of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme. UK
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Canadian Planning Resources |
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 Go to Canadian Planning Resources - Established in 2002, the mission of the Canadian Planning Resources is to advance our understanding of the Canadian Planning System through internet resources and links. The Canadian Planning Resources is national and regional in scope, and has a particular focus on urban, regional and rural planning and development . The main focus is on planning institutions (governmental, nongovernmental, and private; professional, official, educational; informal, formal), planning documents (plans, reports, books, journals, ...) and planning outcomes (cities, regions, and the country)
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 Go to Child Friendly Cities - The Child Friendly Cities Initiative (CFCI) was launched in 1996 to act on the resolution passed during the second UN Conference on Human Settlements (Habitat II) to make cities liveable places for all; in UNICEF terms, for "children first." The Conference declared that the well-being of children is the ultimate indicator of a healthy habitat, a democratic society and of good governance. The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child challenges cities to conceive of themselves, of the services, amenities and quality of life they provide, in a new way. While there may be illegal settlements, from a child rights' perspective there are no illegal children. All children in cities have the right to access basic services and enjoy opportunities for development. This is true whether they live with their families or alone, in informal settlements or on the streets. CFCI advocates the adoption of governance approaches and participatory urban management that promote the realization of the rights of the youngest citizens. READ MORE…
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Cities Online - Urbanicity |
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 Go to: Cities Online The worlds largest database of City and Government websites at Urbanicity. Please select a region: Africa and Middle East: Asia & Pacific: Central & East Europe: Europe: Latin America: North America
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Go to: Cyberbia - Cyburbia is the Internet's oldest portal site for urban planners and others interested in cities and the built environment, contains a selective directory of Internet resources relevant to planning and urbanism. Cyburbia also includes information about mailing lists and newsgroups, and it hosts a very active bulletin board and image hosting gallery. Cyburbia is maintained by its founder, Dan Tasman AICP. The first incarnation of Cyburbia was established in October 1994 at the University at Buffalo, when a page of links to the few urban planning and architecture-related Web sites then online was created on the personal Web site of the founder. Cyburbia isn't a commercial venture intended to make a profit, but rather a personal endeavor, created in the spirit of giving something back to the Internet.
Comment: Definitely on of the most useful city-related sites on the ‘Net. Mike
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Earth Institute at Columbia University |
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Source: Internet Scout Report : Under the very able direction of Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, The Earth
Institute at Columbia University is dedicated to addressing a number of
tremendously complex issues, including the vexing question of
sustainable development as well as the needs of the world’s poor. To
this end, the Institute supports a number of creative projects in the
biological, engineering, and health sciences, along with inculcating a
spirit of cooperation across various disciplines. The homepage of the
Institute is rather delightful, largely due to the fact that its
general layout is quite simple and user-friendly. Visitors can start
their journey by looking at their news releases, and then taking a
gander at the “Reports from the Field” area which brings to light some
of the recent investigations by Institute affiliates in an engaging and
informative fashion. Those looking for some of their scholarly work
should take a look at the “Research” section of their site where they
can
learn about the various initiatives that are in progress at the
Institute. The site is rounded out by a detailed calendar of events.
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Economist Intelligence Unit |
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Go to the Economist Intelligence Unit - The EIU is the research and analysis arm of The Economist Group which produces the highly regarded The Economist magazine. The Economist Intelligence Unit provides a constant flow of analysis and forecasts on more than 200 countries and eight key industries. We help executives make informed business decisions through dependable intelligence delivered online, in print, in customised research as well as through conferences and peer interchange.
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Go to Ethnic Society - Social Vision on ethnic society is a social enterprise initiated by London School of Economics alumni and researchers with community development organisations, and individuals from international organisations. It is a non-partisan and acts independantly. Social Vision on Ethnic Society is a new innovative concept for an online news and reviews media commenting on current cultural, economic, and social affairs of the ethnic society today. Comprehensively covering all sections of ethnic society, the purpose is to voice social concern and aspirations of culturally diverse communities. The presentation of news and analysis is inquisitive, encouraging individuals to think of common values in a culturally diverse society.
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Go to the Fraser Institute Established in 1974, The Fraser Institute is an independent public policy organization with offices in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto.
What We Think
-- From health care to global warming, read Fraser Institute research on key issues facing Canadians today.
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