| Apte,_Prakash_M_ Papers on housing, architecture, planning, development, management, and education by the Indian architect and planner. |
| Benenson,_Itzhak University professor specializing in urban dynamics and ecological modeling. Includes information on research, publications, and classes. |
| Berman,_Marshall Cultural theorist examines the social roles and intentions of artists in modern urban life. He advocates "Marxist humanism" and proposes that the urban realities of the marketplace are neither fixed n |
| Bertaud,_Alain_-_The_Study_of_Urban_Spatial_Structures Papers and reports focused on urban spatial development. |
| Burchell,_Robert Professor at the Center for Urban Policy Research, is the author of 25 books and more than 50 articles, is an expert on fiscal impact analysis, land-use development and regulation, and housing policy. |
| Castells,_Manuel Leading urban theorist since the 1960's. His work has moved from early Marxist analyses of the city, to an analysis of grass roots urban movements in the city, to a later interest in the impact of inf |
| Chapin,_Jr_,_F__Stuart Pioneer in the Department of City and Regional Planning, University of North Carolina. Spent nearly four decades establishing and improving the department's urban studies curriculum. Distinguished Ser |
| Davis,_Mike Author whose writings on the "architecture of control" and the extinction of public spaces have influenced many theorists and designers working to create a more livable city. (Books: City of Quartz; E |
| Downs,_Anthony Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington D.C. He was for 18 years a member and then Chairman of Real Estate Research Corporation, a nationwide consulting firm advising private and publ |
| Doxiadis,_Constantinos_(1913-1975) Author and founder of Doxiadis Associates, a private firm of consulting engineers, with a small group of architects and planners. (Books: Ekistics - An Introduction to the Science of Human Settlements |
| Fulton,_William Journalist, urban planner, researcher, pundit, and best-selling author. Regarded as one of the nation's leading commentators on urban planning, metropolitan growth, and economic development.(Books: Gu |
| Gehl,_Jahn People, Gehl found, are drawn to crowded, bustling spaces, where those unpredictable, surprising actors - other human beings - are on centre stage. As a Scandinavian proverb puts it: "People come whe |
| Gordon,_Peter University of Southern California professor offers his weblog, papers, recommended reading, and curriculum vitae. |
| Hall,_Peter Professor of Planning at the Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning at the University College London, Hall is also the author or editor of nearly thirty books on urban and regional planning and |
| Halprin,_Lawrence Significant contributor in the areas of landscape architecture and urban design, active over six decades in the 20th century. Biographical information and index to his projects. |
| Harvey,_David A geographer concerned with environmental justice and uneven development, Harvey writes devastating descriptions of current urban situations, and offers a new framework for questioning design decision |
| Haussmann,_Baron_(1809-1891) French planner famous for the redevelopment of Paris under Napoleon III. |
| Hise,_Greg Associate Professor of urban history, his research focuses generally on the American West and specifically on Los Angeles. (Book: Magnetic Los Angeles: Planning the Twentieth Century Metropolis) |
| Huxtable,_Ada_Louise Architecture critic for the Wall Street Journal, she advocates for preservation and cities as places of contrast. (Book: The Unreal America) |
| Jacobs,_Allan Urban Designer and Professor, Jacobs has observed street users and has studied a wide array of street types and urban spaces around the world. Books: Making City Planning Work, Great Streets, Boulevar |
| Johns,_Michael Geography professor at UC Berkeley offers a walking tour of San Francisco with special regard to the economy and culture of the Western city. |
| Katz,_Peter Author and real estate marketing consultant, he argues that New Urbanism integrates modern life into pedestrian-friendly communities with effective links to their larger regions. (Books: The New Urban |
| Kay,_Jane_Holtz Architecture and planning critic for The Nation and author. She has written for Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Planning, The Boston Globe, The New York Times, Preservation and Sierra. (Books: A |
| Kent,_Fred Founder and president of the Project for Public Spaces. Biography, publications, and interviews. |
| Kotkin,_Joel The author of "The New Geography" offers commentary, articles, consulting, his schedule, and a biography. |
| Kunstler,_James_Howard Kunstler believes a lot of people share his feelings about the tragic landscape of highway strips, parking lots, housing tracts, mega-malls, junked cities, and ravaged countryside that makes up the ev |
| Newman,_Oscar Influential author of Defensible Space proposes physically restructuring communities to reduce crime and improve stability. Biography, book excerpts, and nonprofit institute profile. |
| Nozzi,_Dom_-_Walkable_Streets Features original essays and others' essays, consulting and speaking information, a biography, and links. |
| O\'Toole,_Randal Economist and director of the Oregon-based Thoreau Institute since 1975. He has also been an adjunct scholar at the Cato Institute since 1995. (Books: The Vanishing Automobile and Other Urban Myths). |
| Peirce,_Neal Writes on metropolitan regions and their political and economic dynamics, their emerging national and global roles. (Books: The Book of America: Inside 50 States Today; Citistates: How Urban America C |
| Penn,_William_(1644-1718) Penn's holy experiment and plan was idealistic to the point of utopianism. He wanted to establish a society that was godly, virtuous and exemplary for all of humanity. |
| Rusk,_David Author, consultant, and leading American regionalist who combines scholarship with practical political experience. Former state legislator in New Mexico and mayor of Albuquerque, the nation's 36th lar |
| Salingaros,_Nikos_A_ Professor of Mathematics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, advocates using scientific understanding to generate "life" in built structures. (Books: Principles of Urban Structure, A Theory of |
| Sassen,_Saskia Leading theorist of globalisation and its impact on cities. Professor Sassen is Professor of Sociology at the University of Chicago and Centennial Visiting professor at the London School of Economics. |
| Sitte,_Camillo_(1843-1903) The publication of City Planning According to Artistic Principles began a new era in Germanic city planning. Sitte strongly criticized the current emphasis on broad, straight boulevards, and public sq |
| Smithson,_Peter_and_Allison Although they are also both practicing architects, the Smithsons gained most of their recognition through their involvement with Team 10 and its overthrow of old CIAM philosophies. |
| Soleri,_Paolo Author, visionary, architect, and pioneer of new human spaces. (Books: Arcosanti - An Urban Laboratory; Technology and Cosmogenesis; The Omega Seed; The Bridge Between Matter and Spirit is Matter Beco |
| Staley,_Samuel Director of the Urban Futures Program of the Reason Public Policy Institute. (Books: Smarter Growth: Market-based Land-use Planning for the 21st Century). |
| Valsson,_Trausti Icelandic professor presents his curriculum vitae and details about two books, "Planning in Iceland" and "City and Nature." |
| Vélez-Guerra,_C__Andrés Urbanidad- Urbanity- Urbanité: Research papers about urban planning in developing cities. |
| Zukin,_Sharon Sociologist explores the inter-relations of economic, social, and political power that shape urban form. (Books: Landscapes of Power: From Detroit to Disneyworld, The Cultures of Cities) |
| Clusterfuck_Nation Commentary on current events by Jim Kunstler. [Atom] |
| Advanced_Logic_Technology Design and production of slimhole imaging probes, acoustic and optical televiewer, data logging systems and geophysical borehole logging equipment. |
| Agecodagis_SARL Designs low power wireless seismic data loggers for research, seismic survey, exploration, industrial monitoring, and real time processing. |
| Applied_Acoustic_Engineering Acoustic positioning, acoustic release, sub bottom profiling and acoustic telemetry equipment for off-shore industries. |
| Applied_Geomechanics_Inc_ Sales and technical support of tiltmeters and clinometers. Includes a product catalog and case histories of successful applications. |
| ARAM_Systems_Ltd_ Offers equipment sales and product support services for network telemetry seismic recorders. |
| Avalon_Sciences_Ltd_(ASL) Designs and manufactures advanced borehole seismic recording systems. Includes a description of the systems and manufacturing methods. |
| Bolt_Technology_Corporation Designer and manufacturer of air gun and impulse generating devices as seismic energy sources. |
| 3Dgeophysics_com Sells, rents and services geophysical instrumentation used on environmental, geotechnical and mining projects. |
| Exploration_Electronics Rental and operation of seismic equipment. Includes a description of available equipment and a company profile. |
| GEM_Systems_Advanced_Magnetometers Magnetometers for ground, airborne and stationary applications including mineral exploration, hydrocarbon exploration, archeology, environmental, magnetic observatory and earthquake research. |
| Geo_Space,_LP Manufacturers of Geophones, Hydrophones, Vibration Detectors, Velocity Detectors, Sensors, Seismic Exploration, Pressure Transducers, Seismic Instruments, Pressure Detectors, Vibration Monitoring, Int |
| Geomatrix_Earth_Science_Ltd_ Sales and rental of new and used exploration geophysical instrumentation. |
| Geometrics_Inc_ Manufacturer of geophysical instruments for subsurface investigation. |
| Geonics_Limited Manufacturer of electromagnetic geophysical survey systems. |
| Georadar Offers ground-penetrating radar (GPR) systems for locating buried objects in the ground. |
| Geospace_Technologies Manufacturer and supplier of recording instrumentation and systems, sensors, geophones, hydrophones, vibration detectors, seismometers, custom cables and umbilicals. |
| Gisco_Geo Worldwide sales, service, and rental of new and used geophysical instruments and field supplies. |
| Güralp_Systems_Limited Designer and manufacturer of low-noise broadband seismometers, seismic digitizers and networking equipment. |
| Icefield_Tools_Corporation Manufacturer of digital borehole survey tools for the mining, geotechnical, and oil and gas industry. |
| IDS_Ingegneria_Dei_Sistemi Advanced Ground Probing Radar (GPR) systems using multichannel, multifrecuency and multipolarization array radar systems for non-destructive inspection. |
| IFG_Corporation Sales, leasing and research and development service of small diameter borehole geophysics equipment and sensors. |
| IRIS_Instruments Manufacturer of equipment for geophysical, geotechnical and environmental in-the-field investigations. Site in English, French, and Spanish. |
| Kinemetrics,_Inc Earthquake instrumentation products for monitoring bridges, dams, structures, seismic arrays and networks, as well as systems for the nuclear power industry. |
| MALÃ…_GeoScience Maker of ground penetrating radar technology for both surface and borehole applications in geophysical, geotechnical and civil engineering fields. |
